The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan in the pros Former Wolverines On NFL Rosters Through Dec. 16 • Jason Avant (Played at U-M from 2002-05), WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Hauled in 32 receptions for 376 yards and two scores in 14 games (12 starts) for the 8-6 Eagles. • David Baas (2001-04), OL, New York Giants: Out for the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered Oct. 21 … Started three of eight games for 5-9 New York, missing four others with a neck injury. • Tom Brady (1997-99), QB, New England Patriots: Completed 352 of 578 passes for 4,049 yards with 23 touch- downs and 10 interceptions for the 10-4 Patriots. • Alan Branch (2004-06), DT, Buffalo Bills: Registered 20 solo tackles, 13 assists, two tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries through 14 games (12 starts) for 5-9 Buffalo. • Stevie Brown (2006-09), S, New York Giants: Out for the year … Was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in a preseason game. • William Campbell (2009-12), OL, New York Jets: Had yet to play this year for the 6-8 Jets. • Michael Cox (2009-11), RB, New York Giants: Carried 20 times for 42 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards in seven games (one start) for the 5-9 Headlinersthis month Former Michigan athletes in the news Tim Hardaway Jr.• NBA Hardaway Jr. scored a career-high 21 points, making 5 of 8 threepointers, in a Dec. 1 game with New Orleans, but it was for naught. The New York Knicks dropped a 103-99 decision to fall to 3-13 on the season. They were 7-17 and fourth in the Atlantic Division as of Dec. 16. Jordan Kovacs • NFL The former Michigan safety and Miami Dolphins rookie was signed off the practice squad in October and has appeared in seven games, primarily on special teams. He has notched one tackle. Al Montoya • NHL The former Michigan and current Winnipeg netminder won his last three starts dating back to Nov. 27, lowering his goals-against average to 2.24. The Jets' backup stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 3-2 win at Columbus Dec. 16 for his fifth victory of the year.