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| Team | No. | Name | Pos | Letters at Neb |
How Acquired |
2006 Played/ Started |
Notes (* - Comment from Lindy's 2007 Pro Football Preview) | |
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Arizona Cardinals | 20 | Brown, Ralph | CB | 1996-99 | FA-07 | 16/4 | *Backup with experience provides depth at corner, but isn't a starter |
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Baltimore Ravens | 4 | Koch, Sam | P | 2002-05 | D6-06 | 16/0 | *Has placed 50 punts inside the 20-yard line in two-year career |
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Baltimore Ravens | 34 | Ross, Cory | RB | 2002-05 | UDFA-06 | 4/0 | *Diminutive runner will try to land a spot on the team as a third-down back |
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Baltimore Ravens | 31 | Washington, Fabian | CB | 2002-04 | Trd-08 | 14/14 | *Former first-round pick by Raiders will push Rolle for starting job; Fab27.com(Official Site) |
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Buffalo Bills | 90 | Kelsay, Chris | DE | 1999-02 | D2-03 | 16/16 | *This is big year for him to show he can bring rush heat |
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Carolina Panthers | 77 | Fonoti, Toniu | OL | 1999-2002 | FA-08 | - | *Heaviest player on the team will be counted on to strengthen line |
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Chicago Bears | 30 | Brown, Mike | SS | 1996-99 | D2-00 | 6/6 | *Ex-Pro Bowler has suffered serious injuries in each of the past four seasons |
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Chicago Bears | 35 | Bowman, Zackary | CB | 2005,07 | D5-08 | r | *Big, fast athlete who has serious durability and injury questions |
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Cincinnati Bengals | 19 | Larson, Kyle | P | 2000-03 | UDFA-04 | 16/16 | *Has 81 punts inside the 20 in his career against just 29 touchbacks |
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Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | Maurice Purify | WR | 2006-07 | UDFA-08 | r | - |
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Detroit Lions | 51 | Raiola, Dominic | C | 1999-00 | D2-01 | 16/16 | *Undersized, bt a fiery leader who was a Pro Bowl alternate last season |
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Detroit Lions | 27 | Bullocks, Daniel | FS | 2002-2005 | D2-06 | 15/7 | *Expected to be ready for camp after missing last season with torn ACL |
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Green Bay Packers | 32 | Jackson, Brandon | RB | 2004-06 | D2-07 | r | *Needs to be more patient and show explosiveness than as a rookie |
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Houston Texans | 3 | Brown, Kris | K | 1995-98 | FA-02 | 16/16 | *One of the few original Texans reminaing; has played in every Texan game; KrisBrownsKickClub.com |
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Houston Texans | 30 | Green, Ahman | RB | 1995-97 | FA-07 | 14/14 | *He hopes to rebond from knee injury that cost him most of '07 season; Ahman30.com(Official Site) |
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Kansas City Chiefs | 53 | Williams, Demorrio | LB | 2002-03 | FA-08 | 16/9 | *Starter in 43 of 64 games with Atlanta provides depth at all three linebacker positions; DemorrioWilliams.com |
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Kansas City Chiefs | 96 | Octavien, Steve | OT | 2006-07 | D5-08 | r | - |
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Kansas City Chiefs | 75 | Johnson, Trevor | WE-LB | 2000-03 | FA-08 | 1/0 | Journey DE/LB signed with Chiefs, June 2008; With Saints & Jets in 2006, Rams in 2007 |
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New England Patriots | 71 | Hochstein, Russ | OG | 1997-00 | FA-03 | 13/0 | *Can play every position on line; started career-high eight games in '07 |
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New England Patriots | 91 | Ruud, Bo | LB | 2004-07 | D6-08 | r | *Brother Barrett plays lineback for theh Buccaneers |
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New England Patriots | 62 | Adams, Titus | DT | 2002-05 | FA-08 | 0\0 | - |
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New England Patriots | 90 | Smith, LeKevin | NT | 2002-05 | D6-06 | 3/0 | *One of those bottom-of-the-roster guys the Patriots love to find |
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New Orleans Saints | 29 | Bullocks, Josh | S | 2002-04 | D2-05 | 16/16 | *Speedy young player has already started 43 games in three seasons |
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New Orleans Saints | 58 | Shanle, Scott | LB | 1999-02 | Trd-06 | 16/15 | *Didn't have as good a season in '07, which could cost him starting job |
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New Orleans Saints | 77 | Nicks, Carl | OT | 2006-07 | D5-08 | r | *Massive fifth-round draft pick will get shot to learn system this season |
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Philadelphia Eagles | 28 | Buckhalter, Correll | RB | 1997-00 | D6-01 | 16/1 | *Averaged 4.7 yards per carry last year, but got just 50 carries |
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Philadelphia Eagles | 16 | Hardy, Frantz | WR | 2005-07 | UDFA-08 | r | - |
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Philadelphia Eagles | 55 | Bradley, Stewart | LB | 2003-06 | D3-07 | r | *Eagles love the physicality the former Cornhusker brings to the MIKE spot |
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St. Louis Rams | 68 | Incognito, Richie | OL | 2002-03 | D3-05 | 16/16 | *Must show he can stay healthy and calm a mean streak that results in penalties |
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St. Louis Rams | 43 | Grixby, Courtney | CB | 2004-08 | UDFA-08 | r | - |
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St. Louis Rams | 90 | Carriker, Adam | DL | 2003-06 | D1-07 | r | *Recovering from offseason shoulder surgery; will likely be jack-of-all-trades again |
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St. Louis Rams | 3 | Brown, Josh | K | 1999-02 | FA-08 | 16/16 | *He'll love kicking inside, and special teams coach Al Roberts will love his kickioffs |
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San Diego Chargers | 52 | Polk. Carlos | LB | 1997-00 | D4-01 | 16/3 | *Supplies depth , but is mostly used on special teams. He plays with an edge and enthusiasm that can't be ignored |
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San Diego Chargers | 97 | Bingham, Ryon | DT | 2001-03 | D7-04 | 16/0 | *Valuable backup that could see additional playing time this year depending on the health of Jamel Williams' knee |
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San Francisco 49ers | 58 | Moore, Jay | LB | 2003-06 | D4-07 | r | *Struggled in adjustment from line before season-ending injury in preseason |
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San Francisco | 0 | Chris Patrick | OL | 2004-2006 | FA-08 | 0/0 | - |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 51 | Ruud, Barrett | LB | 2001-04 | D2-05 | 16/5 | *Became full-time starter and doesn't look to be giving it up soon |
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Tennessee Titans | 93 | Vanden Bosch, Kyle | DE | 1997-00 | FA-05 | 16/16 | *High-motor leader is team's excellent tone setter |