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Six Blue Hens Accounted for in NFL Playoffs
1/5/2021 10:49:00 AM | Football
The University of Delaware well-represented on and off the field
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football program will have six representatives on display in the NFL postseason, beginning Saturday when Troy Reeder (2016-18) takes the field with the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round against the Seattle Seahawks.
Other Blue Hens making a playoff appearance include Bilal Nichols (2014-17) of the Chicago Bears, along with head coach Matt Nagy (1997-2000) and assistant special teams coach Brian Ginn (1996-99 as a player, 2000-17 as a coach) who take on the New Orleans Saints Sunday at 4:40 p.m.
Kansas City Chiefs' general manager Brett Veach (1998-2001) has guided the defending World Champions back to the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will hold a first-round bye. Also on the Chiefs' staff is assistant quarterbacks coach Joe Bleymaier (2002-05).
Reeder is third on the Rams in tackles with 53 on the season, despite playing in just 13 games. He had double-digit tackles in four of the team's final six regular-season contests.
Nichols has upped his production in year three with the Bears, recording 39 tackles in 2020. He had a strong finish to the season, tallying 14 tackles, three sacks and an interception in his final four regular-season appearances.
Also in the postseason, however injured, is Nick Boyle (2011-14) of the Baltimore Ravens. Boyle hauled in 14 receptions in 2020 before suffering a season-ending injury in week 10.
For the latest on the Delaware football program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareFB and Instagram @DelawareFootball, and like "Delaware Football" on Facebook.
Other Blue Hens making a playoff appearance include Bilal Nichols (2014-17) of the Chicago Bears, along with head coach Matt Nagy (1997-2000) and assistant special teams coach Brian Ginn (1996-99 as a player, 2000-17 as a coach) who take on the New Orleans Saints Sunday at 4:40 p.m.
Kansas City Chiefs' general manager Brett Veach (1998-2001) has guided the defending World Champions back to the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will hold a first-round bye. Also on the Chiefs' staff is assistant quarterbacks coach Joe Bleymaier (2002-05).
Reeder is third on the Rams in tackles with 53 on the season, despite playing in just 13 games. He had double-digit tackles in four of the team's final six regular-season contests.
Nichols has upped his production in year three with the Bears, recording 39 tackles in 2020. He had a strong finish to the season, tallying 14 tackles, three sacks and an interception in his final four regular-season appearances.
Also in the postseason, however injured, is Nick Boyle (2011-14) of the Baltimore Ravens. Boyle hauled in 14 receptions in 2020 before suffering a season-ending injury in week 10.
For the latest on the Delaware football program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareFB and Instagram @DelawareFootball, and like "Delaware Football" on Facebook.
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