Deacons in the NFL: Week 15
12/17/2014 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 (3-11) snapped a three-game skid by defeating Tennessee 16-11, and will play host to New England on Sunday afternoon.
S Josh Bush, Denver Broncos
Bush was signed to Denver's practice squad on Nov. 18, and promoted to the active roster on Dec. 17. He spent more than two seasons with the Jets, playing 35 games before being released in October. In his career, Bush has made 29 tackles and has forced a fumble. The Broncos (11-3) defeated division rival San Diego over the weekend and travel to Cincinnati for Monday Night Football in Week 15, where Bush could make his Broncos debut.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Campanaro is no longer suffering from a thigh injury, but remained inactive for the sixth straight game, a 20-12 win over the Jaguars. He had been listed as questionable in recent weeks, but was not on the injury report last week. In three games, Campanaro has six catches for 85 yards and one touchdown. This weekend, Baltimore (9-5) travels to Houston on Sunday afternoon.
OT Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans
Clabo came off the bench in the Texans' 17-10 loss to Indianapolis. Clabo has seen action off the bench in 13 of Houston's games, missing the Week 9 matchup against Philadelphia. The nine-year veteran has played in 130 career games. The Texans (7-7) welcome the Ravens to Houston on Sunday afternoon.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
Givens played but did not record a statistic in the Rams' 12-6 loss to Arizona, in a game in which no touchdown was scored. The third-year receiver has eight catches for 94 yards this season, and more than 1,300 receiving yards in his career. St. Louis has wins over both of the teams in last year's Super Bowl, defeating both Denver and Seattle this season. The Rams (6-8) play the Giants on Sunday afternoon.
RB Josh Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris, a rookie running back, played but did not receive a carry in the Steelers' 27-20 win over Atlanta. Backing up Le'Veon Bell, Harris has four carries for nine yards. He was recently promoted to the Steelers' active roster after spending the start of the season as a member of the practice squad since signing a free agent contract at the end of July. Pittsburgh (9-5) takes on Kansas City on Sunday afternoon.
LB Justin Jackson
Jackson's whirlwind season continued on Tuesday, as he was released from Washington's practice squad just a week after signing. He has spent time with four different organizations this year. Jackson spent most of November on the Bengals' practice squad after also spending time with Detroit and Minnesota in the preseason.
OG Joe Looney, San Francisco 49ers
Looney earned his third start of the season, starting his first career game at the center position. The 24-year-old offensive lineman has seen action in all 14 games, earning starts in Week 1, Week 7 and Week 15, as well as all four preseason games. He has more than tripled his previous career-high in games played (4) this season. The 49ers (7-7) fell at Seattle, 17-7, and play host to San Diego on Saturday night.
DB Kenny Okoro, Washington Redskins
Okoro made his first career tackles in a 24-13 loss to the Giants, seeing action at defensive back and on special teams. He was promoted to Washington's active roster on Dec. 6, less than two weeks after signing with the team's practice squad on Nov. 26. Currently, Okoro is listed as a second-team cornerback behind David Amerson. Okoro spent the first half of the season with the Arena Football League's San Jose SaberCats, totaling 60 tackles, eight pass breakups and an interception. Washington (3-11) plays host to Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace did not record a statistic, but the Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 16-11 win over Tennessee. The 12th-year veteran has started 62 consecutive games for New York, recording 35 tackles and four sacks this year. Having played in more than 160 career games, he has totaled more than 550 tackles and 55 sacks in his career. Pace also returned to Winston-Salem to be inducted into Wake Forest's Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 17. The Jets (3-11) play New England on Sunday.
DE Zach Thompson, Baltimore Ravens
Thompson joined former teammate Michael Campanaro in Baltimore, signing to the Ravens' practice squad on Tuesday (Dec. 16). The undrafted rookie has also spent time this year with the Broncos and Jets. In his career at Wake Forest, Thompson totaled 153 tackles and 12 sacks.
FB Nikita Whitlock, New York Giants
Whitlock joined his third team of the season, signing to the New York Giants' practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 17. He has also spent time this season with the Cowboys and Bengals, being shifted to fullback after spending his collegiate career on the defensive line.
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber recovered his first fumble of the season in a 38-27 win over Philadelphia. He has shifted between strongside and weakside linebacker this year, and is currently listed as the second-team strongside linebacker. The third-year player has 20 tackles, a fumble recovery and a half sack through 13 games in 2014. The Cowboys (10-4) look to lock up a playoff spot this weekend, taking on the Colts on Sunday at 4:25 p.m.
