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Deacons in the NFL - Week 1
9/11/2013 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 11, 2013
Deacons in the NFL Photo Gallery
By Jenn Leser, WakeForestSports.com
Tommy Bohanon
The rookie fullback made his NFL debut for the New York Jets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. Bohanon had one reception for 21 yards, earning a first down early in the second quarter. He joined fellow Demon Deacons Josh Bush and Calvin Pace in an 18-17 victory over the Bucs. Bohanon and the Jets will next take on the New England Patriots on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Josh Bush
The second-year safety made two solo tackles for the New York Jets in their 18-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining fellow Demon Deacons Tommy Bohanon and Calvin Pace. Bush and the Jets will now face the New England Patriots on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Tyson Clabo
Clabo started at right tackle for the Miami Dolphins in their season-opening 23-10 road win over the Cleveland Browns. The nine-year veteran joined Miami in the offseason after being released by the Atlanta Falcons. Clabo and the Dolphins will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Sept. 16.
Brandon Ghee
In his fourth season with the Cincinnati Bengals, Ghee was ruled out of the season opener against the Chicago Bears with a concussion. The defensive back spent the 2012 season on the Injured/Reserve list with a wrist injury, and saw action in the first two games of the preseason before suffering a head injury. Ghee and the Bengals will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, Sept. 16.
Chris Givens
Givens got the start in the St. Louis Rams' 27-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. The second-year wide receiver had two receptions for 27 yards, picking up two first downs in the first half of the game. Givens was fourth for the Rams in receiving yards against the Cardinals defense. Givens and the Rams will next take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.
Joe Looney
The second-year guard was inactive in the San Francisco 49ers' 34-28 Week 1 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Looney is second on San Francisco's depth chart at left guard, behind Mike Iupati. Looney and the 49ers will face NFC West rival Seattle on Sunday night.
Calvin Pace
Pace, the 11-year veteran for the New York Jets, got the start at outside linebacker in their 18-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pace had two tackles in the game, one solo and a half-sack on Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman. Pace and the Jets will take on the New England Patriots on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Steve Vallos
The sixth-year center helped the Denver Broncos earn a 49-27 win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 NFL season opener. Vallos played in a reserve role on the offensive line, helping to protect quarterback Peyton Manning, who tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes. Vallos and the Broncos will next take on the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.
Kyle Wilber
The second-year defensive end saw action in the Dallas Cowboys' 36-31 win over the New York Giants. Wilber played in a reserve role on defense and forced Giants quarterback Eli Manning to throw an incompletion on the final drive of the game, which helped to prevent a New York comeback. Wilber and the Cowboys will next up take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.
