The Champaign Room · Oct 13, 2020
Illini in the NFL: Week 5 Recap
Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesA former Illini captain was part of one NFL team’s best performance in years. A few others were inactive or did not play.
Jihad Ward, defensive end: Ward was in the game for 28 defensive snaps for the Ravens. He had a QB hit, but was otherwise left off of the stat sheet in Baltimore’s 27-3 blowout win against AFC North rivals Cincinnati Bengals.
Del’Shawn Phillips, linebacker: The Bills vs Tennessee Titans game was postponed until Tuesday night. On Monday, Phillips was placed on the Injured Reserve List.
Malik Turner, wide receiver/special teams: Turner was inactive for the Cowboys’ NFC East win against the New York Giants.