What to Watch For in Week 4

Here's what to watch for in Week 4...

- The Kansas City Chiefs face the New York Giants and I expect the Chiefs to advance to 4-0, meaning the Giants fall to 0-4. Watch to see if the Giants start to turn the corner, it's never a good idea to count that team out, so it's possible I end up regretting my pick. They tend to start slow and finish strong.
- Peyton Manning is off to phenomenal start and this week he's up against a poor Philadelphia Eagles defense so look for him to have yet another very impressive outing. To the tune of at least 340 yards and 3 touchdown passes. We're witnessing greatness, take this time to appreciate it.
- The Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints square off on Monday Night Football. Both teams are 3-0 and only one team will leave undefeated. I pick New Orleans to win because they're at home, and playing in the dome is no walk in the park. If you told me that both of these teams would be undefeated after three games, I'd call you crazy. This should be a good one.
- The Atlanta Falcons host the New England Patriots Sunday night. I have the Patriots pulling out the win. Atlanta's banged up; Steven Jackson is out, Roddy White isn't healthy enough to be effective, and they placed starting linebacker Stephen Weatherspoon and starting defensive end Kroy Bierman on IR. Brady and his young receivers improved last week and I expect that trend to continue, while the defense contains the Falcons passing offense.

Game to Watch: Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks. As good as the Seahawks are, this game isn't a cakewalk. Houston's at home and their defense is ranked 9th against the run and 2nd against the pass. This should be a low scoring affair. If you're a fan of good defenses, you should watch this game.

Six Things We Learned from Week 3

Here's what we learned from Week 3...

1. Colin Kaepernick isn't as great as he's been made out to be. He did a great job when he stepped into the starting quarterback role after Alex Smith went down, but that success was due in large-part to the fact that opposing defensive coordinators didn't know much about him. Now, it appears that teams have figured out how to control him. He's still a good, dynamic quarterback, but the hype that surrounds him is way overblown.
2. Peyton Manning is like wine; he gets better with age. Seriously, through the first three weeks of the season the 37 year old has completed 73 percent of his passes and thrown for 1,143 yards, 12 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His 12 touchdowns are the most thrown in the first three weeks in NFL history. Can the guys in Canton, OH just make his Hall of Fame bust right now?
3. The Cleveland Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings after making an impressive comeback in the game. The Browns fans were upset after the team traded running back Trent Richardson to the Colts last week, claiming the team was giving up on the season, understandably. However, the future still looks very bright for this team and with all the picks they have in next year's draft, this team is only going to get better.
4. The Miami Dolphins are for real. I certainly didn't think this team would be 3-0 after three games, yet here we are. Nothing about their play is overly impressive, but they're winning games and that's what matters. If they make the postseason I don't give them much of a shot of advancing, but right now they do look like a Wild Card team.
5. The Pittsburgh Steelers are awful.
6. This is going to be an uber-competitive season. Through the first three weeks of the season, out of the 48 total games that have been played, 23 of them were decided by fewer than seven points. I'm not sure if that is some sort of record, but it's a very impressive stat nonetheless.

Did I forget anything? If there's something you feel I should have mentioned, or if you just want to chime in, please comment!

*Stats courtesy of www.cbssports.com

Time for NYG fans to panic?

Absolutely. Positively. YES. New York Giants fans should be panicking after seeing their team get demolished 38-0 by the Carolina Panthers. After that dismal performance the Giants are 0-3. I said in my last piece that I expected the Giants players to come out, play hard, and beat the Panthers in impressive fashion; as a way of honoring their head coach, Tom Coughlin, whose brother died unexpectedly last week. But, I was dead wrong. Not only did the Giants lose, they got their asses handed to them. It's about time New York Giants fans begin to panic, because this isn't how any team wants to start the season. The playoffs are out of the question. I realize anything is possible and they could do it, but it's not going to happen. I wonder how long before the fans start calling for Coughlin's job. New York is a hectic place to play or coach, but there's no excuse for starting 0-3. I mean, even the Cleveland Browns have won a game this year.

What to Watch For in Week 3

Here's what to watch for in Week 3...

