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Oklahoma State Cowboys In The NFL - Week 13
December 05, 2006 | Cowboy Football
Eleven former Oklahoma State Cowboys are currently on NFL rosters, and each of those players saw action during the 13th week of the 2006 NFL season. Following is a roundup of how the former Cowboys fared in last week's games.
Billy Bajema, TE - San Francisco
Bajema, who is in his second NFL season, played but did not record any stats in San Francisco's 34-10 loss to the Saints. Bajema has started three games in 2006 and has recorded one tackle on special teams.
Tatum Bell, RB - Denver
Bell returned to the starting lineup after missing two-straight games due to injury, and he produced, with 23 carries for a career-high 133 yards and a catch for eight yards in Denver's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks. The game marked Bell's fourth 100-yard rushing games this season. He has rushed for 782 yards and two touchdowns in 2006. He also has 15 catches for 61 yards.
Keith Burns, LB - Denver
A 13-year NFL veteran and special teams standout, Burns recorded two tackles at linebacker in the Broncos' loss to Seattle. Burns has eight tackles on special teams this season and has racked up 230 special teams stops in his career. He has led the Broncos in special teams tackles in seven of his 10 seasons in Denver. He has also forced seven fumbles and recovered five fumbles on special teams during his career.
Charlie Johnson, OT - Indianapolis
Johnson, a rookie who was drafted by the Colts in the sixth round, earned the first start of his career as he started at right tackle in Indy's 20-17 loss to the Titans. The Colts racked up 451 yards of total offense in the game. Johnson has played in every Colts' game this season.
Vernand Morency, RB - Green Bay
Morency, a second-year pro, had six carries for 14 yards and three catches for 43 yards in Green Bay's 38-10 loss to the Jets. He also returned three kickoffs for 70 yards. Morency is the Packers' second-leading rusher in 2006 with 257 yards on 64 carries. He also has 15 catches for 111 yards and is the Packers' leading kick returner with 451 yards on 20 kickoff returns (22.6 average).
R.W. McQuarters, CB - New York Giants
McQuarters, who is in his ninth NFL season, started at corner and recorded three tackles in the Giants' 23-20 loss to the Cowboys. For the season, he has 35 tackles and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
Antonio Smith, DE - Arizona
A defensive end for the Cardinals, Smith earned his fourth start of the season and recorded three tackles, half a sack and a quarterback hurry in a 34-20 win over the Rams. Smith has 15 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in 2006.
Juqua Thomas, DE - Philadelphia
A sixth-year pro, Thomas had one tackle in the Eagles' Monday night win over the Panthers. Thomas has 15 tackles and three sacks (one shy of his career high) in 2006.
Darrent Williams, CB - Denver
A starter at cornerback for the Broncos, Williams recorded five tackles and a tackle on special teams in Denver's loss to Seattle. Williams also had two punt returns for six yards and a kickoff return for six yards. In his second pro season, Williams has 73 tackles, three interceptions, 10 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. He is Denver's leading punt returner with 126 yards on 19 returns.
Jamal Williams, DT - San Diego
Williams, a nine-year NFL veteran, is a starter at defensive tackle for the Chargers and had five tackles in San Diego's 24-21 win over the Bills. Williams has recorded 49 tackles and two sacks on the season for the Chargers, who at 10-2 are tied for the league's best record and sit atop the AFC West standings.
Kevin Williams, DT - Minnesota
A Pro Bowl selection in 2004 and a starter for the Vikings, Williams had one tackle in Minnesota's 23-13 loss to the Bears. Williams has 29 tackles on the season and leads the Vikings with five sacks. He also has a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
