University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week 17
January 3, 2005 | Football
Jan. 3, 2005
Former Tar Heel kicker Jeff Reed of the Pittsburgh Steelers made five field goals and two extra points in the Steelers' 29-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Russell Davis of the Arizona Cardinals started at nose tackle and had three tackles, one assist, one sack and forced one fumble in the Cardinals' 12-7 victory over the Tampa Buccaneers.
Update on former Tar Heels in the NFL:
Sam Aiken, Buffalo Bills - Played wide receiver and caught four passes and had one tackle and one assist on special teams in the Bills' 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ethan Albright, Washington Redskins - Played long snapper in the Redskins' 21-18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Dre' Bly, Detroit Lions - Started at cornerback and had two tackles and one pass deflection in the Lions' 24-19 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Alge Crumpler, Atlanta Falcons - Not active.
Ronald Curry, Oakland Raiders - Not active.
Russell Davis, Arizona Cardinals - Started at nose tackle and had three tackles, one assist, one sack and forced one fumble in the Cardinals' 12-7 victory over the Tampa Buccaneers.
Ebenezer Ekuban, Cleveland Browns - Played defensive end and had two tackles, two assists, two sacks, and one pass deflection in the Browns' 22-14 victory over the Texans.
Greg Ellis, Dallas Cowboys - Started at defensive end and have two tackles and two assists in the Cowboys' 28-24 loss to the New York Giants.
William Henderson, Green Bay Packers - Played fullback and caught two passes, including one reception for a touchdown, in the Packers' 31-14 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Sedrick Hodge, New Orleans Saints - played linebacker in the Saints' 21-18 victory over the Panthers.
Vonnie Holliday, Kansas City Chiefs - Not active.
Freddie Jones, Arizona Cardinals - Started at tight end and caught two passes in the Cardinals' 12-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Keith Newman, Minnesota Vikings - Started at linebacker and had one tackle and one assist in the Vikings' 21-18 loss to the Washington Redskins.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers - Played running back and had 19 attempts for 102-yards and caught two passes in the Steelers' 29-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers - Started at defensive end and had five tackles, one sack, one pass deflection and forced one fumble in the Panthers' 21-18 loss to the Saints.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers - Started at kicker and made five field goals and two extra points in the Steelers' 29-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Dexter Reid, New England Patriots -Not active.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts -Started at center in the Colts' 33-14 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Brian Simmons, Cincinnati Bengals - Started at linebacker and had two tackles and one assist in the Bengals' 38-10 victory over the Eagles.
Ryan Sims, Kansas City Chiefs - Started at defensive tackle in the Chiefs' 24-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers.
Jeb Terry, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Played offensive lineman in the Buccaneers' 12-7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
David Thornton, Indianapolis Colts - Started at linebacker and had one tackle and one assist in the Colts' 33-14 loss to the Broncos.
Michael Waddell, Tennessee Titans - Started at cornerback and had four tackles, two assist and one pass deflection in the Titans' 24-19 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Bracy Walker, Detroit Lions - Started at strong safety and had two tackles and two assist in the Lions' 24-19 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
