T-Birds in the NFL: Week 8 Update

James Cowser 2012-14 (Defensive End, Oakland Raiders)  @cowstown

Cowser had a much better game in the Raiders’ 14-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was able to record four combined tackles, three solo and one assisted. His season stats now stand at 15 combined tackles, nine solo and six assisted, and one forced fumble in his eight games played.

Miles Killebrew 2011-16 (Defensive Back, Detroit Lions) @MilesKillebrew

Killebrew and the Lions’ defense had a tough time against the Pittsburgh Steelers, losing 15-20 and allowing over 300 yards passing. Killebrew was on the field when Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster ran for his 97-yard touchdown. Killebrew was able to record two combined tackles, both solo. His season stats stand at 25 combined tackles, 21 solo and four assisted, five pass deflections, one interception, one touchdown and one forced fumble.

Raysean Pringle 2014-16 (Defensive Back, Jacksonville Jaguars) @iamrp85

Pringle is not on the Jaguars’ roster, but was signed to the practice squad on Sept. 5. He has not been promoted to the 53-man roster yet. No other news has been posted since his signing.

Josh Thornton 2015-16 (Defensive Back, Baltimore Ravens) @JayRoss_2

Thornton is still on the Ravens’ practice squad and has not been promoted to the 53-man roster as of yet. No new updates have been reported.

LeShaun Sims 2012-16 (Defensive Back, Tennessee Titans) @LeshaunSims

Sims and the Titans had a bye week and did not play on Sunday. His season stats still stand at 18 combined tackles, 15 solo and three assisted, one pass deflection and one forced fumble.

This week’s games with T-Birds:

Ravens @ TITANS 11 a.m. on Sunday

RAIDERS @ Dolphins 6:30 p.m. on Sunday

LIONS @ Packers 6:30 p.m. on Monday

 

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