- Trent Richardson will make his debut with the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday on the road versus the San Francisco 49ers. The acquisition of Richardson, who was the third overall pick in the 2012 draft, has gotten many in the media saying that this makes the Colts a contender. I'm not so sure about that, though. While Richardson is playing on a Colts offense that sports a far superior passing game than what he had in Cleveland, he's running behind a much less talented offensive line. Nonetheless, it's going to be exciting to see how he performs.
- Houston Texans safety Ed Reed makes his first start of the season as a Texan and it comes against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens. I'm sure Reed will be looking to pick off a pass from his former teammate Joe Flacco and take it to the house. Overall this should be a good game between two of the AFC's better teams.
- The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers are both looking for their first win of the season. I would give Carolina a good chance of winning this game, but after news broke that Giants head coach Tom Coughlin's brother died unexpectedly a few days ago, his players aren't going to lose this game on Sunday. They're going to win this one for their coach. I expect them to win in a blowout.
- Watch to see how Tom Brady and his receivers perform against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady and his wide receivers struggled mightily against the Jets last week and it's been a hot topic all week. The Bucs boast one of the best run defenses in the league so the passing game needs to improve from a week ago if the Pats are going to win this game.

Trent Richardson traded to Colts

ESPN has reported that the Cleveland Browns have traded running back to Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts in return for the Colts' 2014 first round draft pick. The Browns drafted Richardson with the third overall selection in 2012 and I personally am shocked that he's been traded. But, there's a new regime in Cleveland and they want to bring in their own guys, and with two picks in the first round of next year's draft, they can do just that. One of those picks is guaranteed to bring Cleveland a franchise quarterback.

Injury Roundup: Week 2

Football is a physical, violent game and naturally guys get hurt. We see it every week -- a player on the ground clutching his knee or lying on the field simply straining his body due to the pain. Just two games into the season there's been several players who are a key piece to their team go down. Here is a list of important players who were injured in Week 2.

Ryan Clady- The Denver Broncos have placed their All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady on season-ending injured reserve today. Clady suffered a Lisfranc injury against the New York Giants this past Sunday. It's never good when a team loses its left tackle, and considering Peyton Manning's history of neck injuries, I'm sure the coaching staff are concerned about the protection of Manning's blindside moving forward.
Steven Jackson- Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson injured his thigh in Sunday's matchup against the St. Louis Rams and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.
Malcom Floyd- San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcolm Floyd was taken off the field on a stretcher after taking a bone-crunching hit to the head Sunday against the Eagles. Reports say that he is "out indefinitely."
Eddie Lacy- Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy is expected to be out until Week 5, according to recent reports. Lacy suffered a concussion in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins courtesy of safety Brandon Meriwether.

*Injury updates and information courtesy of www.kffl.com

Six Things We Learned from Week 2

We're already in the third week of the regular season. Considering there's still 14 regular season games left to be played, it's wise not to overreact -- as nearly all sports writers tend to do -- to what takes place over the first two games. Here's six things we learned from Week 2.

1. Considering that the AFC isn't particularly strong this year, it's safe to say the Denver Broncos are the best team in the conference thus far. They're 2-0 and lead the league in points scored (90). But, I don't expect this offense to be able to score at this pace for the entire season, meaning the defense is going to have to show up eventually.
2. The Saints are back! With head coach Sean Payton back on the sidelines, the Saints are back to being the best team in their division. The hiring of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is paying off -- slowly, I might add. The defense is still far from good, but they're more aggressive and should improve as the season goes on.
3. The Seattle Seahawks may go 8-0 at home for the second straight season. Watching the game Sunday night I couldn't believe how loud the fans were. They take pride in their role as the "12th Man" and cause fits for opposing offenses. They host the Jaguars, Titans, Buccaneers, Vikings, Saints, Cardinals, and Rams. I don't see a scenario in which any of those teams come into CenturyLink Field and leave with a win.
4. The Pittsburgh Steelers are in for a very, very rough season. Pittsburgh has been one of the league's most consistent ball clubs for a long time. But, not anymore. They're old on defense and their offense lacks the fire power necessary to put up 24+ points consistently. The Steelers will miss the playoffs this year, marking the fourth time in the Big Ben era that they've failed to reach the postseason.
5. The New England Patriots passing game is a work in progress. The injury to Danny Amendola is a big loss but this team has talent at wide receiver. However, the possible return of tight end Rob Gronkowski this Sunday is a huge lift for the offense. Obviously he provides great blocking, sure hands, a matchup nightmare for defenses, and a big red zone threat but more importantly, he and Tom Brady will be on the same page.
6. The Kansas City Chiefs are for real? This might not count as something we've -- or I've -- learned considering it's in the form of a question. The Chiefs are 2-0 and appear bound to have a major turnaround after going 2-14 in 2012. I'm not sure that I'm ready to buy into their 2-0 record, but I think I'll be buying in pretty soon.

