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Purdue in the Pros: Week 2

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Tyrone Tracy
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While Purdue looks to bounce back in West Lafayette, several former Boilermakers will look to make an impact on Sundays this fall. Some figure to play prominent roles, while others are scratching their way through training camp. Today, GoldandBlack.com looks at how former Purdue players fared in week two of the NFL Season.

DERRICK BARNES – DETROIT LIONS

Barnes started at linebacker and recorded six tackles while lining up for 53 of 68 snaps in Detroit’s 52-21 thumping of Chicago. This marks back-to-back six-tackle performances for the veteran linebacker. The Lions head to Baltimore for a big matchup on Monday Night Football next.

DAVID BELL – CLEVELAND BROWNS

Bell began the season on the “reserve/non-football injury” list. His timetable for a return remains unknown.

PAYNE DURHAM – TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Durham saw one target in 17 snaps but recorded no stats in Tampa Bay’s 20-19 win over Houston on Monday night. The Buccaneers will host the Jets at 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

CHARLIE JONES – CINCINNATI BENGALS

Jones played one snap at receiver and saw special teams action in Cincinnati’s 17-16 win over Cleveland. He returned one punt for 11 yards. After handling kick return duties in the season opener, he did not do so in week two. The Bengals head to Minnesota for a 1 p.m. EDT kickoff this Sunday.

SANOUSSI KANE – BALTIMORE RAVENS

Kane took the field for seven defensive snaps and 26 special teams snaps in Baltimore’s 41-17 pounding of Cleveland. Early on, he recovered a blocked punt. The Ravens will host Detroit as Kane and former teammate Derrick Barnes square off on Monday Night Football.

GEORGE KARLAFTIS – KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Karlaftis played 54 of 60 defensive snaps in Kansas City’s 20-17 Super Bowl rematch loss to Philadelphia, dropping the Chiefs to 0-2 on the season. He recorded three tackles and three hurries of the opposing passer on the day. Kansas City gets the primetime lights once again as it heads to New York to take on the Giants on Sunday Night Football.

MARCUS MBOW – NEW YORK GIANTS

Mbow saw significant action, playing 51 snaps at left tackle after an injury to the starter. He projects to remain in the starting lineup as long as James Hudson III remains out. Reviews of his performance were largely positive. He may block fellow Boilermaker George Karlaftis on Sunday when the Chiefs head to New York on Sunday Night Football.

RAHEEM MOSTERT – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

For the second week in a row, Mostert was a healthy inactive for Las Vegas’ 20-9 loss to the Chargers on Monday night. The Raiders will take the long flight to Washington for a 1 p.m. EDT kickoff against the Commanders on Sunday.

AIDAN O’CONNELL – LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist in the Raiders’ final preseason game, forcing him to miss the start of the season. He is not on injured reserve, but he is expected to miss the first month or so of the season.

TYRONE TRACY JR. – NEW YORK GIANTS

Tracy took the field for 28 of the 67 offensive snaps in the Giants’ 40-37 shootout loss to Dallas. He ran five times for 15 yards and caught for passes for 36 yards. New York hosts Kansas City on Sunday Night Football this coming week.

CORY TRICE JR. – PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Trice began the season on the “reserve/injured/designated for return” list and did not suit up in week two as Pittsburgh fell 31-17 against Seattle. His status remains in question with a thigh injury ahead of the Steelers’ week three trip to Foxborough to square off with New England.

Practice squad: Jalen Graham (San Francisco), Reese Taylor (Denver)

Injured and out for season: Gus Hartwig (New York Jets), Rondale Moore (Minnesota)

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