Wolverines in the NFL: Camaron Cheeseman cut after errant snaps, Jake Moody breaks two records
The Washington Commanders have been in disarray for weeks, losing their last five games. Former Michigan Wolverines football long snapper hasn’t been the biggest problem, but he was a major one in a 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, and the 6-4, 230-pounder was let go by the team the following day.
Cheeseman had multiple bad snaps in the game, which was in line with a trend as he struggled throughout the season.
“It’s unfortunate because for two solid years we got some real good stuff from him,” head coach Ron Rivera said Monday. “And unfortunately this year, it was not as consistent as it needed to be.”
Cheeseman rolled a second-quarter snap back to punter Tress Way, before the specialist took a hard hit from a rusher.
“I shouldn’t have put him in that position,” Cheeseman said. “Plain and simple, the ball should be in his hands. He should be able to get the ball off. It’s my job to help him, whether it’s blocking or just getting the ball back there. He should never be touched.”
The former Michigan special teamer added that he had been “worried all year” about his job security.
Elsewhere in the NFL, former Michigan kicker Jake Moody made a 43-yard kick in the fourth quarter of a San Francisco 49ers win over the Arizona Cardinals that gave him 107 points on the season, breaking the team rookie record of 105. He’s also now made 53 straight extra points (all 53 he’s attempted this season), the most in a row by any kicker since the NFL moved PATs back to the 15-yard line in 2015.
Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in Week 15:
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Ronnie Bell (played at Michigan from 2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers
Targeted once but did not haul in a catch and returned 1 punt for 4 yards in a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals … Caught 4 passes for 51 yards and a score, and returned 7 punts for 42 yards.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), G, New York Giants
Started at right guard and allowed 1 pressure in a 24-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints … The former Michigan offensive lineman has opened all 13 games in which he’s played.
Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Seattle Seahawks
Played on special teams in a 20-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night … Competed in 10 outings for the 7-7 Seahawks, tallying 7 tackles, including 1 behind the line of scrimmage.
Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB Seattle Seahawks
Rushed 4 times for 16 yards in a 20-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles … Racked up 428 yards and 1 touchdown on 99 carries and caught 25 passes for 146 yards in 13 clashes with two starts for the 7-7 Seahawks.
Camaron Cheeseman (2016-19), LS, Washington Commanders
Cut by the Washington Commanders after botched multiple snaps in a 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams over the weekend … Snapped in 14 games this season.
Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Saw time off the bench but did not record any statistics in a 20-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles … Totaled 8 tackles this season, playing six games with the Seahawks and two with the Denver Broncos.
Mason Cole (2014-17), OL Pittsburgh Steelers
The former Michigan offensive lineman started and gave up 2 pressures in a 30-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts … Opened all 14 games on the year for the 7-7 Steelers, who have now lost their last three and four of their last five games.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
Inactive with a calf injury … His team beat the Tennessee Titans in overtime, 19-16 … Leads the 8-6 Texans with 60 receptions and 1,004 receiving yards, adding 6 touchdown catches.
Michael Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Started and totaled 3 tackles in a 27-17 win over the New England Patriots … Opened all 14 tilts for the 9-5 Chiefs, posting 46 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits and 2 pass breakups.
Chris Evans (2016-18, 20), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Inactive for the fourth straight week … Rushed twice for 12 yards, caught 1 pass for minus-1 yard and returned 2 kicks for 45 yards in eight games this season.
Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers
The former Michigan edge rusher started and had a tackle in a 34-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers … Totaled 37 tackles, 6 stops for loss, 9 sacks, 19 quarterback hits, 1 pass breakup, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries in 14 games with 10 starts for the 6-8 Packers.
Graham Glasgow (2011-15), OL, Detroit Lions
Started at right guard in a 42-17 win over the Denver Broncos … Helped pave the way for 448 total and 185 rushing yards … Played in 14 games with 12 starts for the 10-4 Lions.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
The former Michigan defensive end had a tackle and helped finish off a sack that was credited to a teammate in a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks … Tallied 12 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 tackles for loss, 6 quarterback hits and a pass breakup in 14 appearances for the 10-4 Eagles.
Dax Hill (2019-21), S, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Michigan defensive back had 6 tackles and a quarterback hit with 1 pass breakup in a 27-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings Saturday … Had at least 6 tackles in six consecutive games … Totaled 92 stops, 5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hits, 2 interceptions and 11 pass breakups wile starting all 14 games for the 8-6 Bengals.
James Hudson (2017-18), OT, Cleveland Browns
Started at right tackle for the second straight week, allowing 5 pressures, including 2 sacks … Played in 13 games with two starts for the 9-5 Browns.
Khaleke Hudson (2016-19), LB, Washington Commanders
The former Michigan hybrid linebacker started for the fifth time this season and second straight game, making a career-high 14 tackles in a 28-20 setback to the Los Angeles Rams … Totaled 36 tackles, 2 stops for loss, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hits in 14 appearances for the 4-10 Commanders.
