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Gators in the NFL: Week 16

Posted December 27, 2011 on florida.scout.com
PLAYERS: Tim Tebow,  Jabar Gaffney,  Percy Harvin,  Rex Grossman
TEAMS: Buffalo Bills,  Washington Redskins

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Tim Tebow was slowed down by the Buffalo Bills over the weekend, but that didn't stop multiple former Florida players from having success for their NFL teams. There were 28 former Gators active in the NFL during week 16, while 16 of those players also got the start. Jabar Gaffney, Percy Harvin, Rex Grossman and Tebow all scored touchdowns.
Original Story: http://florida.scout.com/2/1142455.html
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