Recap: Former UNC Players in the NFL - Week Eight

Posted Nov 6, 2017
Zach Brown (Washington Redskins) had 11 tackles in the Redskins 17-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He also had one sack and three quarterback hits. Nazair Jones (Seattle Seahawks) had three tackles and half a sack. This was his first sack of the season. Jones also recovered a fumble. Eric Ebron and the Lions will take on Green Bay Monday night. (Inside Carolina)

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