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An all-time high of 16 former Bison football players are currently on NFL rosters – 12 on active rosters and four on practice squads. That total is believed to be the most ever for an FCS school in the Division I-AA / FCS era (since 1978). Here are their highlights:
- Trey Lance -
Out for remainder of 2022 season following surgery on a broken ankle.
- Ben Ellefson -
Placed on injured reserve with a groin injury … Set to miss a minimum of four weeks.
- Cordell Volson -
Started at left guard, playing all 63 offensive snaps for the Bengals in a 19-17 loss to the Ravens … Second penalty-free game of the season.
- Chris Board -
Logged 17 snaps on special teams with one punt downed during the Lions' 29-0 loss to the Patriots.
- Derrek Tuszka -
Played 23 snaps – 10 on defense and 13 on special teams – in the Chargers' 30-28 win over Cleveland.
- Carson Wentz -
Threw for a season-high 359 yards to go with 2 TD passes while the Commanders were beat by the Titans, 21-17.
- Joe Haeg -
Inactive for the Browns' 30-28 defeat against the Chargers.
- Jabril Cox -
Played 21 snaps on special teams in the Cowboys' 22-10 win over the Rams.
- Billy Turner -
Active for the first time this season, but did not play in the Broncos' 12-9 loss to the Colts.
- Christian Watson -
Involved in all aspects with 18 offensive snaps and 4 special teams snaps as the Packers lost to the Giants, 27-22 … Returned two kickoffs for a total of 35 yards while making one catch and getting one carry before leaving with a hamstring injury.
- Easton Stick -
Inactive 3rd quarterback for San Diego
- Dillon Radunz -
Started for the first time this season, playing all 64 snaps on offense for Tennessee's 21-17 victory over Washington. Did not allow a sack.
- Darrius Shepherd -
Released from Denver's practice squad October 11th
- Brayden Thomas -
Member of Los Angeles's practice squad
- Josh Babicz -
Member of Carolina's practice squad
- Zach Johnson -
Member of Baltimore's practice squad
- Bruce Anderson -
Free Agent