Purdue in the Pros: Week 2
Ten former Purdue players suited up on NFL rosters in week two of the season. GoldandBlack.com looks at how each Boilermaker fared over the past week.
DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONS
Starting at linebacker, Barnes played 45 of 48 snaps as the Lions fell 20-16 to the Buccaneers on Sunday. Barnes recorded five tackles and deflected a pass. Detroit, now 1-1, will hit the road to Arizona for a 4:25 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday.
DAVID BELL – CLEVELAND BROWNS
Activated to the 53-man roster, Bell played nine snaps in the Browns’ 18-13 win over the Jaguars. In the game, Bell dislocated his hip, which will require season-ending surgery. He caught three passes for 27 yards on Sunday, which is how his 2024 season will end.
JA’WHAUN BENTLEY – NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
A surprise early injury limited Bentley to just ten snaps in the Patriots’ 23-20 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Because of the limited action, Bentley did not record any statistics. On Monday, it was revealed that Bentley suffered a torn pec and will miss the rest of the 2024 season.
PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Durham played 16 snaps on offense and five on special teams, but he did not record any stats in the Buccaneers 20-16 win over the Lions. Tampa Bay will return to the Sunshine State for a 1 p.m. E.T. matchup with Denver on Sunday.
CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS
Jones played two snaps on offense and two on punt return as the Bengals lost 26-25 to the Chiefs. He returned a punt for nine yards in the loss. Cincinnati gets an extra day of rest as it prepares to host Washington for Monday Night Football.
RAHEEM MOSTERT – MIAMI DOLPHINS
Mostert did not play in the Dolphins’ 31-10 Thursday Night Football loss to the Bills as he dealt with a chest injury. He was ruled inactive ahead of the game. His availability for week three remains a question, as Miami will travel to Seattle for a 4:05 p.m. E.T. kickoff.
SANOUSSI KANE – BALTIMORE RAVENS
Kane saw 27 snaps across a variety of special teams units as the Ravens fell 26-23 to the Raiders on Sunday. He did not record any stats in the loss. Now 0-2, Baltimore will travel to Dallas for a 4:25 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday.
GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Karlaftis started, playing 55 of 64 snaps on defense in the Chiefs’ 26-25 win over the Bengals. The West Lafayette product recorded three tackles, including half a sack, and Pro Football Focus credited him with four pressures. He also saw six snaps on the field goal block team. Karlaftis returns to prime time on Sunday as Kansas City travels to Atlanta for the 8:20 p.m. E.T. Sunday Night Football slot.
AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
O’Connell did not play in the Raiders’ 26-23 win over the Ravens, as he served as the backup quarterback to Gardner Minshew. Now 1-1, Las Vegas returns home for a 4:05 p.m. E.T. kickoff on Sunday against Carolina.
TYRONE TRACY – NEW YORK GIANTS
The rookie played 12 snaps on offense and ten on special teams in the Giants’ 21-18 loss to the Commanders. Tracy carried the ball once for a two-yard gain and returned one kick for 28 yards. New York will hit the road for a 1 p.m. E.T. game at Cleveland in week three.
CORY TRICE – PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Playing 21 snaps at safety, Trice recorded his first career interception and recorded two tackles as the Steelers took down the Broncos 13-6 on Sunday. Additionally, he saw ten snaps of special teams action. The 2-0 Steelers will return back to Pittsburgh to play host to the Chargers at 1 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.
