Washington Huskies Alumni in the NFL – NFC September
Herb Nightengale
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Arizona Cardinals
Last year Budda Baker signed a four-year contract extension. At the time, it was the highest payout for a safety (recently eclipsed by the Seahawks Jamal Adams). He had five tackles in Arizona’s win over Tennessee last week.
Andre Baccellia initially made the Cardinals roster out of camp. Impressive for an undrafted free agent. Unfortunately, the wide receiver was waived before the season started and re-signed to their practice squad.
Tight end Darrell Daniels tight end enters his third season with the Cardinals. Last year was his best as a pro. He started eight games and had eight catches, including a touchdown. Daniels played in the opener despite a toe injury but did not have a reception.
Cornerback Byron Murphy entered the season with 31 games played and 23 starts since Arizona drafted him in the second round of 2019. He had an outstanding preseason, and the Cardinals expect good things this year. In the season opener, Murphy had four tackles along.
Ezekiel Turner is an inside linebacker and outstanding special teams player. He played in the opener but did not have any tackles.
San Francisco 49ers
Veteran offensive lineman Senio Kelemete spent the previous three seasons with Houston. He signed with San Francisco in June and is on the 49ers’ practice squad.
Los Angeles Rams
Entering his third NFL season, the Rams are looking for improvement from Gaines in his third year. In 2020. the nose tackle had 13 tackles in 10 games. He had no solo tackles in the Rams opening win against the Chicago Bears but did get a QB hit.
Safety Taylor Rapp comes off a disappointing 2020. Last year Rapp played in only nine games as his season ended early due to injury. In the opener, Rapp had eight tackles, including four solos.
Coleman Shelton is going into his third season with the Rams. He came off the COVID-19 list and played six snaps on special teams on Sunday. The Rams usually dress nine offensive linemen so Coleman could play in other spots on the line aside from his natural center position.
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