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South Dakotans in the NFL, Week 17

matt zimmer, sioux falls argus leader
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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) walks off the field after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-21 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) walks off the field after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-21 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia.

As the NFL season winds down, the league's South Dakota pros find themselves hoping to put a strong cap on their seasons to keep themselves in the future plans of their respective clubs.

Kameron Cline and Cade Johnson were activated from the practice squad this week, while Chris Streveler, one week after a productive relief appearance at quarterback, proved his worth to the Jets by playing on special teams. And the battle of Los Angeles saw three players with South Dakota ties participating, with Trey Pipkins and Derrek Tuszka's Chargers routing Christian Rozeboom's Rams.

Here's the roll call for this week for the NFL's South Dakotans.

Kameron Cline, DT, Indianapolis Colts (USD)

Activated by the Colts for their loss to the Giants and saw the field for two plays. Did not record any statistics.

Jack Cochrane, LB, Kansas City Chiefs (USD)

Did not record any statistics in the Chiefs’ win over Denver. Was on the field for 20 special teams plays.

Tom Compton, OL, Denver Broncos (USD)

Will miss the rest of the season on injured reserve.

Matt Farniok, OL, Dallas Cowboys (Washington High School)

Remains on injured reserve for the Cowboys.

Dennis Gardeck, LB, Arizona Cardinals (USF)

Had four tackles – one for loss – in the Cardinals loss to Atlanta.

Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles (Britton-Hecla High School, SDSU)

Caught three passes for 45 yards in the Eagles’ 20-10 loss to the Saints.

CJ Ham, FB, Minnesota Vikings (Augustana)

Had no touches in the Vikings’ 41-17 loss to the Packers.

Cade Johnson, WR, Seattle Seahawks (SDSU)

Was active for the second time this season for Seattle and saw his most extensive action as a pro, playing 26 snaps on offense. Had no catches but was targeted twice in the Seahawks’ win over the Jets.

Trey Pipkins, OL, Los Angeles Chargers (USF)

Started and played 57 offensive snaps (89 percent) in the Chargers’ win over the Rams.

Riley Reiff, OL, Chicago Bears (Parkston High School)

Started and played all 52 offensive snaps in the Bears loss at Detroit.

Christian Rozeboom, LB, Los Angeles Rams (SDSU)

Played 23 snaps – all on special teams – and made one tackle in the Rams’ loss to the Chargers.

Pierre Strong, RB, New England Patriots (SDSU)

Returned a kickoff for 21 yards in the Pats’ win over Miami. Saw two snaps on offense.

Chris Streveler, QB, New York Jets (USD)

Was active for the second straight week for the Jets but did not take any snaps at quarterback. He did take the field for seven special teams plays.

Derrek Tuszka, LB, Los Angeles Chargers (Warner High School)

Played 25 snaps on special teams and three on defense for the Chargers in their win over the Rams, but did not record any statistics.

On practice squads:

Don Gardner, Bucs (SDSU)

Nate Gerry, Commanders (Washington High School)

Chris Oladokun, Chiefs (SDSU)

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakotans in the NFL, Week 17