Wake Forest Athletics
Deacons in the NFL: Week 6
10/16/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Jay Garneau, Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeFB)
FB Tommy Bohanon, New York Jets
Bohanon broke his collarbone in the Jets' Week 4 loss to the Lions. Despite suffering the injury, he played the whole second half before being diagnosed after the game. He was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. The Jets (1-5) fell to the Broncos last week and play the Patriots on Thursday Night Football this week.
S Josh Bush
Bush missed his third game of the year due to a quad injury, not playing in New York's loss to Denver. The third-year safety had been inactive the first two weeks with a quadriceps injury but played on special teams the past three weeks. He was released by the Jets on Wednesday to make room for Antwan Barnes' return from the PUP list.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Campanaro made his NFL debut against the Buccaneers, catching a 19-yard touchdown on the first pass thrown his way in the first quarter. He finished with two grabs for 28 yards, earning receptions both times he was targeted. He also fair caught a punt. After being inactive for the first five games, Campanaro cracked the lineup thanks in part to a Marlon Brown injury. Campanaro helped Baltimore (4-2) to a 48-17 victory, and the Ravens will host Atlanta on Sunday afternoon.
OT Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans
Clabo came off the bench as a reserve offensive tackle in the Texans' 33-28 loss to Indianapolis. Clabo has seen action off the bench in all six of Houston's games, and has now played in more than 120 career games. The Texans (3-3) play in primetime for the second straight week, traveling to Pittsburgh for Monday Night Football.
CB Brandon Ghee, Tennessee Titans
Ghee was signed by the Titans Oct. 8 to replace injured safety Bernard Pollard. After spending the offseason with the Chargers, Ghee was cut at the end of training camp. With Tennessee, he slots in as a third-team cornerback and is expected to contribute on special teams. Ghee was inactive his first week, as the Titans (2-4) defeated Jacksonville 16-14. Tennessee travels to Washington this Sunday.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
Givens was inactive in the Rams' 31-17 loss to the 49ers. He was the odd man out after Tavon Austin's return from injury and Stedman Bailey's return from suspension. The third-year receiver has four catches for 50 yards in three contests. This week, St. Louis (1-4) hosts Seattle on Sunday afternoon.
RB Josh Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris, a rookie running back, is a member of the Steelers' practice squad after signing a free agent contract with the team at the end of July. Harris had eight carries for 41 yards during the preseason to earn a spot on the practice squad. Pittsburgh (3-3) fell to Cleveland 31-10 on Sunday, and plays the Texans on Monday Night Football in Week 7.
OG Joe Looney, San Francisco 49ers
Looney came off the bench in the 49ers' 31-17 win against the Rams last week. Looney had started at right guard throughout the preseason and in Week 1 but has come off the bench the past five weeks with the return of fellow lineman Alex Boone. The 49ers (4-2) travel to Denver for Sunday Night Football on Oct. 19.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace tallied three solo tackles in a 31-17 loss to Denver. The 12th-year veteran started at outside linebacker for New York. Having played in 160 career games, he has totaled more than 550 tackles and 55 sacks in his career. Following the Jets' (1-5) game against New England on Thursday Night Football, Pace will return to Winston-Salem to be inducted into Wake Forest's Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 17.
DE Zach Thompson, Denver Broncos
Thompson, a rookie defensive end, is a member of the Broncos' practice squad after signing with the team on Sept. 1. Thompson spent the preseason in camp with the New York Jets. An undrafted rookie free agent, Thompson had five tackles in three preseason games with the Jets before being released at the close of camp. Denver (4-1) beat the Jets last weekend and host the 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 7.
FB Nikita Whitlock, Dallas Cowboys
Whitlock, a rookie fullback and Dallas area native, is a member of the Cowboys practice squad after re-signing with the team on Sept. 9. Whitlock was originally signed to the Cowboys' practice squad on Sept. 1 but was then released and picked back up by the team. He spent the preseason in camp with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cowboys (5-1) traveled to Seattle and knocked off the Seahawks 30-23, and play host to the Giants this weekend.
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber recorded a pair of pass breakups in the Cowboys' 30-23 upset win at Seattle on Sunday. He shifted from strongside to weakside linebacker in recent weeks. The third-year player has 13 tackles and a half sack through six games in 2014. The Cowboys (5-1) take on the Giants on Sunday afternoon.
