CALIFORNIA (Oct. 6) – A pair of former California University of Pennsylvania football players are currently with NFL teams and the sports information office provides an update of their progress through the fourth week of the regular season.
CJ Goodwin (2013), defensive back #29, Dallas Cowboys
Goodwin has appeared in all four games on special teams with the Cowboys. He made one solo tackle while playing 18 snaps on special teams in a 20-17 loss at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Goodwin recovered a pivotal onside kick in Week 2 and played 23 snaps on special teams in a 40-39 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He then played 28 snaps on special teams in a 38-31 loss at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3. Goodwin registered a pair of solo tackles in Week 4 while playing 29 snaps on special teams in a 49-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Erik Harris (2008-11), defensive back #25, Las Vegas Raiders
Harris is tied for the team lead with 23 tackles (18 solo) after starting all four games at free safety with the Raiders. He tallied five tackles (two solo) while playing 83 total snaps (65 of 67 defensive) in a 34-30 victory at the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Harris recorded five solo stops and one pass defended in Week 2 and played 70 combined snaps (55 of 60 defensive) in a 34-24 win over the New Orleans Saints. He made four solo tackles while playing 73 total snaps (59 of 69 defensive) in a 36-20 loss at the New England Patriots in Week 3. Harris led the team with eight stops (six solo), plus made a solo tackle on special teams, in Week 4 and played 75 combined snaps (60 of 61 defensive) in a 30-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills.