Recap: Former UNC Players in the NFL - Week 12

Posted Nov 27, 2017
Zach Brown (Washington Redskins) led the team with nine tackles (one for loss) in Washington's 20-10 Thanksgiving day victory. He has 110 tackles this season. Julius Peppers (Carolina Panthers) had three tackles including one sack. At 37 years old, he leads the Panthers with 8.5 sacks on the season. Ryan Switzer (Dallas Cowboys) returned four kicks for 102 yards. (Inside Carolina)

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