Did I fail to mention anything? If there's something you feel should be on this list, post a comment!

Patriots young receivers need to step up after ugly game

In last night's ugly 13-10 victory of the New York Jets, it was clear that there was a disconnection between Brady and his rookie receivers. On more than one occasion Brady's frustration was evidence as he would yell out some profanity laced words after an incomplete pass. The Patriots run a very complex offense. Brady runs a play based on the defense he sees, and his receivers have to adjust their routes according to the defense. If the receiver isn't on the same page as Brady, then the pass is going to end up incomplete or intercepted. With the exception of Julian Edelman, the receivers weren't on the same page as Brady last night. But what's even more disturbing is the passes that Aaron Dobson dropped. I counted four drops on the night for the rookie, all four should have caught. During the pre-draft process the word on him was how great his hands were (he didn't drop a ball his senior season), but he struggled to corral passes in last night's game. Now, it was raining heavily in the second half, but the kid wasn't catching them when it was dry. The bright lights may have gotten to him, playing in his first professional game, but he, along with fellow rookies Kenbrell Thompkins and Josh Boyce, need to step it up a notch. Julian Edelman can't be the only reliable target Tom Brady has. Reports say that Danny Amendola may be sidelined for up to six weeks with a groin injury. When tight end Rob Gronkowski returns to the field it's going to help this offense immensely. But these young receivers need understand that there's a sense of urgency here and they need to mature fast and play like veterans, not rookies. It's a lot to ask of guys in their first professional season but this is a world class organization and Brady is a first ballot hall of famer, and his receivers need to play to his standards.

What to Watch For in Week 2

Here's what to watch for in Week 2...
- The Patriots vs. Jets rivalry takes center stage on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football. The Patriots struggled with consistency against Buffalo and will be without wide receiver Danny Amendola, running back Shane Vereen, and tight end Zach Sudfeld. Meanwhile the Jets are probably overly confident after their fluke victory against Tampa Bay. Rex Ryan has probably been running his mouth behind closed doors. This should be a good game, Patriots win.
- Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a subpar performance against an underrated Panthers defense. But this week he faces a far better 49ers defense. Both teams are fighting to win the NFC West.
- How Atlanta bounces back from their Week 1 loss to the Saints. This week they host a very tough Rams team that boasts a much more disciplined and aggressive defense. Steven Jackson spent his first 9 seasons in St. Louis and for the first time in his career he's on the opposite sideline. One has to think he'll be running with a little something extra in his step.
- How far Cleveland has to go before becoming a threat in the AFC North. The Steelers are on the decline and Baltimore is still second best in the division, but the Browns time is coming. Brandon Weeden isn't the answer but there are still plenty of pieces in place to have an ok season, by Cleveland standards.

Game to Watch: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers - These are the only two teams that have coaches who are more energized and more pumped up than their players. The Seahawks are looking to knock the 49ers and win the NFC West this year, it won't be easy. The way I see it, this rivalry is only beginning. Look for this game to very physical with lots of trash talking and maybe some extra shoves after the whistles. If you like smash mouth, in your face football, then don't miss this Sunday night game.

Best available free agents

With Week 1 of the regular season in the books teams can now sign free agents to a contract without having to guarantee that player's annual salary. For example, the New York Jets released quarterback Brady Quinn on Saturday intent on re-signing him after the conclusion of Week 1 regular season games so that they wouldn't be obligated to guarantee him his annual salary; Quinn was re-signed by the Jets this afternoon. With that said, here's a list of the best remaining free agents by position.

