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Red Raiders in the NFL: Week 16
December 23, 2025 | Football
Red Raiders in the NFL | Regular Season Week 16, Dec. 18-Dec. 22
LUBBOCK, Texas – Despite leading the NFL in tackles, former Red Raider and Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks was not selected to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday. Brooks recorded a game-high 14 tackles in Miami's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, marking his ninth double-digit tackle performance of the season. He increased his season total to 169 tackles, nine more than the next closest player in the league.
In addition to Brooks' start, several other former Red Raiders started for their respective teams over the weekend, including Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Arizona Cardinals), Terence Steele (Dallas Cowboys) and Caleb Rogers (Las Vegas Raiders).
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALS vs. Atlanta Falcons (L, 26-19)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): After missing five-straight games dealing with an ankle injury, Taylor-Demerson returned to the lineup making his third start of the season at safety. He led the Cardinals with a career-high 11 tackles and added one pass breakup.
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): Brooks saw action on both special teams and offense. On offense, he rushed the ball four times for seven yards, while on special teams, he had a kickoff return for 41 yards and assisted on a tackle.
OL Terence Steele (2016-19): Steele played all but one offensive snap.
DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson recorded one tackle as he played 21 snaps on defense.
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks registered a game-high 14 tackles, including one pass breakup. It's his ninth game of the season recording double-digit tackles and sixth with at least 13 tackles. Brooks continues to lead the NFL in tackles with 169 stops – nine more than the next player.
P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara punted five times for 231 yards, landing three inside the 20. His longest boot of the day went for 55 yards.
DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens only saw playing time on special teams, recording 22 snaps.
Red Raiders on Injured Reserve
WEEK 17 SCHEDULE
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 12:00 p.m.
Cowboys (Steele) at Commanders (Owens) | Netflix
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 3:30 p.m.
Lions at Vikings | Netflix
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 7:15 p.m.
Broncos at Chiefs | Prime Video
Saturday, Dec. 27 | 3:30 p.m.
Texans at Chargers | NFL Network
Saturday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m.
Ravens at Packers | Peacock
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.
Seahawks at Panthers | CBS
Cardinals (Demerson-Taylor) at Bengals (Brooks) | FOX
Steelers at Browns | CBS
Jaguars at Colts | FOX
Buccaneers at Dolphins (Brooks) | FOX
Patriots at Jets (McNamara) | FOX
Saints at Titans | CBS
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:05 p.m.
Giants at Raiders (Rogers, Wilson) | CBS
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:25 p.m.
Eagles at Bills | FOX
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 7:20 p.m.
Bears at 49ers | NBC
Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:15 p.m.
Rams at Falcons | ESPN
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LUBBOCK, Texas – Despite leading the NFL in tackles, former Red Raider and Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks was not selected to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday. Brooks recorded a game-high 14 tackles in Miami's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, marking his ninth double-digit tackle performance of the season. He increased his season total to 169 tackles, nine more than the next closest player in the league.
In addition to Brooks' start, several other former Red Raiders started for their respective teams over the weekend, including Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Arizona Cardinals), Terence Steele (Dallas Cowboys) and Caleb Rogers (Las Vegas Raiders).
A complete list of statistics by former Red Raiders in the NFL is below.
ARIZONA CARDINALS vs. Atlanta Falcons (L, 26-19)
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (2019-23): After missing five-straight games dealing with an ankle injury, Taylor-Demerson returned to the lineup making his third start of the season at safety. He led the Cardinals with a career-high 11 tackles and added one pass breakup.
- Taylor-Demerson this week: 11 tackles (5 solo), 1 PD
- Taylor-Demerson this season: 10 GP / 3 GS | 47 tackles (26 solo), 6 PDs, 2 INTs
RB Tahj Brooks (2020-24): Brooks saw action on both special teams and offense. On offense, he rushed the ball four times for seven yards, while on special teams, he had a kickoff return for 41 yards and assisted on a tackle.
- Brooks this week: 4 rushes for 7 yards. 1 kickoff return for 41 yards, 1 tackle.
- Brooks this season: 14 GP / 0 GS | 13 rushes, 35 yards, 5 solo tackles (special teams), 6 returns (168 yards)
OL Terence Steele (2016-19): Steele played all but one offensive snap.
- Steele this week: No stats.
- Steele this season: 15 GP / 15 GS
DE Tyree Wilson (2020-22): Wilson recorded one tackle as he played 21 snaps on defense.
- Wilson this week: 1 tackle
- Wilson this season: 15 GP / 1 GS | 24 tackles (18 solo), 2 sacks, 6 TFLs, 1 PD, 4 QBH
- Rogers this week: Played each snap.
- Rogers this season: 4 GP / 4 GS
LB Jordyn Brooks (2016-19): Brooks registered a game-high 14 tackles, including one pass breakup. It's his ninth game of the season recording double-digit tackles and sixth with at least 13 tackles. Brooks continues to lead the NFL in tackles with 169 stops – nine more than the next player.
- Brooks this week: 14 tackles (five solo), 1 PD
- Brooks this season: 15 GP / 15 GS | 169 tackles (93 solo), 3.5 sacks, 12 TFLs, 1 FF
P Austin McNamara (2020-23): McNamara punted five times for 231 yards, landing three inside the 20. His longest boot of the day went for 55 yards.
- McNamara: 5 punts for 231 yards, 3 i20
- McNamara this season: 15 GP / 0 GS | 64 punts, 3,008 yards, 28 i20, 47.0 avg, 6 TBs
DB Tyler Owens (2022-23): Owens only saw playing time on special teams, recording 22 snaps.
- Owens this week: No stats.
- Owens this season: 15 GP/ 1 GS | 4 tackles (two solo), 7 special team tackles (5 solo)
Red Raiders on Injured Reserve
- Jalin Conyers, TE (2024), Miami Dolphins
- Patrick Mahomes II, QB (2014-16), Kansas City Chiefs
- Broderick Washington Jr., DL (2016-19), Baltimore Ravens
- Bralyn Lux, DB (2023-24), Cincinnati Bengals
- Josh Kelly, WR (2024), Houston Texans
WEEK 17 SCHEDULE
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 12:00 p.m.
Cowboys (Steele) at Commanders (Owens) | Netflix
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 3:30 p.m.
Lions at Vikings | Netflix
Thursday, Dec. 25 | 7:15 p.m.
Broncos at Chiefs | Prime Video
Saturday, Dec. 27 | 3:30 p.m.
Texans at Chargers | NFL Network
Saturday, Dec. 27 | 7:00 p.m.
Ravens at Packers | Peacock
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 12:00 p.m.
Seahawks at Panthers | CBS
Cardinals (Demerson-Taylor) at Bengals (Brooks) | FOX
Steelers at Browns | CBS
Jaguars at Colts | FOX
Buccaneers at Dolphins (Brooks) | FOX
Patriots at Jets (McNamara) | FOX
Saints at Titans | CBS
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:05 p.m.
Giants at Raiders (Rogers, Wilson) | CBS
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 3:25 p.m.
Eagles at Bills | FOX
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 7:20 p.m.
Bears at 49ers | NBC
Monday, Dec. 29 | 7:15 p.m.
Rams at Falcons | ESPN
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