Mountaineers in the Pros: Week 2
September 19, 2017 09:46 AM | Football
Daryl Worley/Photo by Carolina Panthers
In this week's report, several Mountaineers earn NFL starts, rookie cornerback Rasul Douglas makes his professional debut and wide receiver Mario Alford finds a new home in Chicago.
Mario Alford
Chicago Bears (NFL)
WR | 5-8 | 177
Greenville, Ga.
Mario Alford was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on Sept. 12. The third-year wide receiver was previously with the Cleveland Browns before being released at the start of the regular season. Alford has played in four career games, catching one pass for 15 yards.
Twitter: @mario_alford
Next Game: Practice Squad
Tavon Austin
Los Angeles Ram (NFL)
WR | 5-8 | 179
Baltimore, Md.
Tavon Austin caught one pass for five yards and added two rushing attempts for three yards in the Los Angeles Rams' 27-20 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Austin also returned three punts for 18 yards.
Twitter: @Tayaustin01
Next Game: Thursday, September 21 – at San Francisco – 8:25 p.m. ET
Don Barclay
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
OL | 6-4 | 305
Harmony, Pa.
The Packers placed Don Barclay on the injured reserve/designated to return list on Sept. 3. The six-year veteran is recovering from a foot injury suffered during the preseason.
Twitter: @Barclay_64
Next Game: Injured Reserve/Designated to Return
Will Clarke
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
DE | 6-6 | 275
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Will Clarke was inactive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The veteran defensive end was signed by the club on Sept. 5 after he spent the last three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Twitter: @W_Clarke98
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
Rasul Douglas
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
CB | 6-2 | 209
East Orange, N.J.
Rasul Douglas made his NFL debut in the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The rookie cornerback was the team's co-leader in tackles, totaling four on the day.
Twitter: n/a
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Terence Garvin
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
LB | 6-3 | 235
Baltimore, Md.
Garvin was inactive on Sunday for the Seattle Seahawks' 13-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran linebacker is looking to return from a shoulder injury.
Twitter: @T_Garvin28
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Tennessee – 4:05 p.m. ET
Shelton Gibson
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
WR | 5-11 | 191
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Shelton Gibson was inactive on Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-20 loss at Kansas City.
Twitter: @sheltongibson
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Mark Glowinski
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
OL | 6-4 | 310
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Mark Glowinski started at right guard for the Seattle Seahawks in the team's 13-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The third-year offensive lineman played in all 82 of the Seahawks' offensive snaps.
Twitter: @MarkGlowinski73
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Tennessee – 4:05 p.m. ET
Najee Goode
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
LB | 6-0 | 244
Cleveland, Ohio
Najee Goode was active for the Eagles on Sunday but did not record a tackle in a 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran linebacker played one snap on defense and 19 more on special teams.
Twitter: @All_Goode53
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Bruce Irvin
Oakland Raiders (NFL)
LB | 6-3 | 260
Atlanta, Ga.
Bruce Irvin started at linebacker and recorded three tackles in the Oakland Raiders' 45-20 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. The former first-round pick played 38 defensive snaps – and five more on special teams – for the Raiders, who improved to 2-0 on the season.
Twitter: @BIrvin_WVU11
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Washington – 8:30 p.m. ET
Adam Jones
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
CB | 5-10 | 180
Atlanta, Ga.
Adam Jones made his 2017 debut for the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, registering five tackles and three passes defended in the 13-9 loss to the Houston Texans. The 11th-year cornerback played 92 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps and also returned two punts for 41 yards. His long of the night was a 33-yard return in the first quarter.
Twitter: @REALPACMAN24
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Green Bay – 4:25 p.m. ET
Karl Joseph
Oakland Raiders (NFL)
S | 5-10 | 205
Orlando, Fla.
Karl Joseph followed up a strong Week 1 performance with five combined tackles (three solos), a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery for the Raiders on Sunday against the New York Jets. The second-year safety strip-sacked Jets quarterback Josh McCown in the fourth quarter – the first of his career – before jumping on the loose ball. The Raiders won, 45-20.
Instagram: @k_8joseph
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Washington – 8:30 p.m. ET
Nick Kwiatkoski
Chicago Bears (NFL)
LB | 6-2 | 242
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nick Kwiatkoski earned a start at linebacker for the Chicago Bears in the team's 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The second-year pro finished with four tackles – all of them solos stops. It was the eighth start of his career.
Twitter: @nkwiatkoski27
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. Pittsburgh – 1 p.m. ET
Adam Pankey
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
OL | 6-5| 313
Hamilton, Ohio
Adam Pankey was active but did not play in the Green Bay Packers' 34-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The rookie offensive lineman was promoted to the 53-man roster earlier in the week.