Quarterback:
Vince Young
John Skelton
Graham Harrell
Running Back:
Willis McGahee
Brandon Jacobs
Beanie Wells
Michael Turner
Joe McKnight
Lance Ball
Fullback: 
John Conner
Michael Robinson
Wide Receiver:
Braylon Edwards
Steve Breaston
Austin Collie
Mike Thomas
Laurent Robinson
Donte Stallworth
Jabar Gaffney
David Nelson
Lavelle Hawkins
Tight End:
Kellen Davis
Daniel Fells
Jake Ballard
Travis Beckum
Matthew Mulligan
David Thomas
Mike Shanahan
Offensive Line:
Jason Smith
Antoine Caldwell
Geoff Hangartner
Nick McDonald
Chilo Rachal
Max Starks
Defensive Line:
Richard Seymour
Mark Anderson
Casey Hampton
Marvin Austin
Aaron Maybin
Marcus Benard
Justin Francis
Sione Fua
Kyle Moore
Linebacker:
Michael Boley
Jo-Lonn Dunbar
LeRoy Hill
Thomas Howard
Jamar Chaney
Takeo Spikes
Bart Scott
Defensive Back:
Kerry Rhodes
Drayton Florence
Joselio Hanson
Kenny Phillips
Antwaun Molden
James Sanders
Tom Zbikowski
Punter:  
Reggie Hodges
Brian Moorman
Drew Butler

Giants set to workout three after Wilson fumbles twice in opener

We saw what happened to Giants running back David Wilson in 2012 after he fumbled the ball on his second career carry in the season opener against the Cowboys; he wound up head coach Tom Coughlin's doghouse. Well, Sunday night was like deja vu for Giants fans as they saw Wilson fumble not once, but twice, against the Cowboys in the 2013 season opener! Wilson needs to get stronger in his upper body, particularly his arms, so he can securely hold onto the ball. Defenders are going to be ripping away at that football using all of their strength to pry it loose, he needs to bulk up so he can match their strength. He should also talk to the league's best running back -- Adrian Peterson -- who fumbled the ball 20 times in his first three seasons compared to just six times since then. As for the Giants, reports say that they're bringing in running backs Brandon Jacobs, Willis McGahee, and Joe McKnight for workouts.

What people are not talking about, however, is that quarterback Eli Manning threw three interceptions against Dallas. That sure as hell isn't going to help win a ball game. Manning has always been prone to throwing interceptions -- he averages 14.7 per season. Forget the two fumbles, what about the three picks? Well, winning two super bowls gives a quarterback plenty of room for error.

Steelers lost more than just the game

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost three players -- All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey (torn right ACL, MCL), running back LaRod Stephens-Howling (torn right ACL), and starting linebacker Larry Foote (ruptured right biceps)-- for the remainder of the 2013 season due to injury during Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans; talk about adding insult to injury. The Steelers have had trouble with their offensive line in recent seasons and the loss of Pouncey is going to hurt this team immensely, both in the running game and the passing game. With rookie running back currently Le'Veon Bell nursing an injury and Isaac Redman's abysmal performance on Sunday, the loss of Stephens-Howling hurts them. He may not have been a realistic option to step in and fill in as a starter but he provided depth and versatility. And last, but certainly not least, starting inside linebacker Larry Foote. He's a very solid linebacker and brings a veteran presence to an otherwise young Steelers linebacking corps. Behind him on the depth chart is rookie Vince Williams, drafted in the sixth round out of Florida State, and fourth year man Kion Wilson who is also in his first season in Pittsburgh. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, one of the league's most underrated inside linebackers -- Lawrence Timmons -- wears the black and yellow. After placing Pouncey, Stephens-Howling, and Foote on injured reserve the Steelers signed free agent kicker Shayne Graham, center Fernando Velasco, and running back Jonathan Dwyer, who was released by the Steelers last week.

