For the first time in the 2015 season, there will be no representation by former Illinois football players when the NFL begins Week 3 on Thursday night. The New York Giants host Washington in a NFC East clash.
Here's a full list of former Illinois players in the NFL:
- Jeff Allen (OT, Chiefs)
- Jon Asamoah (OL, Falcons) - Injured Reserve
- Alan Ball (DB, Bears)
- Arrelious Benn (WR, Jaguars) - Injured Reserve
- Jeff Cumberland (TE, Jets)
- Vontae Davis (CB, Colts)
- Michael Hoomanawanui (TE, Patriots)
- Corey Liuget (DE, Chargers)
- Whitney Mercilus (LB, Texans)
- Akeem Spence (DT, Buccanneers)
- Hugh Thornton (OG, Colts)
- Tavon Wilson (FS, Patriots)
Here's the full schedule with games featuring Illini players in bold:
| Matchup |
TV |
Time |
Date |
| Washington at New York Giants |
CBS |
7:30 p.m. |
Thursday |
| Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys |
FOX |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans |
CBS |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns |
CBS |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens |
CBS |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots |
CBS |
Noon |
Sunday |
| New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers |
FOX |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets |
FOX |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans |
FOX |
Noon |
Sunday |
| San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings |
CBS |
Noon |
Sunday |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at St. Louis Rams |
CBS |
Noon |
Sunday |
| San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals |
FOX |
3:05 p.m. |
Sunday |
| Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins |
CBS |
3:05 p.m. |
Sunday |
| Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks |
CBS |
3:05 p.m. |
Sunday |
| Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions |
NBC |
7:30 p.m. |
Sunday |
| Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers |
ESPN |
7:30 p.m. |
Monday |
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