Twitter: @Big_Pank_57
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. Cincinnati – 4:25 p.m. ET
Charles Sims
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
RB | 6-0 | 211
Houston, Texas
Charles Sims caught two passes for seven yards and added two carries for two yards in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. He was used on 21 offensive snaps in the Bucs' first game of the season.
Twitter: @csims34
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
RB | 5-10 | 208
Wilmington, Del.
Wendell Smallwood earned his first start of the season – and fourth of his career – for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He finished with four yards on three attempts, including a long of eight. He also caught a pass in the loss and returned two kicks for 55 yards.
Twitter: @wsmallwood28
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Geno Smith
New York Giants (NFL)
QB | 6-3 | 221
Lakemont, Ga.
Geno Smith was active but did not play for the New York Giants in Monday's night game against the Detroit Lions. The Giants lost, 24-10.
Twitter: @GenoSmith7
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Philadelphia – 1 p.m. ET
Quinton Spain
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
OL | 6-4 | 330
Petersburg, Va.
Quinton Spain started at left guard and logged all 68 offensive snaps for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Titans ran for 179 yards as a team and scored three rushing touchdowns in a 37-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Twitter: @quinton_spain
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. Seattle – 4:05 p.m. ET
Keith Tandy
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
S | 5-10 | 205
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Keith Tandy recorded a defensive solo tackle and a special teams tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. He also notched his 13th career start in a 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears. Tandy played in 36 defensive snaps for the Bucs in the victory.
Twitter: @kytandy
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
J.T. Thomas
New York Giants
LB | 6-1 | 236
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
J.T. Thomas did not record a tackle in 15 special teams snaps played during the New York Giants' Monday Night Football loss to the Detroit Lions.
Twitter: @TheRealJT3
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Philadelphia – 1 p.m. ET
Kevin White
Chicago Bears (NFL)
WR | 6-3 | 216
Plainfield, N.J.
The Chicago Bears placed Kevin White (collarbone) on the injured reserve list on Sept. 11. The third-year pro caught two passes for six yards in the Bears' Week 1 game against Atlanta before exiting the contest.
Twitter: @mrkevinwhite
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Daryl Worley
Carolina Panthers (NFL)
CB | 6-1 | 205
Philadelphia, Pa.
Daryl Worley totaled three tackles and defended one pass for the Carolina Panthers in a 9-3 win over the Buffalo Bills. Worley played in all 54 defensive snaps in the win. The Panthers allowed just 125 passing yards as a team in the victory.
Twitter: @dworley7
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New Orleans – 1 p.m. ET
In this week's report, several Mountaineers earn NFL starts, rookie cornerback Rasul Douglas makes his professional debut and wide receiver Mario Alford finds a new home in Chicago.
Mario Alford
Chicago Bears (NFL)
WR | 5-8 | 177
Greenville, Ga.
Mario Alford was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on Sept. 12. The third-year wide receiver was previously with the Cleveland Browns before being released at the start of the regular season. Alford has played in four career games, catching one pass for 15 yards.
Twitter: @mario_alford
Next Game: Practice Squad
Tavon Austin
Los Angeles Ram (NFL)
WR | 5-8 | 179
Baltimore, Md.
Tavon Austin caught one pass for five yards and added two rushing attempts for three yards in the Los Angeles Rams' 27-20 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Austin also returned three punts for 18 yards.
Twitter: @Tayaustin01
Next Game: Thursday, September 21 – at San Francisco – 8:25 p.m. ET
Don Barclay
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
OL | 6-4 | 305
Harmony, Pa.
The Packers placed Don Barclay on the injured reserve/designated to return list on Sept. 3. The six-year veteran is recovering from a foot injury suffered during the preseason.
Twitter: @Barclay_64
Next Game: Injured Reserve/Designated to Return
Will Clarke
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
DE | 6-6 | 275
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Will Clarke was inactive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The veteran defensive end was signed by the club on Sept. 5 after he spent the last three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Twitter: @W_Clarke98
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
Rasul Douglas
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
CB | 6-2 | 209
East Orange, N.J.
Rasul Douglas made his NFL debut in the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The rookie cornerback was the team's co-leader in tackles, totaling four on the day.
Twitter: n/a
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Terence Garvin
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
LB | 6-3 | 235
Baltimore, Md.
Garvin was inactive on Sunday for the Seattle Seahawks' 13-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran linebacker is looking to return from a shoulder injury.
Twitter: @T_Garvin28
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Tennessee – 4:05 p.m. ET
Shelton Gibson
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
WR | 5-11 | 191
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Shelton Gibson was inactive on Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-20 loss at Kansas City.
Twitter: @sheltongibson
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Mark Glowinski
Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
OL | 6-4 | 310
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Mark Glowinski started at right guard for the Seattle Seahawks in the team's 13-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The third-year offensive lineman played in all 82 of the Seahawks' offensive snaps.
