NFL Update: Week 4

September 29, 2008 | Football

By: UNC Athletic Communications

Sept. 29, 2008

Rookie Hilee Taylor recorded his first career sack Sunday alongside former Tar Heel Julius Peppers, as the Panthers win over Atlanta 24-9. In other action, Jeff Reed booted the Steelers' to a 23-20 overtime victory over Jason Brown and the Ravens.

Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, wide receiver in bye week with the Patriots.

Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapper helped Redskins convert four field goals in 26-24 win over rival Cowboys.

Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end recorded one tackle in 31-17 loss to New Orleans.

Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back recorded six tackles in 33-19 loss to Kansas City.

Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center, who started all 16 games last year at left guard, helped the Ravens rush for over 100 yards in 23-20 overtime loss to Steelers..

Alge Crumpler, Tennessee-Veteran tight end, in first year with Titans, helped lead the Titans over the Vikings 30-17.

Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver and team captain caught one pass for 11 yards in 28-18 loss to Chargers.

Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, recorded did not record a tackle in 33-19 loss to Kansas City.

Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker recorded two tackles in 26-24 loss to rival Redskins.

Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback in bye week with New York.

Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, in bye week with Miami.

Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back out Monday night against Baltimore due to a sprained knee as the Steelers' win 23-20 over the Ravens.

Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded two tackles and a sack alongside fellow Tar Heel Hilee Taylor in 24-9 win over Atlanta.

Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker connected with Greg Warren to convert three field goals, including squeaking a 46-yarder for a overtime victory over the Ravens 23-20.

Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center in bye week with Colts.

Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, led the team with eight tackles in 30-27 overtime win over Houston.

Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, not active in 31-20 win over Green Bay.

Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end recorded his first career sack in 24-9 win over the Falcons.

Jeb Terry - Offensive lineman waived by San Francisco August 2, 2008.

David Thornton, Tennessee - Linebacker, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded six tackles and forced a fumble in 30-17 win over Vikings.

Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper connected with Jeff Reed converting three field goals, including the 46-yard game-winner as the Steelers' defeat the Ravens 23-20 in overtime.

Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played special teams in 56-35 win over Arizona.