Recap: Former UNC Players in the NFL - Week Five
Posted Oct 9, 2017
Multiple Tar Heels played across the NFL in Week 5. Julius Peppers (Carolina Panthers) had two tackles and a sack bringing his season total to 5.5. He also made a stop when the Detroit Lions attempted a 4th-and-1. Brandon Tate (Buffalo Bills) caught two passes for 25 yards and a TD. Tre Boston (L.A. Chargers) had four tackles and a game-sealing interception.
(Inside Carolina)
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