CALIFORNIA (Dec. 1) – A trio 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 12th week of the regular season.
CJ Goodwin (2013), defensive back #29, Dallas Cowboys
Goodwin has appeared in all 11 games on special teams with the Cowboys. He posted one solo tackle and was credited with 73 yards on a punt return (lateral) while playing 18 snaps in a 24-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. Following a bye week, Goodwin totaled 19 snaps on special teams in Week 11 in a 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He then played 17 snaps in a 41-16 loss to the Washington Football Team in Week 12.
Erik Harris (2008-11), defensive back #25, Las Vegas Raiders
Harris sits fifth on the team with 48 tackles (35 solo) after starting nine games at free safety with the Raiders. He totaled four stops (two solo) while playing 87 combined snaps (67 of 79 defensive) in a 31-26 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. Harris registered six tackles (three solo) and one pass defended in Week 10 and played 54 total snaps (39 of 71 defensive) in a 37-12 victory over the Denver Broncos. He then collected three stops (two solo) while playing 43 total snaps (24 of 78 defensive) in a 35-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11. Harris played 26 total snaps (four defensive) in Week 12 in a 43-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Eric Kush (2008-12), offensive line #62, Chicago Bears
Kush was signed to the Bears practice squad on Nov. 10 before being promoted to the active roster on Nov. 16. He played three snaps on special teams in a 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Kush previously appeared in a combined 23 games with the Bears from 2016-18 (DNP in 2017, injured) before spending last season with the Cleveland Browns.