Maurice Hurst II (2014-17), DT, Cleveland Browns
Suffered a pectoral injury last week and is out for the season … Notched 5 multi-tackle games and totaled 22 stops, including 4 for loss, to go along with 1.5 sacks, 5 quarterback hits, 1 interception and 3 pass breakups in 13 clashes for the 9-5 Browns.
Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DL, Detroit Lions
The former Michigan Heisman Trophy runner-up started and had 4 tackles, a quarterback hit and 1 pass breakup in a 42-27 beatdown of the Denver Broncos … Totaled 42 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, a team-high 6.5 sacks, 1 interception, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries in 14 games with as many starts this season.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
Started and posted 2 tackles in a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills … Opened five of his 13 games for the 10-4 Cowboys, tallying 38 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 3 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
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David Long Jr. (2016-18), CB, Green Bay Packers
Played five snaps on special teams in his debut with the Green Bay Packers, his third franchise this season, after beginning the year with the Las Vegas Raiders and also playing for the Carolina Panthers for a short stint.
Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts
Played in his second straight game after being inactive the prior three … Made a career-high 2 tackles (marking the third and fourth tackles of his career) in a 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers while playing five defensive snaps and 12 special teams plays.
Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings
The former Michigan sfaety started and posted 5 tackles, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss in a 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals … Opened all 14 games for the 7-7 Vikings, registering 93 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 6 stops for loss, 10 quarterback hits, 1 interception, 4 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.
Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers
Made a 43-yard field goal to extend his team’s lead to 45-22 in the fourth quarter of a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals … Made all 6 of his extra points, as well … Drilled 18 of his 21 field goal attempts and all 53 of his PATs in 14 games for the 11-3 49ers, who stand atop the NFC standings … Set the 49ers’ rookie record for most points scored … His 53-straight PATs are the most by a player in the NFL since the league moved the kick back to the 15-yard line in 2015.
Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Out for the season with a shoulder injury after playing one game.
David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens
Ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a partially torn ACL, per head coach John Harbaugh Nov. 27.
Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks
Played on special teams in a 20-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles … Appeared in 13 games with one start for the 7-7 Seahawks.
Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots
Started at right tackle, posted a 72.8 overall PFF grade (leading the Patriots offensive line) and allowed 2 pressures but no sacks in a 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs … Started all 12 games in which he’s started for the 3-11 Patriots.
Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts
The former Michigan defensive end started and recorded 4 tackles in a 30-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Has 7.5 sacks (third on the team) to go along with 8 tackles for loss, 45 total tackles, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries while starting all 13 games in which he’s played for the 8-6 Colts.
Donovan Peoples-Jones (2017-19), WR, Detroit Lions
Caught 1 pass for 5 yards in a 42-17 win over the Denver Broncos … Hauled in 10 receptions for 119 yards on the season, with 2 grabs in five games as a member of the Detroit Lions following a trade from the Cleveland Browns.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), DB, New England Patriots
The former Michigan defender started and had 7 tackles in a 27-17 setback to the Kansas City Chiefs … Fourth on the team with 76 tackles, Peppers has also added 5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions and 7 pass breakups.
Brad Robbins (2017-22), P, Cincinnati Bengals
Punted 4 times with a 48-yard average, pinning the Vikings inside their own 20-yard line twice, in a 27-24 win over Minnesota … Attempted 63 punts with a 44-yard average in 14 games for the 8-6 Bengals.
Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints
The former Michigan lineman led the Saints with an 87.1 PFF pass-blocking grade, allowing no pressures in 32 pass-blocking snaps during a 24-6 win over the New York Giants … Started at right guard in the win … Opened all 13 games in which he’s played for the 7-7 Saints.
Jon Runyan (2015-19), G, Green Bay Packers
Started and led the Packers offensive line with an 85.1 PFF pass-blocking grade with no pressures allowed in a 34-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers … The former Michigan offensive lineman has opened all 14 games this season for the 6-8 Packers.
Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Played but did not record any statistics in a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills … Made 7 receptions for 61 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 appearances off the bench for the 10-4 Cowboys.
Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys
Made his first career start in a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, recording 2 tackles, 1 quarterback hit and his first career sack … Appeared in 14 games with 1 sack for the 10-4 Cowboys, totaling 12 tackles, a sack, 3 tackles for loss and 3 quarterback hits.
Ambry Thomas (2017-20), CB, San Francisco 49ers
The former Michigan cornerback generated 3 tackles in a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals … Started two of his 13 games for the 11-3 49ers, tallying 38 tackles, 1 interception, 6 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
DJ Turner II (2019-22), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Started and made 7 tackles in a 27-24 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings … Totaled 43 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit and 5 pass breakups in 14 games with 10 starts for the 8-6 Bengals … Started the last 10 outings.
Josh Uche (2016-19), LB, New England Patriots
Recorded 1 tackle in a 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs … Made 9 stops and 2 sacks with 4 quarterback hits in 12 games for the 3-11 Patriots.
Chris Wormley (2012-16), DE, Carolina Panthers
Made a season-high 3 tackles in a 9-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons … Saw time in a game for the fourth time this season after beginning the year with an injury, with 4 tackles for the campaign.
