Paea helps Washington shut down Rams
September 22, 2015 | Football
Washington Redskins' defensive tackle Stephen Paea had three tackles and a sack to spark a strong defensive effort in a 24-10 victory over St. Louis on Sunday to lead Oregon State alums in Week 2 of the National Football League season.
Here is a roundup of how all the Beavers in the NFL fared on the second week of the season:
D.J.ALEXANDER (2011-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie linebacker had one tackle in a 31-24 loss to Denver on Thursday night.
DEREK ANDERSON (2001-04), CAROLINA: The quarterback did not play in a 24-17 victory over Houston on Sunday.
JOSH ANDREWS (2010-13), PHILADELPHIA: The offensive lineman played but had no stats in a 20-10 loss to Dallas on Sunday night.
BRANDON BROWNER (2002-03), NEW ORLEANS: Brandon had three tackles and defended one pass in a 26-19 loss at Arizona on Sunday.
BRANDIN COOKS (2011-13), NEW ORLEANS: The 2013 Biletnikoff Award winner had five receptions for 62 yards, with a long of 21 yards, and one carry for minus-four yards in a 26-19 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.
SCOTT CRICHTON (2011-13), MINNESOTA: The second-year defensive end had one tackle in a 26-16 win over Detroit.
DWAN EDWARDS (2000-03), CAROLINA: The veteran defensive tackle had three tackles, a sack and a quarterback hit in a 24-17 win over Houston on Sunday.
OBUM GWATCHUM (2011-14), NEW ORLEANS: The defensive end played but had no stats in a 26-19 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday in his NFL debut.
CONNOR HAMLETT (2011-14), PHILADELPHIA: The tight end was terminated from Philadelphia's practice squad on Monday after a 20-10 loss to Dallas on Sunday.
JOHNNY HEKKER (2008-11), ST. LOUIS: The punter averaged 47.6 yards on eight punts, with a long of 53 yards, and had four punts downed inside the 20 in a 24-10 loss to Washington on Sunday.
ANDY LEVITRE (2005-08), ATLANTA: Andy started at left guard in a 24-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
KEENAN LEWIS (2005-08), NEW ORLEANS: Keenan is injured and is sidelined for the foreseeable future.
SEAN MANNION (2011-14), ST. LOUIS: The rookie quarterback did not play in a 24-10 loss to Washington on Sunday.
MATT MOORE (2005-06), MIAMI: The quarterback did not play in a 23-20 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
STEVEN NELSON (2013-14), KANSAS CITY: The rookie defensive back did not play in a 31-24 loss to Denver on Thursday night.
STEPHEN PAEA (2008-10), WASHINGTON: The former Morris Trophy winner had three tackles and a sack in a 24-10 win over St. Louis on Sunday.
JORDAN POYER (20009-12), CLEVELAND: The former All-American cornerback played but had no stats in a 28-14 win over Tennessee on Sunday.
MIKE REMMERS (2008-11), CAROLINA: The offensive tackle started for the Panthers in a 24-17 win over Houston on Sunday.
RASHAAD REYNOLDS (2011-14), JACKSONVILLE: The cornerback is on the Jags' practice squad and did not play in a 23-20 win over Miami on Sunday.
JACQUIZZ RODGERS (2008-10), CHICAGO: Quizz had two carries for eight yards, with a long run of five yards, and recovered a fumble in a 48-23 loss to Arizona on Sunday.
TERRON WARD (2011-14), ATLANTA: The rookie running back had one reception for nine yards and one kickoff return for 10 yards in Atlanta's 24-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday in his NFL debut.
MARKUS WHEATON (2009-12), PITTSBURGH: The third-year wide receiver had two catches for 67 yards, with a long of 48 yards, in a 43-19 win over San Francisco on Sunday.
DYLAN WYNN (2011-14), CLEVELAND: The rookie defensive end is on the team's practice squad and did not play in a 28-14 win over Tennessee on Sunday.
Two alums are also in the Canadian Football League. Here's a roundup:
COLIN KELLY (2009-12), OTTAWA: Colin started at right tackle on Saturday night in a 30-27 win over Saskatchewan.
JAMES RODGERS (2007-11), MONTREAL: James is on the injury list until Sept. 26 and did not play in last Sunday's 35-14 win over Winnipeg.
