NFL Update: Week 1

September 8, 2008 | Football

By: UNC Athletic Communications

Sept. 8, 2008

Sam Aiken, New England - In his sixth year as a pro, his first with the Patriots, the wide receiver played special teams in 17-10 win over Chiefs Sunday.

Ethan Albright, Washington - 37-year-old veteran deep snapper helped Redskins convert seven punts in 16-7 loss to Giants Thursday.

Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco - Rookie defensive end appeared in first NFL game, played special teams in 23-13 loss against Cardinals Sunday.

Dre' Bly, Denver - 10-year veteran defensive back helped lead the Broncos to a 41-14 win over the Raiders Monday night.

Jason Brown, Baltimore - Center, who started all 16 games last year at left guard, helped Ravens rush for over 200 yards in 17-10 win over Cincinnati Sunday.

Alge Crumpler, Tennessee-Veteran tight end, in first year with Titans, caught one pass for four yards in 17-10 win over Jacksonville.

Ronald Curry, Oakland-Veteran wide receiver caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown as the Raiders lose big to the Broncos 41-14..

Ebenezer Ekuban, Denver - Veteran defensive end, who missed all of 2007 season recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, recorded one tackle as the Broncos defeated the Raiders 41-14.

Greg Ellis, Dallas - Veteran linebacker recorded three tackles in 28-10 win over Cleveland Sunday.

Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants - Fullback caught one pass for four yards and helped the Giants rush for 154 yards in 16-7 win over Redskins Thursday night.

Vonnie Holliday, Miami - Veteran defensive end, entering 11th season in NFL, recorded two tackles in 20-14 loss to Jets Sunday.

Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Experienced running back rushed for 138 yards on 25 attempts and scored three touchdowns in Steelers 38-17 romp over Texans Sunday.

Julius Peppers, Carolina - Veteran defensive end recorded one tackle in last second 26-24 win over Chargers Sunday.

Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted one field goal attempt of 44 yards to help the Steelers win big over the Texans 38-17 Sunday.

Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis - Veteran center expected to miss at least the first six weeks of the season after suffering ligament damage to his right knee in the preseason, Colts lose 29-13 to Bears.

Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville -Safety, who returned from shoulder injury after missing 14 games in 2007, recorded one tackle and one interception in 17-10 loss to Titans Sunday.

Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay - Defensive tackle, entering his seventh season in the NFL, did not record a tackle in 24-20 loss to New Orleans Sunday.

Hilee Taylor, Carolina - Rookie defensive end was not active in Panthers' dramatic 26-24 win over Chargers Sunday.

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

David Thornton, Tennessee - Linebacker, entering his seventh season in the NFL, recorded three tackles in 17-10 win over Jacksonville Sunday.

Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper helped former Tar Heel Jeff Reed convert one field goal of 44 yards in 38-17 win over Texans Sunday.

Wallace Wright, NY Jets - Third-year pro played special teams recording one tackle in Jets dramatic 20-14 win over Dolphins Sunday.