Villanova's Kpassagnon Makes Impact In New Orleans Saints Debut

Villanova's Kpassagnon Makes Impact In New Orleans Saints Debut

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Rob Washburn

RICHMOND, Va. (September 14, 2021) – Former Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon made an impact in his first game as a member of the New Orleans Saints last Sunday, headlining the performances by former CAA Football players during Week 1 of the NFL season.

Kpassagnon, who was a starter for the Kansas City Chiefs during back-to-back Super Bowl runs in 2019 and 2020, contributed two tackles, two quarterback hurries and forced a fumble on a sack of Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love, helping the Saints to a 38-3 victory in his first game with the team.

Former Delaware linebacker Troy Reeder tallied four tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass deflection in the Los Angeles Rams’ 34-14 win over the Chicago Bears. His Blue Hens’ teammate, Nasir Adderley, had two tackles and averaged 17.5 yards on kick in returns to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Football Team, 20-16.

Adderley was one of three CAA Football players to start last week, joining former Delaware defensive end Bilal Nichols with the Chicago Bears and former Elon offensive lineman Oli Udoh with the Minnesota Vikings.

CAA FOOTBALL PLAYERS ON ACTIVE NFL ROSTERS
 
Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware – Los Angeles Chargers – started at safety – 2 tackles, 17.5 KOR avg.
Daniel Brown, TE, James Madison – New York Jets – Played, no stats
Chris Cooper, S, Stony Brook – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Not active
Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware – Philadelphia Eagles – Active, DNP
DeAndre Houston-Carson, DB, William & Mary – Chicago Bears – Played, no stats
Zach Kerr, DL, Delaware – San Francisco 49ers – Played, no stats
Tanoh Kpassagnon, DL, Villanova – New Orleans Saints – Played, 2 tackles, 1 sack (-4 yds.), 2 QBH, 1 FF
Dean Marlowe, S, James Madison – Detroit Lions – Played, no stats
Jimmy Moreland, DB, James Madison – Houston Texans – Not active
Bilal Nichols, DL, Delaware – Chicago Bears – started at defensive end – 1 tackle
Troy Reeder, LB, Delaware – Los Angeles Rams – Played, 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 pass deflection
Luke Rhodes, LS, William & Mary – Indianapolis Colts – Played, no stats
Patrick Ricard, FB/DL, Maine – Baltimore Ravens – Played, 2 receptions for 15 yards
Aaron Stinnie, OL, James Madison – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Active, DNP
Oli Udoh, OL, Elon – Minnesota Vikings – started at right guard – no stats
Josh Wells, OL, James Madison – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Played, no stats
 
CAA FOOTBALL PLAYERS ON INJURED RESERVE
 
Nick Boyle, TE, Delaware – Baltimore Ravens
Connor Davis, TE, Stony Brook – Cleveland Browns
Ethan Greenidge, OL, Villanova – New Orleans Saints
Kyle Murphy, OL, Rhode Island – New York Giants
Earl Watford, OL, James Madison – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 
CAA FOOTBALL PLAYERS ON NFL PRACTICE SQUADS

Ron'Dell Carter, DL, James Madison - Arizona Cardinals
Isaiah Coulter, WR, Rhode Island – Chicago Bears
Ben DiNucci, QB, James Madison – Dallas Cowboys
Juwann Green, WR, UAlbany – Atlanta Falcons
Gavin Heslop, CB, Stony Brook – Seattle Seahawks
Sam Kamara, DL, Stony Brook – Chicago Bears
Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond – Jacksonville Jaguars
Bill Murray, DL, William & Mary – New England Patriots
Aaron Parker, WR, Rhode Island – Carolina Panthers
Tye Smith, DB, Towson – Minnesota Vikings
David Steinmetz, OL, Rhode Island – Washington Football Team
Tyrone Wheatley, Jr., OL, Stony Brook – Chicago Bears