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NFL Rebels Weekly Update 12.20
12/20/2016 | Football
Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the exploits of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. Ole Miss has a big presence in the league again this year. There are currently 21 former Rebels on NFL rosters, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, recent Super Bowl participants Brandon Bolden and Michael Oher, and 2016 first-round draft picks Robert Nkemdiche, Laquon Treadwell and Laremy Tunsil.
Ten former Rebels made appearances last week, including eight as starters. Bradley Sowell started at right tackle for the Seattle Seahawks to help secure the NFC West title.
Here's a rundown of how each former Rebel performed in week 15 of the 2016 NFL season:
#38 BRANDON BOLDEN | RB | New England Patriots
Had a special teams tackle in the Patriots' victory over the Broncos (16-3).
#64 FAHN COOPER | OL | San Francisco 49ers (PS)
A member of the 49ers' practice squad.
#16 CODY CORE | WR | Cincinnati Bengals
Made his second straight start at wide receiver and collected two receptions for 13 yards in a loss to Pittsburgh (24-22).
#37 TRAE ELSTON | DB | Cleveland Browns
Was inactive for the Browns' loss to Buffalo (33-13).
#27 SENQUEZ GOLSON | CB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Is on injured reserve.
#74 WOODROW HAMILTON | DT | New England Patriots
Did not see action in the Patriots' victory over the Broncos (16-3).
#77 JOHN JERRY | OG | New York Giants
Started at right guard in the Giants' victory over Detroit (17-6).
#23 KENDRICK LEWIS | S | Baltimore Ravens
Has been placed on injured reserve.
#10 ELI MANNING | QB | New York Giants
Started at QB for New York, going 20 of 28 for 201 yards with two touchdowns in a victory over Detroit (17-6).
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#70 BOBBY MASSIE | OT | Chicago Bears
Started at right tackle in the Bears' loss to the Packers (30-27).
#22 DEXTER MCCLUSTER | WR | San Diego Chargers
Placed on injured reserve due to a fractured forearm.
#10 DONTE MONCRIEF | WR | Indianapolis Colts
Did not see action in the Colts' victory over Minnesota (34-6) due to a hamstring injury.
#90 ROBERT NKEMDICHE | DT | Arizona Cardinals
Saw action in Arizona's loss to New Orleans (48-41).
#73 MICHAEL OHER | OT | Carolina Panthers
Is on injured reserve.
#78 JERMEY PARNELL | OT | Jacksonville Jaguars
Started at right tackle in Jacksonville's loss to Houston (21-20).
#33 JAMARCA SANFORD | S | New Orleans Saints
Is on injured reserve.
#78 BRADLEY SOWELL | OT | Seattle Seahawks
Started at right tackle in Seattle's victory over Los Angeles (24-3) to secure the NFC West title on Thursday Night Football.
#11 LAQUON TREADWELL | WR | Minnesota Vikings
Did not see action in Minnesota's loss to Indianapolis (34-6).
#67 LAREMY TUNSIL | G | Miami Dolphins
Started at left guard in the Dolphins' victory over the Jets (34-13).
#12 MIKE WALLACE | WR | Baltimore Ravens
Started at WR for Baltimore, logging two receptions for 60 yards in a 27-26 victory over Philadelphia.
#71 CHANNING WARD | DE | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PS)
A member of the Bucs' practice squad.
PS = practice squad