DeKALB — Four former NIU football players remain in the NFL, including one who is part of the only remaining undefeated team in the NFC.
Defensive back Jimmie Ward of the San Francisco 49ers made his season debut Monday night against the Cleveland Browns, picking up three tackles. Ward missed the first three games of the season with a broken finger.
What was five former NIU players in the NFL is down to four following an injury that has put wide receiver Chad Beebe of the Minnesota Vikings on the injured reserve list.
After picking up two receptions in his first three games, torn ligaments found in his ankle sidelined the 2017 NIU grad.