*Roster moves courtesy of www.cbssports.com

Patriots pull out an ugly win

The Patriots beat the Bills 23-21 on a last second Stephen Gostkowski field goal. Buffalo was without two of their best defensive backs -- two-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd and second year cornerback Stephon Gilmore, but that didn't seem to phase the rest of the unit as they did a solid job of taming the Pats high powered offense. I expected New England to score far more than 23 points and for Brady to have a better day, but it will take a little more time before he and all of his receivers click. Brady targeted wide receivers Danny Amendola and Kenbrell Thompkins a game high 14 times. Stevan Ridley put the ball on the turf twice on the day and found himself in coach Belichick's doghouse while teammate Shane Vereen proved he can be an every down back rushing for 101 yards on 14 carries. For my fellow Patriots fans, we got the "W" and that's the most important thing; we know Belichick will be on his guys this week about the turnovers and everything they can do better. Also, we got to see Brady conduct a clutch game winning drive to end the game; always great to see. As for Bills fans, they should be excited about their team. With a rookie head coach, a rookie starting quarterback, and two of their best defensive players not dressed, they still led one of the league's best teams with under a minute remaining in the final quarter. They played a great game and they're a team on the rise.

*Game stats courtesy of www.cbssports.com

What to Watch For in Week 1

Here's what to watch for in this week's action...
- How Tom Brady gels with his new, young receivers
- Chip Kelly's up-tempo offense in Philly
- How Darrelle Revis plays after tearing ACL in 2012; facing his former team
- Performance of the Saints now that head coach Sean Payton is back
- The Raiders quarterback battle could get very interesting if Terrell Pryor plays well against the Colts
- Time is running out for the Dallas Cowboys to win their division and beating the Giants at home would be a good start; the Giants are 4-0 at "Jerry's World"

Game to Watch: Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints- If you like high scoring games, then this is the matchup for you.

Peyton Manning lights up Ravens defense

In the 2013 season opener, one has to imagine that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning had a little extra motivation to beat the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens after the embarrassing defeat they suffered at their feet in last year's playoffs. If he didn't have that extra motivation then he sure fooled me. Manning threw for 462 yards and 7 touchdowns! That's not a typo, he tied the NFL record for touchdown passes in a game with 7. The greatest regular season quarterback in NFL history proved why he claims that title last night.

Let this also be a wake up call for Ravens fans. I was expecting this team to struggle this year -- not quite to the tune of 49-27, but to struggle nonetheless. Losing Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Anquan Boldin  in the offseason, and the injury to Dennis Pitta are all significant. General manager Ozzie Newsome is the best in the business when it comes to bringing in talent and he did another great job this year, however it's not going to be enough. The Ravens will win their share of games and I expect them to go 10-6 and be one of the two wild card teams. Meanwhile, Denver will be either first or second in the AFC by year's end. What a way to start the NFL season, am I right?

Most Surprising Roster Cuts

After the 53 man cut down deadline -- Saturday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. -- there were hundreds of players who were let go by their team. Most of those players were journeymen or undrafted rookies, but there were a few players released that caught my eye.

Name:                    Position:             Experience:    Former Team:   Current Team:  
Jonathan Dwyer      Running Back        4th Year          Steelers              Free Agent
- I was surprised to see Dwyer cut due to the injury to rookie running back Le'Veon Bell. Pittsburgh did trade for RB Felix Jones, but he's for of a change of pace back. Bell's injury must not be too severe.
Robert Meachem    Wide Receiver        7th Year          Chargers            Saints
- Meachem carries the "bust" label on his back since the Saints wasted a first round pick on him in '07. I thought the Chargers would keep him around due to the injuries at WR and his high salary. But, they decided to do away with the underachiever and take a $6.875 million cap hit.
Vince Young          Quarterback           8th Year          Packers              Free Agent
- When the Packers signed V.Y. I thought it was a smart signing. He's a talented QB that would make a fine backup in this league. When Graham Harrell was cut, it looked like Young would be the backup to Aaron Rodgers in '13. However, Young was cut and the Packers signed veteran Seneca Wallace instead.       
Chris Harper       Wide Receiver        Rookie            Seahawks             49ers
- This is the perfect example that just because a player was drafted doesn't mean he's guaranteed a spot on the roster. Harper was drafted in the 4th round this year but the rookie was outplayed by his fellow receivers. He was placed on Seattle's practice squad but was quickly signed by division rival San Francisco.
Drayton Florence  Cornerback       11th Year        Panthers               Free Agent
- The Panthers secondary was atrocious in 2012 and when veteran Drayton Florence was brought in this offseason I expected him to play a role in the group's potential improvement this year. That won't be the case seeing as Carolina released the 11 year vet. They do have some depth at the position and probably have confidence in their young guys.
Jo-Lonn Dunbar  Linebacker        6th Year           Rams                   Free Agent
- Seeing as how Dunbar was suspended for the first 4 games of the regular season, maybe I shouldn't be surprised the Rams cut him. But he was the team's second leading tackler in 2012 and he brings an attitude and nastiness to the defense. Head coach Jeff Fischer has hinted at a possible return to the team, according to www.nbcsports.com.

