Cards in the NFL: 2024 Week 2

Here’s how former Louisville Cardinals performed in Week Two of the 2024 NFL season.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates a sack with linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Week 2 of the National Football League's 2024 season is almost in the books, and former Louisville Cardinals continue to make significant impacts across the league. 15 former Cards have made it to active NFL rosters so far this season, with almost all of them contributing on a weekly basis.

Yasir Abdullah

Position: Linebacker
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Years at UofL: 2018-22

Week 1 (at Dolphins): Subbed for three solo tackles.
Week 2 (vs. Browns): Started for one tackle.

Season (Two games, one start): Four tackles (three solo).

Jaire Alexander

Position: Cornerback
Team: Green Bay Packers
Years at UofL: 2015-17

Week 1 (vs. Eagles): Started for four solo tackles, one interception and two pass defenses.
Week 2 (vs. Colts): Started for two solo tackles and one pass defense.

Season (Two games, two starts): Six solo tackles, one interception and three pass defenses.

Tutu Atwell

Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Los Angeles Rams
Years at UofL: 2018-20

Week 1 (at Lions): Subbed for no stats.
Week 2 (at Cardinals): Subbed for three receptions on four targets for 48 yards.

Season (Two games, no starts): Three receptions on four targets for 48 yards.

Mekhi Becton

Position: Offensive Tackle
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Years at UofL: 2017-19

Week 1 (vs. Packers): Started at right guard
Week 2 (vs. Falcons): Kickoff set for Monday, Sept. 16 at 8:15 p.m. EST.

Season: One game, one start.

Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

Position: Cornerback
Team: Tennessee Titans
Years at UofL: 2022-23

Week 1 (at Bears): Subbed for two solo tackles and one tackle for loss.
Week 2 (vs. Jets): Subbed for two solo tackles.

Season (Two games, no starts): Four solo tackles and one tackle for loss.

Kei'Trel Clark

Position: Cornerback
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Years at UofL: 2020-22

Week 1 (at Bills): Subbed for three tackles (two solo), one sack, one QB hit.
Week 2 (vs. Rams): Subbed for one solo tackle and one tackle for loss.

Season (Two games, no starts): Four tackles (three solo), one sack, one for loss, one QB hit.

YaYa Diaby

Position: Defensive End/Outside Linebacker
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Years at UofL: 2020-22

Week 1 (vs. Commanders): Started for no stats.
Week 2 (at Lions): Started for two tackles (one solo), one tackle for loss, and three QB hits.

Season (Two games, two starts): two tackles (one solo), one tackle for loss, and three QB hits.

Storm Duck

Position: Cornerback
Team: Miami Dolphins
Years at UofL: 2023

Week 1 (vs. Jaguars): Subbed for two solo tackles.
Week 2 (vs. Bills): Subbed for no stats.

Season (Two games, no starts): Two solo tackles.

Jonathan Greenard

Position: Outside Linebacker
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Years at UofL: 2015-17

Week 1 (at Giants): Started for one QB hit.
Week 2 (vs. 49ers): Started for two solo tackles, one sack, and one QB hit.

Season (Two games, two starts): Two solo tackles, one sack, and two QB hits.

Isaac Guerendo

Position: Running Back
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Years at UofL: 2023

Week 1 (vs. Jets): Subbed for no stats.
Week 2 (at Vikings): Subbed for one rush for no gain.

Season (Two games, no starts): One rush for no gain.

Lamar Jackson

Position: Quarterback
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Years at UofL: 2015-17

Week 1 (at Chiefs): Started for 26-41 passing for 273 yards and one touchdown; 16 rushes for 122 yards and lost one fumble.
Week 2 (at Raiders): Started for 21-34 passing for 247 yards, one touchdown and one interception; five rushes for 45 yards.

Season (Two games, two starts): 47-75 passing for 520 yards, two touchdowns and one interception; 21 rushes for 167 yards and lost one fumble.

Sheldon Rankins

Position: Defensive Tackle
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Years at UofL: 2012-15

Week 1 (vs. Patriots): Started for three tackles (one solo).
Week 2 (at Chiefs): Started for four tackles (one solo).

Season (Two games, two starts): Seven tackles (two solo).

Jamari Thrash

Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Cleveland Browns
Years at UofL: 2023

Week 1 (vs. Cowboys): Active but did not play.
Week 2 (at Jaguars): Inactive (coach's decision).

Season (No games, no starts): No stats.

Jordan Travis

Position: Quarterback
Team: New York Jets
Years at UofL: 2018

Weeks 1-2: Injured reserve (ankle).

Season (No games, no starts): No stats.

Russ Yeast

Position: Safety
Team: Los Angeles Rams
Years at UofL: 2017-20

Week 1 (at Lions): Subbed for no stats. Waved prior to week two.

Season (One game, no starts): No stats.

(Photo of Jonathan Greenard: Vincent Carchietta - Imagn Images)

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