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The Rundown | 2009 Free Agents |
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| Team | No. | Name | Pos | Letters at Neb |
How Acquired |
2009 Played/ Started |
Notes (* - Comment from Lindy's 2009 Pro Football Preview) | |
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Arizona Cardinals | 20 | Brown, Ralph | CB | 1996-99 | FA-07 | 16/1 | *Dependable veteran backup can't start showing his age now |
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Baltimore Ravens | 4 | Koch, Sam | P | 2002-05 | D6-06 | 16/16 | *Placed a career-high 34 punts inside the 20 with a net of 39.9 yards |
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Baltimore Ravens | 31 | Washington, Fabian | CB | 2002-04 | Trd-08 | 10/10 | *Finally reached expectations when he broke up a career-best 19 passes; Fab27.com(Official Site) |
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Buffalo Bills | 62 | Incognito, Richie | OL | 2002-03 | D3-05 | 12/12 | Dec.09: Released by Rams after multiple personal foul penalties, promptly signed by Bills; *Very good run blocker, but must improve in pass protection and refrain from taking bad penalties |
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Buffalo Bills | 90 | Kelsay, Chris | OG | 1999-02 | D2-03 | 16/16 | *Hard working hold-the-fort defender has not been able to get to the QB |
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Chicago Bears | 35 | Bowman, Zackary | CB | 2005,07 | D5-08 | 16/12 | *Injury-prone athlete with has been switched from corner to safety |
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Chicago Bears | 36 | Bullocks, Josh | FS | 2002-04 | FA-09 | 12/4 | *In the free-safety mix, but needs to play with much more consistency in all phases |
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Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | Maurice Purify | WR | 2006-07 | UDFA-08 | 5/0 | - |
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Cleveland Browns | 62 | Adams, Titus | DT | 2002-05 | FA-10 | 2/0 | - |
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Dallas Cowboys | 53 | Octavien, Steve | LB | 2006-07 | FA-08 | 14/0 | *Considered more of a special teams option |
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Denver Broncos | 28 | Buckhalter, Correll | RB | 1997-00 | FA-09 | 14/7 | *Averaged almost five yards per carry the last two seasons with the Eagles |
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Denver Broncos | 97 | Smith, LeKevin | NT | 2002-05 | TR-09 | 13/2 | 08/2009: Traded to Denver from NE; *Will have to shine this summer in order to earn roster spot (Patriots) |
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Denver Broncos | 71 | Hochstein, Russ | OG | 1997-00 | TR-09 | 15/10 | 08/2009: Traded to Denver from NE; *Starter at guard in Super Bowl XXXVIII; plays all three line positions |
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Detroit Lions | 51 | Raiola, Dominic | C | 1999-00 | D2-01 | 16/16 | *Undersized, but gets absolute most out of ability. Fiery leader of the line |
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Detroit Lions | 27 | Bullocks, Daniel | FS | 2002-2005 | D2-06 | IR | 2009: IR; *Returned in 2008 after missing '07 with torn ACL; can hit hard |
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Detroit Lions | 93 | Vanden Bosch, Kyle | DE | 1997-00 | FA-10 | 16/16 | *Heart and sould of defense is coming back from groin tear that ruined '08 season; KVB93.com (Official site) |
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Green Bay Packers | 34 | Green, Ahman | RB | 1995-97 | FA-09 | 8/0 | Re-signed with Packers after playing 2-years in Houston; Ahman30.com(Official Site) |
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Green Bay Packers | 32 | Jackson, Brandon | RB | 2004-06 | D2-07 | 12/0 | *Third-down back showed growth last year but needs more burst |
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Houston Texans | 3 | Brown, Kris | K | 1995-98 | FA-02 | 16/16 | *Remains one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL; KrisBrownsKickClub.com |
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Indianapolis Colts | 52 | Glenn, Cody | OLB | 2005-08 | FA-09 | 7/0 | -Practice Squad; *Fifth rounder [Redskins] made smooth transition from running back as senior in '08 |
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Jacksonville Jaguars | 88 | Potter, Zach | TE | 2005-08 | UDFA-09 | 1/1 | -Husker DE playing TE for the Jaguars' practice squad |
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Jacksonville Jaguars | 83 | Swift, Nate | WR | 2005-08 | UDFA-09 | ps | -Practice Squad; Signed 11/19/09 |
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Kansas City Chiefs | 30 | Brown, Mike | SS | 1996-99 | FA-09 | 16/16 | -Chiefs signed 6/24; *Ex-Pro Bowler has suffered serious injuries in each of the past four seasons |
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Kansas City Chiefs | 53 | Williams, Demorrio | LB | 2002-03 | FA-08 | 16/13 | *Disappointment last year as UFA; he had trouble handling the mental side of defense; DemorrioWilliams.com |
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Miami Dolphins | 76 | Murtha, Lydon | OT | 2005-08 | FA-09 | 1/0 | -Signed from Lions practice squad, Oct.09; *Rocked the combine, but picked in 7th round based on film |
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New Orleans Saints | 58 | Shanle, Scott | LB | 1999-02 | Trd-06 | 14/14 | *Ranked 2nd on the team with 145 tackles and also recorded two sacks |
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New Orleans Saints | 77 | Nicks, Carl | OT | 2006-07 | D5-08 | 16/16 | *Fifth-round pick got chance when Nesbit was suspended and never came out |
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New York Jets | 68 | Slauson, Matt | OL | 2005-08 | D6-09 | 3/0 | - |
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New York Jets | 61 | Steinkuhler, Ty | DT | 2005-08 | UDFA-09 | ps | - |
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Philadelphia Eagles | 55 | Bradley, Stewart | LB | 2003-06 | D3-07 | IR | IR: Tore ACL in Training camp; *A three-down LB who provides athleticism and physicality in the middle |
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St. Louis Rams | 90 | Carriker, Adam | DT | 2003-06 | D1-07 | IR | *Has yet to live up to 1st-round expectations; this defense should bring out his best |
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St. Louis Rams | 3 | Brown, Josh | K | 1999-02 | FA-08 | 16/16 | *In addition to scoring half his kickoffs (33 of 66) reached end zone with 12 touchbacks |
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San Diego Chargers | 97 | Bingham, Ryon | DT | 2001-03 | D7-04 | IR | *Can he replace Olshansky as a starter after being a career backup? |
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San Francisco 49ers | 00 | Patrick, Chris | OL | 2004-06 | FA-09 | 3/0 | -*An undersized tackle who spent most of 2008 on the practice squad |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 51 | Ruud, Barrett | LB | 2001-04 | D2-05 | 16/16 | *Savvy, instinctive middle linebackerroams sideline to sideline |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 83 | Nunn, Terrence | WR | 2004-07 | UDFA-09 | ps | -Signed from Patriots practice squad 11/2009 |
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Tennessee Titans | 0 | Moore, Jay | LB | 2003-06 | FA-10 | ps | *Spent first two seasons rehabbing after landing on injured reserve due to camp injuries |