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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com PRESEASON 2017 97 IRISH IN THE PROS • James Onwualu (2013-16), LB, Los Angeles Chargers: The undrafted free agent is trying to earn a roster spot as a backup linebacker and spe- cial teamer … Made seven tackles in the Chargers' first two preseason contests. • C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks: Projected to handle a large portion of Seattle's third-down backfield duties … Had one rush for three yards and one reception for eight yards in the Seahawks' preseason opener, but missed their second exhibition game due to injury. • Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Still recovering from offseason wrist surgery, but was expected to form a one-two punch with fellow running back Ameer Abdullah … Did not play in either of Detroit's first two preseason contests. • Cody Riggs (2014), CB, Tampa Bay Bucca- neers: Attempting to earn a roster spot with the Buccaneers … Was lining up with the third-team defense early in training camp … Recorded two tackles in Tampa Bay's first two preseason games. • Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DT, Los Angeles Char- gers: Battling for a roster spot with the Chargers after being drafted in the seventh round … Reg- istered eight tackles, including half a sack, in Los Angeles' first two preseason contests. • Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vi- kings: Entrenched as Minnesota's starting tight end following his best season as a pro (83 catches for 840 yards and 10 touchdowns) … Did not catch a pass in either of the Vikings' first two preseason games. • KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Making the bid for a spot on the Bengals' 53-man roster with a strong summer … Made 10 stops (eight solo) and defended one pass in Cincin- nati's first two preseason contests. • Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vi- kings: Remains a fixture in the Vikings' secondary after making his second Pro Bowl appearance last season … Did not record any stats in Minnesota's first two preseason games. • Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Continues progressing in his recovery from a dev- astating knee injury suffered in January 2016 … Has shown improvement on the practice field and even taken some reps with the first-team defense … Made his Cowboys debut in their preseason game versus Indianapolis Aug. 19, seeing action on 12 plays and making one tackle. • Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Locked in as the Ravens' starting left tackle … Missed the team's second preseason contest with an undisclosed injury after starting the opener. • John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Was the frontrunner to be the Rams' starting cen- ter, but must fend off a couple of younger players to secure the job … Started both of the team's first two preseason games. • Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Will serve as Detroit's No. 1 receiver for the second straight year … Figures to get more work in the slot this season, a position where he has flour- ished in the past … Pulled down two receptions for 34 yards in the Lions' first two preseason contests. • Manti Te'o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Worked primarily as the starting middle linebacker early in training camp, though he comes off the field in passing situations … Not a lock to make the roster, but was on track with his performance to date … Made a pair of tackles in the Saints' preseason opener, and then racked up nine stops (seven solo) and one sack against his former team, the Chargers, in his second exhibition outing. • Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steel- ers: Regarded as one of the league's top young 3-4 defensive ends … The Steelers were attempting to lock him up with a contract extension before the start of the regular season … Made three tackles in Pittsburgh's first two preseason games. • Ishaq Williams (2011-14), DE, New York Gi- ants: Currently on the Giants' injured reserve list while rehabbing from a May 4 knee surgery … If he progresses enough he could be activated during training camp to compete for a roster spot. • Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Entered training camp as Miami's No. 3 tackle, swinging between the right and left sides as needed … Started at right tackle in the Dolphins' first two preseason games. MLB PLAYER UPDATE Through Aug. 20 • John Axford (Played at Notre Dame from 2002-05), RHP, Free Agent: Was released by the Oakland A's Aug. 1 and had yet to hook on with another team … Struggled in 22 relief appear- ances, notching a 0-1 record and 6.43 ERA … Recorded 21 strikeouts in 21 innings, but also allowed 44 base runners (27 hits and 17 walks). • Trey Mancini (2011-13), 1B/OF, Baltimore Orioles: Saw action in 109 of the Orioles' first 124 contests … Was hitting .280 with 48 runs scored, 21 home runs and 62 RBI … Hit a rookie wall in August, however, posting a .206 batting average (14 for 68) with four homers and six RBI the first three weeks of the month. • David Phelps (2006-08), RHP, Seattle Mari- ners: Was traded to the Mariners July 20, with three prospects going to the Miami Marlins … Made seven relief appearances for the Mariners, recording a 1-1 mark, three holds and a 2.57 ERA before being sidelined by an elbow issue Aug. 6 … For the season, had made 51 relief appearances while registering a 3-5 record with 21 holds, 62 strikeouts and a 3.33 ERA in 54 innings. • A.J. Pollock (2007-10), OF, Arizona Diamond- backs: Has played in 78 of the Diamondbacks' first 124 games … Was hitting .272 with 50 runs scored, five homers, 20 RBI and 17 stolen bases … After a strong July (.307 average with three home runs and three steals in 75 at-bats), scuffled dur- ing the first three weeks of August (.178 average, 13 for 73). • Jeff Samardzija (2003-06), RHP, San Francisco Giants: Posted an 8-12 record with a 4.79 ERA in his first 25 starts of the season … Whiffed 166 bat- ters in 161 innings of work … Was 3-1 with a 4.44 ERA in four August starts. ✦ Call 877-630-8768 to advertise in Blue & Gold Illustrated! MEMORABILIA Vintage Notre Dame Memorabilia Augie's Locker Room ND Stadium Items, Jerseys, Helmets, Autographs and One of a Kind Rockne Items. COME INTO THE STORE TO SEE OUR RARE NOTRE DAME HELMET DISPLAY, 1900 - PRESENT!! 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