University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Season Preview
August 29, 2007 | Football
Aug. 29, 2007
NFL Update: Season Preview
Sam Aiken, Buffalo Bills - Wide receiver with 4 catches for 30 yards in preseason, could play a role on special teams for Bills
Ethan Albright, Washington Redskins - Listed as Redskins long snapper for the upcoming season
Matt Baker - Cut by New Orleans Saints on 8/21
Dre' Bly, Denver Broncos - First year with Broncos, figures to play instrumental role in secondary alongside Champ Bailey
Jason Brown, Baltimore Ravens - Listed as starter at left guard for the Ravens in 2007
Bobby Blizzard - Cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on 8/24
Alge Crumpler, Atlanta Falcons - Starting tight end, could see different role without Michael Vick at quarterback
Ronald Curry, Oakland Raiders - Wide receiver who plans to play significant role in offense after signing long-term off-season deal
Russell Davis, Seattle Seahawks - Defensive tackle for Seahawks, who is in his eighth season as a professional
Tommy Davis - Cut by New York Giants on 9/1
Larry Edwards - Cut by the St. Louis Rams on 8/26
Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver Broncos - Defensive end for Broncos who was placed on injured reserve for the 2007 season with a torn right Achilles' tendon
Greg Ellis, Dallas Cowboys - Starting linebacker in 3-4 defense under new coach Wade Phillips
Zach Hilton - Cut by San Francisco 49ers on 9/1
Madison Hedgecock, St. Louis Rams - Listed as starter at fullback for Rams and could play big role on special teams in 2007
Jesse Holley - Cut by Cincinnati Bengals on 9/1
Vonnie Holliday, Miami Dolphins - Starter at defensive tackle, who could play alongside former Tar Heel Chase Page
Cedrick Holt - Cut by the Indianapolis Colts on 8/28
Chase Page, Miami Dolphins - Listed at second on depth chart at defensive end in his second NFL season
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers - Starting running back for Steelers, who plans to continue stellar NFL career
Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers - Starting defensive end, who will continue to be a giant force for the Panthers in 2007
Dexter Reid - Cut by Indianpolis Colts on 2/21
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers - Starting place kicker for Steelers, in his sixth NFL season
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts - Starting center for Colts, who looks to repeat as a Super Bowl Champion
Jonas Seawright - Cut by New York Giants on 9/1
Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville Jaguars - Listed as starter at free Safety for Jaguars in 2007, in his third NFL season
Brian Simmons, New Orleans Saints - Veteran linebacker in his 10th NFL season, the first with the Saints
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Defensive tackle in his sixth NFL season, first with Tampa Bay
Jeb Terry, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Guard placed on injured reserve by Tampa Bay on 8/28 due to ankle injuries
David Thornton, Tennessee Titans - Starter at linebacker in his second season with the Titans
Michael Waddell - Waived by Titans on 8/28, who is suffering from knee injuries
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers - Long snapper for Steelers in his third NFL season
Wallace Wright, New York Jets - Wide receiver and special teams player for Jets, in his second NFL season
Victor Worsley - Cut by Indianapolis Colts on 9/1
