Deacons in the NFL: Week 16
12/26/2014 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 (3-12) were defeated by New England, 17-16, and close out the season on Sunday afternoon at Miami.
S Josh Bush, Denver Broncos
Bush made a special teams tackle in his debut with the Broncos, a 37-28 loss to the Bengals. He 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 (11-4) close out their regular season vs. Oakland on Sunday afternoon.
WR Michael Campanaro, Baltimore Ravens
Campanaro is no longer suffering from a thigh injury, but remained inactive for the seventh straight game, a 25-13 loss to Houston. He had been listed as questionable in recent weeks, but was not on the injury report last week. He remains on the active roster and on the depth chart as a third-team wide receiver. In three games, Campanaro has six catches for 85 yards and one touchdown. This weekend, Baltimore (9-6) hosts Cleveland in a must-win game on Sunday afternoon.
OT Tyson Clabo, Houston Texans
Clabo came off the bench in the Texans' 25-13 win over Baltimore. Clabo has seen action off the bench in 15 of Houston's games, missing the Week 9 matchup against Philadelphia. The nine-year veteran has played in more than 130 career games. The Texans (8-7) still have an outside chance at the playoffs, but must beat Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon to have any shot.
WR Chris Givens, St. Louis Rams
Givens made his first catch in more than a month, finding the end zone for the first time this season on a 47-yard grab in a 37-27 loss to the Giants. The third-year receiver has nine catches for 141 yards this season, and more than 1,400 receiving yards in his career. The Rams (6-9) wrap up their season on Sunday afternoon in Seattle.
RB Josh Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris, a rookie running back, played but did not receive a carry in the Steelers' 20-12 win over Kansas City. Pittsburgh clinched a playoff spot with the victory. Backing up Le'Veon Bell, Harris has four carries for nine yards this year. He was 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 (10-5) battles Cincinnati on Sunday Night Football, with the winner claiming the AFC North.
LB Justin Jackson, Oakland Raiders
Jackson's whirlwind season continued on Wednesday, as he signed to the Raiders' practice squad. Last Tuesday, he was released from Washington's practice squad just a week after signing. He has now spent time with five 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 was inactive for the first time this year in a 38-35 loss to San Diego. The 24-year-old offensive lineman has seen action in 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 (7-8) play host to Arizona on Sunday afternoon.
DB Kenny Okoro, Washington Redskins
Okoro was inactive as the Eagles defeated Philadelphia 27-24 on Saturday. 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 (4-11) concludes its season vs. Dallas on Sunday afternoon.
LB Calvin Pace, New York Jets
Pace had three tackles, including his fifth sack of the year, and two quarterback hits in a 17-16 loss to the Patriots. The 12th-year veteran has started 63 consecutive games for New York, recording 38 tackles and five 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 (3-12) play Miami on Sunday.
DE Zach Thompson
Thompson was waived from the Ravens' practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 23, just a week after signing on 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 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. The Giants (6-9) won their third straight game, beating St. Louis 37-27. New York wraps up its season against Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.
LB Kyle Wilber, Dallas Cowboys
Wilber recorded his first full sack of the season as the Cowboys thumped Indianapolis 42-7 to clinch a playoff berth. The third-year player has 22 tackles, a fumble recovery and 1.5 sacks through 15 games in 2014. He has shifted between strongside and weakside linebacker this year, and is currently listed as the second-team weakside linebacker. The Cowboys (11-4) hope to earn a first-round bye this weekend, traveling to Washington on Sunday for a 1 p.m. game.