Twitter: @MarkGlowinski73
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Tennessee – 4:05 p.m. ET
Najee Goode
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
LB | 6-0 | 244
Cleveland, Ohio
Najee Goode was active for the Eagles on Sunday but did not record a tackle in a 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran linebacker played one snap on defense and 19 more on special teams.
Twitter: @All_Goode53
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Bruce Irvin
Oakland Raiders (NFL)
LB | 6-3 | 260
Atlanta, Ga.
Bruce Irvin started at linebacker and recorded three tackles in the Oakland Raiders' 45-20 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. The former first-round pick played 38 defensive snaps – and five more on special teams – for the Raiders, who improved to 2-0 on the season.
Twitter: @BIrvin_WVU11
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Washington – 8:30 p.m. ET
Adam Jones
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
CB | 5-10 | 180
Atlanta, Ga.
Adam Jones made his 2017 debut for the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, registering five tackles and three passes defended in the 13-9 loss to the Houston Texans. The 11th-year cornerback played 92 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps and also returned two punts for 41 yards. His long of the night was a 33-yard return in the first quarter.
Twitter: @REALPACMAN24
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Green Bay – 4:25 p.m. ET
Karl Joseph
Oakland Raiders (NFL)
S | 5-10 | 205
Orlando, Fla.
Karl Joseph followed up a strong Week 1 performance with five combined tackles (three solos), a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery for the Raiders on Sunday against the New York Jets. The second-year safety strip-sacked Jets quarterback Josh McCown in the fourth quarter – the first of his career – before jumping on the loose ball. The Raiders won, 45-20.
Instagram: @k_8joseph
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Washington – 8:30 p.m. ET
Nick Kwiatkoski
Chicago Bears (NFL)
LB | 6-2 | 242
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Nick Kwiatkoski earned a start at linebacker for the Chicago Bears in the team's 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The second-year pro finished with four tackles – all of them solos stops. It was the eighth start of his career.
Twitter: @nkwiatkoski27
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. Pittsburgh – 1 p.m. ET
Adam Pankey
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
OL | 6-5| 313
Hamilton, Ohio
Adam Pankey was active but did not play in the Green Bay Packers' 34-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The rookie offensive lineman was promoted to the 53-man roster earlier in the week.
Twitter: @Big_Pank_57
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. Cincinnati – 4:25 p.m. ET
Charles Sims
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
RB | 6-0 | 211
Houston, Texas
Charles Sims caught two passes for seven yards and added two carries for two yards in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. He was used on 21 offensive snaps in the Bucs' first game of the season.
Twitter: @csims34
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
Wendell Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
RB | 5-10 | 208
Wilmington, Del.
Wendell Smallwood earned his first start of the season – and fourth of his career – for the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He finished with four yards on three attempts, including a long of eight. He also caught a pass in the loss and returned two kicks for 55 yards.
Twitter: @wsmallwood28
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New York Giants – 1 p.m. ET
Geno Smith
New York Giants (NFL)
QB | 6-3 | 221
Lakemont, Ga.
Geno Smith was active but did not play for the New York Giants in Monday's night game against the Detroit Lions. The Giants lost, 24-10.
Twitter: @GenoSmith7
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Philadelphia – 1 p.m. ET
Quinton Spain
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
OL | 6-4 | 330
Petersburg, Va.
Quinton Spain started at left guard and logged all 68 offensive snaps for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Titans ran for 179 yards as a team and scored three rushing touchdowns in a 37-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Twitter: @quinton_spain
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. Seattle – 4:05 p.m. ET
Keith Tandy
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
S | 5-10 | 205
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Keith Tandy recorded a defensive solo tackle and a special teams tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. He also notched his 13th career start in a 29-7 win over the Chicago Bears. Tandy played in 36 defensive snaps for the Bucs in the victory.
Twitter: @kytandy
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Minnesota – 1 p.m. ET
J.T. Thomas
New York Giants
LB | 6-1 | 236
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
J.T. Thomas did not record a tackle in 15 special teams snaps played during the New York Giants' Monday Night Football loss to the Detroit Lions.
Twitter: @TheRealJT3
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – at Philadelphia – 1 p.m. ET
Kevin White
Chicago Bears (NFL)
WR | 6-3 | 216
Plainfield, N.J.
The Chicago Bears placed Kevin White (collarbone) on the injured reserve list on Sept. 11. The third-year pro caught two passes for six yards in the Bears' Week 1 game against Atlanta before exiting the contest.
Twitter: @mrkevinwhite
Next Game: Injured Reserve
Daryl Worley
Carolina Panthers (NFL)
CB | 6-1 | 205
Philadelphia, Pa.
Daryl Worley totaled three tackles and defended one pass for the Carolina Panthers in a 9-3 win over the Buffalo Bills. Worley played in all 54 defensive snaps in the win. The Panthers allowed just 125 passing yards as a team in the victory.
Twitter: @dworley7
Next Game: Sunday, September 24 – vs. New Orleans – 1 p.m. ET
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