Wolverines in the NFL: Donovan Peoples-Jones traded, Rashan Gary signs monster contract extension
Former Michigan Wolverines football wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is on the move. The fourth-year pro has been moved from the Cleveland Browns to the Detroit Lions ahead of the trade deadline.
Peoples-Jones was having an underwhelming season for the Browns. He’s been targeted 18 times with 8 catches for 97 yards, ranking fifth on the team in receiving yards. The Lions received a fifth-round pick in exchange for Peoples-Jones.
The former Michigan wideout, a Detroit native, had a breakout season a year ago and has been productive throughout his career. In 2022, he caught 61 passes for 839 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Former Michigan defensive end Rashan Gary, meanwhile, will not be a free agent this coming offseason. He signed his monster contract extension, a four-year $96 million deal with a $34.6 million signing bonus. His new $24 million annual value places fifth among NFL edge rushers.
“All I can say is it’s a blessing,” Gary said. “I want to thank my higher power. I want to thank all my loved ones. Everybody knows the role they play in my life. I want to thank this organization, everybody that believed in me. I’m just trying to get to work. That’s me. I’m just trying to get to work. I already put the pen to the paper and we’ve got the Rams on Sunday, so my mind is on the Rams on Sunday.”
Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in Week 8:
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Ronnie Bell (played at Michigan from 2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers
Saw five offensive snaps and seven special teams plays in a 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the third straight setback for the 5-3 49ers … Made 3 catches for 31 yards and a touchdown while appearing in all eight contests.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), G, New York Giants
Started at left guard in a 13-10 loss to the New York Jets … Had a 33.4 PFF pass-blocking rating despite not allowing any pressures or sacks … Opened all seven games in which he’s played for the 2-6 Giants.
Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Seattle Seahawks
Returned to action after missing two consecutive clashes with injury, posting 1 tackle in limited action during a 24-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns … Tallied 4 tackles in four appearances for the 5-2 Seahawks.
Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB Seattle Seahawks
The former Michigan and UCLA running back carried 5 times for a career-high 53 yards and caught 2 passes for 11 yards in a 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns … Rushed 28 times for 162 yards and reeled in 8 receptions for 47 yards in six contests for the 5-2 Seahawks.
Camaron Cheeseman (2016-19), LS, Washington Commanders
Snapped seven times in a 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles … Played in all eight contests for the 3-5 Commanders.
Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Signed with the Seattle Seahawks last week and played in the team’s 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns … Was a free agent for weeks after being released by the Denver Broncos, at his request … Made 1 tackle in the victory … Has seen time in three contests this season, making 3 stops.
Mason Cole (2014-17), OL Pittsburgh Steelers
Started at center in a 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, allowing 3 pressures and a sack … Opened all seven outings for the 4-3 Steelers.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
The former Michigan wideout hauled in 4 catches for 30 yards in a 15-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers … Leads the 3-4 Texans with 33 catches for 577 yards and 3 touchdowns … Next highest receiver has 340 receiving yards … Started four of seven outings.
Michael Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Started and posted 3 tackles, 2 stops for loss, 1 sack and a quarterback hit in a 24-9 loss to the Denver Broncos … Setback snapped a 16-game winning streak against the division rival … Opened all eight games for the 6-2 Chiefs, recording 28 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks (tied second on the team), 7 quarterback hits and 2 pass breakups.
Chris Evans (2016-18, 20), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Michigan running back saw limited action on offense (four plays) and 15 special teams snaps in a 31-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers … Rushed twice for 12 yards and caught 1 pass for minus-1 yard, adding 2 kick returns for 45 yards, in five games for the 4-3 Bengals.
Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers
Started and had 3 tackles and 1 stop for loss in a 24-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings … Green Bay has now dropped four straight games … Totaled 15 tackles, 5 behind the line of scrimmage, 4.5 sacks and 8 quarterback hits with 1 pass breakup in seven contests for the 2-5 Packers … Started the last three games.
Graham Glasgow (2011-15), OL, Detroit Lions
Started at center in a 26-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night … Allowed 2 pressures in his sixth consecutive start … Opened six games and appeared in eight for the 6-2 Lions.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
The former Michigan standout did not record any stats in a 38-31 win over the Washington Commanders … Recorded 5 tackles, 1 for loss, a half-sack, 3 quarterback hits and 1 pass breakup in eight games off the bench for the 7-1 Eagles.
Dax Hill (2019-21), S, Cincinnati Bengals
Started and posted 5 tackles in a 31-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers … Opened all seven contests this season for the 4-3 Bengals, notching 51 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hits, 2 interceptions and 5 pass breakups.
Christopher Hinton (2019-21), DL, Los Angeles Chargers
Has not appeared in a game yet this season.
James Hudson (2017-18), OT, Cleveland Browns
Played 41 offensive snaps (36 at right tackle and five as an extra blocker) and three special teams plays in a 24-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks … Allowed 1 pressure while replacing starter Dawand Jones at right tackle … Come off the bench in six games for the 4-3 Browns.
