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Kansas State Football Players Excel in the NFL

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This season, 20 former Kansas State football players are participating in the NFL, with each week providing updates on their performances. As of the latest reports, several players have notable achievements, injuries, and changes in their team assignments. From Kansas City Chiefs' Felix Anudike-Uzomah being placed on injured reserve to Indianapolis Colts' Keenan Garber joining the practice squad, the updates highlight the diverse range of experiences of Kansas State alumni in the league.

Key Takeaways:

  • 20 former Kansas State football players are currently playing in the NFL, with each week's update featuring their performances.
  • Felix Anudike-Uzomah, a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been placed on injured reserve.
  • Keenan Garber, a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, is now on the practice squad after initially signing with the Minnesota Vikings.
  • JuJu Brents, a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, made a pair of tackles on kickoff coverage and one on defense.
  • DJ Giddens, a running back for the Indianapolis Colts, saw time on two offensive snaps in the Colts' 31-27 victory over Arizona.
  • Jacob Parrish, a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, made a team-leading seven tackles and a pass breakup among his 67 defensive snaps.
  • Dalton Risner, an offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals, made his 84th-career start and was in for all 65 offensive snaps in the Bengals' 27-18 loss at Green Bay.
  • Marques Sigle, a safety for the San Francisco 49ers, started his sixth-straight game and had four tackles, including one for a loss.
  • Ben Sinnott, a tight end for the Washington Commanders, was in for 17 offensive snaps and nine special teams plays in the Commanders' 25-24 last-second home loss to the Chicago Bears.

Statistics:

  • 13 former Kansas State players are currently on injured reserve, including Felix Anudike-Uzomah and D.J. Reed.
  • 5 former Kansas State players are on practice squads, including Keenan Garber, Timmy Horne, Easton Kilty, Kendall Leveston, and Russ Yeast.
  • Jacob Parrish led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with seven tackles and a pass breakup in their 30-19 home win over the San Francisco 49ers.
  • The Indianapolis Colts improved their season record to 5-1 with a 31-27 victory over Arizona, while the Cincinnati Bengals fell to 2-4 with a 27-18 loss at Green Bay.
  • The San Francisco 49ers dropped to 4-2 with a 30-19 loss at Tampa Bay, while the Washington Commanders fell to 3-3 with a 25-24 last-second home loss to the Chicago Bears.

Sources:

  • k-statesports.com
  • NFL.com
  • Various team websites (Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns)

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