University Park, Pa. — With 30 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com, will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Highlights from week three of the 2010 season include a three-sack performance by Kansas City linebacker Tamba Hali, a productive day for Carolina’s Ed Johnson, Aaron Maybin’s first NFL start, and Andrew Quarless’ professional debut.
Anthony Adams (1999-02), DT, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Adams started at nose tackle for the third straight game, totaling one tackle and one quarterback hit.
Jay Alford (2003-06), DT, Oakland Raiders
Arizona Cardinals 24, Oakland Raiders 23
Alford saw time as a reserve defensive lineman, recording one tackle for a two-yard loss.
Navorro Bowman (2007-09), LB, San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City Chiefs 31, San Francisco 49ers 10
For the second consecutive week, Bowman played a major role in the 49ers’ defensive efforts, making four tackles (3 solo).
Levi Brown (2003-06), OT, Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 24, Oakland Raiders 23
A fixture on the Cardinals’ offensive line for the past three years, Brown started his 44th consecutive regular season game at right tackle for the Cardinals on Sunday.
Deon Butler (2005-08), WR, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 27, San Diego Chargers 20
Butler saw action but did not have a reception in the Seahawks’ victory over the Chargers.
Kerry Collins (1992-94), QB, Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans 29, New York Giants10
The longest active NFL tenured Nittany Lion, in his 17th professional season, Collins served as the No. 2 quarterback for the Titans but did not see any action in the Titans convincing victory over the Giants.
Dan Connor (2004-07), LB, Carolina Panthers
Cincinnati Bengals 20, Carolina Panthers 7
Connor started his third consecutive game at middle linebacker for the Panthers, totaling four tackles, two of them unassisted. He also registered two quarterback hits.
John Gilmore (1999-01), TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Tampa Bay Bucaneers 13
Gilmore started his first game of the season but did not record any catches in the Buccaneers’ loss to the Steelers.
Robbie Gould (2001-04), K, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Gould connected on two of this three field attempts, including a 19-yard game winner as time expired, and was 2-for-2 on PATs.
Tamba Hali (2002-05), LB, Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 31, San Francisco 49ers 10
Hali had a career game in the Chiefs’ win over the 49ers, registering three sacks and forcing a fumble to help Kansas City remain undefeated for the season.
Josh Hull (2006-09), LB, St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams 30, Washington Redskins 16
Hull tore his anterior cruciate ligament during practice on Sept. 15. He was placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of his rookie season.
Bryant Johnson (1999-02), WR, Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 10
Johnson earned his first start of the season but did not have a catch in the Lions’ loss.
Ed Johnson (2003-04, 2006), DT, Carolina Panthers
Cincinnati Bengals 20, Carolina Panthers 7
Starting at left defensive tackle for the third straight game, Johnson had his most productive day in a Panthers’ uniform, recording six combined stops, including five solos.
Jimmy Kennedy (1999-02), DT, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 10
Kennedy subbed in as part of the Vikings’ defensive line rotation, registering three tackles, including two solos.
Justin King (2005-07), CB, St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams 30, Washington Redskins 16
King served as an extra defensive back, notching three solo tackles.
Sean Lee (2005-07, 2009), LB, Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 27, Houston Texans 13
Lee was inactive for the third straight game.
Aaron Maybin (2007-08), DE, Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots 38, Buffalo Bills 30
Maybin made his first NFL career start versus New England, notching four total tackles, including three solos.
Kareem McKenzie (1997-00), OT, New York Giants
Tennessee Titans 29, New York Giants 10
McKenzie and the Giants offense amassed 471 total yards, including 364 through the air, but struggled to score points, posting just 10 in the loss to the Titans.
Jordan Norwood (2005-08), WR, Cleveland Browns
Norwood is a member of the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad.
Jared Odrick (2006-09), DT, Miami Dolphins
New Yorks Jets 31, Miami Dolphins 23
Odrick fractured his fibula after earning his first NFL start in week one. He did not practice last week but is not expected to miss significant time.
Rich Ohrnberger (2006-08), OG, New England Patriots
New England Patriots 38, Buffalo Bills 30
After seeing playing time in three games as a rookie for New England, Ohrnberger, a fourth round choice in 2009, is currently on the Patriots’ practice squad.
Paul Posluszny (2003-06), LB, Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots 38, Buffalo Bills 30
Posluszny has missed the last two games with a minor knee sprain. He is expected to return to the line-up on Sunday against the Jets.
Andrew Quarless (2006-09), TE, Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears 20, Green Bay Packers 17
Quarless made his NFL debut in the Packers’ Monday Night Football match-up with the Bears. He did not have a catch but made one special teams tackle.
Michael Robinson (2002-05), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 27, San Diego Chargers 20
Robinson played on special teams, making one tackle.
Bryan Scott (1999-02), S, Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots 38, Buffalo Bills 30
Scott started his first game this season and made the most of his opportunity, recording eight stops, including four solos and one tackle for loss. He also played on special teams, assisting on one tackle.
Tim Shaw (2002, 2004-06), LB, Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans 29, New Yorks Giants 10
Shaw saw action on special teams, posting two total tackles, including one solo.
A.Q. Shipley (2005-08), C, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 3
Shipley joined the Eagles in the 2010 offseason and spent the entire training camp and preseason with the team before signing to the practice squad.
Mickey Shuler (2007-09), TE, Miami Dolphins
After being waived by the Minnesota Vikings, Shuler was signed by Miami to its active roster on Sept. 24. He was inactive for his first game as a Dolphin.
Cameron Wake (2000, 2002-04), LB, Miami Dolphins
New York Jets 31, Miami Dolphins 23
Getting the start at outside linebacker for the third straight game for the Dolphins, Wake had one tackle and one pass defensed.
Derrick Williams (2005-08), WR, Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 10
Williams was on the game day roster for the first time this season, catching two passes for 23 yards, including a 17-yard reception.