Khaleke Hudson (2016-19), LB, Washington Commanders
Started for the second consecutive game in a 38-31 setback to the Philadelphia Eagles, accumulating 4 tackles … Played primarily on special teams but has gotten more reps on defense the last three games, totaling 10 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 quarterback hit in eight tilts on the year for the 3-5 Commanders.
Maurice Hurst II (2014-17), DT, Cleveland Browns
The former Michigan defensive tackle snagged his second career interception and first since Dec. 8, 2019 … The game was tied 17-17 when he got his third-quarter pick, and it led to a Browns field goal to take the lead … Played in all seven games off the bench for the 4-3 Browns, tallying 15 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a half-sack, 2 quarterback hits, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery.
Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DL, Detroit Lions
Started and had 1 tackle and 2 quarterback hits in a 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night … Tied atop the team with 4 pressures … Second in the league, one behind the leader, with 46 pressures on the season, per PFF … Posted 23 tackles, 4 stops for loss, 4.5 sacks, 10 quarterback hits, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 forced fumble on the season, opening all eight contests for the 6-2 Lions, who have a bye this coming weekend.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
Started for the first time this season and put up 2 tackles in a 43-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams … Played in six contests with one start for the 5-2 Cowboys, notching 16 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 1 pass breakup, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
David Long Jr. (2016-18), CB, Las Vegas Raiders
Came off the bench and made 1 tackle in a 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions … Played in all eight clashes for the 3-5 Raiders, posting 12 tackles and 1 pass breakup.
Jalen Mayfield (2018-20), G, New York Giants
Did not play in the 2-6 Giants’ 13-10 loss to the New York Jets … Appeared in three contests this season.
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Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts
Played on special teams in a 38-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints … Appeared in seven games for the 3-4 Colts, exclusively on special teams, but has not recorded any statistics.
Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings
Made 8 tackles and had an interception, the second of his career, in a 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers … Started all eight outings for the 4-4 Vikings, registering 55 tackles, a sack, 3 tackles for loss, 5 quarterback hits, an interception and a forced fumble.
Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers
Made a 36-yard field goal and both of his extra point attempts in a 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals … Is 12-of-15 on place kicks and 26-of-26 on PATs this season for the 5-3 49ers.
Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Missed the last six games with a shoulder injury, after recording 3 tackles in Week 1 for the 5-2 Seahawks.
David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens
Missed the last five contests for the 6-2 Ravens … Recovering from an ankle injury but chose the rehab route and should return this season … Collected 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit and 1 forced fumble in three clashes.
Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks
The former Michigan center played on special teams in a 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns … Appeared in six contests for the 5-2 Seahawks.
Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots
Started at right tackle and allowed a sack in a 31-17 setback to the Miami Dolphins … Opened all six games in which he’s played for the 2-6 Patriots.
Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts
The former Michigan defensive end started and posted 6 tackles, including 1 behind the line of scrimmage, in a 38-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints … Appeared in seven contests, generating 25 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 4 quarterback hits and 2 fumble recoveries for the 3-5 Colts.
Donovan Peoples-Jones (2017-19), WR, Detroit Lions
Started but did not have any catches in a 24-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks … Returned 1 punt for 7 yards … Played in all seven games for the 4-3 Browns, starting four, hauling in 8 catches for 97 yards and returning 13 punts for 84 yards.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), DB, New England Patriots
Started and collected 5 tackles and 1 stop for loss in a 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins … The former Michigan Heisman finalist has opened all eight outings for the 2-6 Patriots, recording 51 tackles, 3 stops for loss, 1 quarterback hit, an interception, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery.
Brad Robbins (2017-22), P, Cincinnati Bengals
Punted 3 times with a 46.7-yard average and 1 touchback in a 31-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers … Averaging 44.5 yards per punt on 35 attempts in seven games for the 4-3 Bengals.
Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints
The former Michigan lineman started at right guard and allowed 2 pressures in a 38-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts … Started all seven games in which he’s played for the 4-4 Saints.
Jon Runyan (2015-19), G, Green Bay Packers
Started at right guard and did not allow any pressures in a 24-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings … Opened all seven contests for the 2-5 Packers this season.
Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Made his second career reception for 13 yards in a 43-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams … Played off the bench in all seven contests for the 5-2 Cowboys, with 2 catches for 14 yards and 1 touchdown.
Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys
The former Michigan defensive tackle and first round pick posted 1 tackle in a 43-20 triumph over the Los Angeles Rams … Totaled 5 tackles, including 1 for loss, in seven games off the bench for the 5-2 Cowboys.
Ambry Thomas (2017-20), CB, San Francisco 49ers
Played on special teams in a 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals … Appeared in seven clashes for the 4-3 49ers with two starts, totaling 16 tackles and 1 pass breakup.
DJ Turner II (2019-22), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Started the last three games for the 4-3 Bengals (all wins), and had 2 tackles in a 31-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend … Posted 14 tackles and 2 pass breakups in seven games with three starts.
Josh Uche (2016-19), LB, New England Patriots
Missed the last two games with a foot injury … Recorded 6 tackles, 2 sacks and 3 quarterback hits in six games with two starts for the 2-6 Patriots.
Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (2015-17), OT, New England Patriots
The former Michigan offensive lineman hasn’t played since Week 2 … Appeared in two contests.
