Tennessee State football sports four former Tigers with National Football League teams during week 17.

Chris Rowland made his second consecutive appearance for the Atlanta Falcons. Rowland returned two kickoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, averaging 26.5 yards per return.

Anthony Levine saw action on special teams for the Baltimore Ravens against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Terrell Bonds remains on the Ravens Injured Reserve list after suffering an injury during the Week 10 game at New England.

Lachavious Simmons is currently on the Chicago Bears active list, but was rendered inactive against the Green Bay Packers.

In 2020, NFL teams can protect four players per week from their practice squads to prevent them from being claimed and signed by other teams.


Week 17:
Anthony Levine Sr. – SS/LB/ST
Baltimore Ravens
- Played mainly on special teams against the Cincinnati Bengals

Terrell Bonds – CB/ST
Baltimore Ravens
- Remains on the Injured Reserve list
- Left the game early in the third quarter in the Week 10 contest at New England

Chris Rowland – WR/RS
Atlanta Falcons
- Served as the Falcons kickoff returner against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Returned two kickoffs for an average of 26.5 yards per return
- First return went for 26 yards, while his second was for 27 yards

Lachavious Simmons – OL
Chicago Bears
- On activate roster
- Inactive for game against Green Bay

Chidi Okeke – OL
- Was brought in by the Jacksonville Jaguars for a workout in week 10
- Worked out with the Green Bay Packers prior to the start of the season