Poyer Has Huge Day for Cleveland
October 13, 2015 | Football
Former All-American cornerback Jordan Poyer (2009-12), now in his third season with the Cleveland Browns, had eight tackles on Sunday to help the Browns defeat Baltimore 33-30 in overtime, leading Oregon State alums in Week 5 of the National Football League season.
Here is a roundup of how all the Beavers in the NFL fared on the fifth week of the season:
D.J.ALEXANDER (2011-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie linebacker played but had no stats in an 18-17 loss to Chicago on Sunday.
DEREK ANDERSON (2001-04), CAROLINA: The Panthers' backup quarterback had a bye on Sunday.
JOSH ANDREWS (2010-13): The Philadelphia offensive lineman played but had no stats in a 39-17 win over New Orleans on Sunday.
BRANDON BROWNER (2002-03), NEW ORLEANS: Brandon had seven tackles, an interception and a defended pass in a 39-17 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
BRANDIN COOKS (2011-13), NEW ORLEANS: The 2013 Biletnikoff Award winner had five receptions for 107 yards and a 14-yard touchdown, with a long of 46 yards, and made a tackle in a 39-17 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
SCOTT CRICHTON (2011-13), MINNESOTA: The second-year defensive end and the Vikings had a bye on Sunday.
DWAN EDWARDS (2000-03), CAROLINA: The veteran defensive tackle and the Panthers had a bye on Sunday.
OBUM GWATCHUM (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: The defensive end was not active for a 39-17 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
CONNOR HAMLETT (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: The rookie tight end is on the practice squad.
JOHNNY HEKKER (2008-11), ST. LOUIS: The punter averaged 38 yards on four punts, with a long of 51 yards, had one punt downed inside the 20 and completed his only pass for a 20-yard gain on a fake punt in a 24-10 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
ANDY LEVITRE (2005-08), ATLANTA: Andy started at left guard in a 25-19 overtime win over Washington on Sunday.
KEENAN LEWIS (2005-08), NEW ORLEANS: Keenan had one tackle and one defended pass in a 39-17 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
SEAN MANNION (2011-14), ST. LOUIS: The rookie quarterback was not active for a 24-10 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
MATT MOORE (2005-06), MIAMI: The quarterback and the Dolphins had a bye on Sunday.
STEVEN NELSON (2013-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie defensive back played but had no stats in an 18-17 loss to Chicago on Sunday.
STEPHEN PAEA (2008-10), WASHINGTON: The former Morris Trophy winner had one tackle in a 25-19 overtime loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
JORDAN POYER (20009-12), CLEVELAND: The former All-American cornerback had eight tackles in a 33-30 overtime win over Baltimore on Sunday.
MIKE REMMERS (2008-11), CAROLINA: The offensive tackle and the Panthers had a bye on Sunday.
RASHAAD REYNOLDS (2010-13), JACKSONVILLE: The defensive back is on the practice squad.
JACQUIZZ RODGERS (2008-10), CHICAGO: Quizz had two carries for three yards, with a long of two yards, in an 18-17 win over Kansas City on Sunday. He was placed on injured reserve on Monday and will miss the rest of the season with a broken right arm.
TERRON WARD (2011-14), ATLANTA: The rookie running back had no stats in a 25-19 overtime win over Washington on Sunday.
MARKUS WHEATON (2009-12), PITTSBURGH: The third-year wide receiver had one reception for 72 yards and a touchdown in a 24-20 win over San Diego on Monday night.
TYREQUEK ZIMMERMAN (2011-14), CLEVELAND: The safety is on Cleveland's practice squad.
Two alums are also in the Canadian Football League. Here's a roundup:
COLIN KELLY (2009-12), OTTAWA: Colin started at right tackle on Tuesday night in a 38-35 loss to Toronto.
JAMES RODGERS (2007-11), MONTREAL: James is on the injury list until Oct. 17.