Practice Squad: Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins

Name:                       Position:                 Height/Weight:                 Experience:
Will Compton            Linebacker                6'2"/230lbs.                       Rookie
Dominque Hamilton  Defensive End          6'5"/315lbs.                       2nd Year
Jawan Jamison          Running Back           5'7"/203lbs.                        Rookie
Lance Lewis             Wide Receiver           6'2"/207lbs.                        2nd Year
Chase Minnifield      Cornerback                6'0"/186lbs.                        2nd Year
Xavier Nixon            Tackle                        6'6"/309lbs.                       Rookie
Tevita Stevens           Center                       6'3"/300lbs.                       Rookie
Nick Williams         Wide Receiver            5'10"/184lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.redskins.com

Pracitce Squad: Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans

Name:                  Position:                 Height/Weight:                 Experience:
Stefan Charles      Defensive Tackle     6'5"/323lbs.                        Rookie
Al Netter              Tackle                      6'6"/310lbs.                        2nd Year
Rashad Ross         Wide Receiver        6'0"/181lbs.                         Rookie
Adam Schiltz       Tight End                 6'4"/256lbs.                        Rookie
Rusty Smith         Quarterback             6'5"/226lbs.                        4th Year
Jonathan Willard  Linebacker              6'2"/231lbs.                        Rookie
Khalid Wooten     Cornerback             5'11"/212lbs.                      Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.titansonline.com

Practice Squad: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Name:                  Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Marc Anthony      Cornerback             5'11"/196lbs.                   Rookie
Deveron Carr        Cornerback            5'11"/190lbs.                    Rookie
Skye Dawson       Wide Receiver       5'9"/183lbs.                      Rookie
Ka'lial Glaud         Linebacker             6'2"/230lbs.                     Rookie
Matthew Masifilo  Defensive Tackle   6'3"/280lbs.                    2nd Year
Danny Noble         Tight End               6'5"/248lbs.                    2nd Year
Chris Owusu         Wide Receiver       6'0"/200lbs.                    2nd Year
Mike Remmers      Offensive Tackle   6'5"/303lbs.                    2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.buccaneers.com

Practice Squad: St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams

Name:                 Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Blake Emory       Wide Receiver        6'0"/192lbs.                     Rookie
Mason Brodine    Defensive End       6'7"/284lbs.                      3rd Year
Sammy Brown     Linebacker            6'2"/254lbs.                      2nd Year
Cody Davis          Safety                    6'2"/204lbs.                      Rookie
Sean Hooey         Tackle                   6'9"/295lbs.                       Rookie
Eric Stevens         Fullback               5'11"/240lbs.                     Rookie
Justin Veltung     Wide Receiver      5'11"/183lbs.                     Rookie
Darren Woodard  Cornerback          5'11"/175lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.stlouisrams.com

Practice Squad: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks

Name:                Position:                Height/Weight:                Experience:
Michael Brooks  Defensive Tackle    6'3"/276lbs.                       Rookie
Cooper Helfet     Tight End                6'4"/240lbs.                       2nd Year
Ty Powell            Linebacker             6'2"/249lbs.                       Rookie
Ryan Seymour    Guard                      6'4"/301lbs.                      Rookie
DeShawn Shead  Safety                     6'2"/220lbs.                       2nd Year
Sealver Siliga      Defensive Tackle   6'2"/325lbs.                       3rd Year
Jared Smith         Defensive Tackle   6'4"/302lbs.                       Rookie
Bryan Walters    Wide Receiver        6'0"/190lbs.                       4th Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.seahawks.com

Practice Squad: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

Name:                  Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Carter Bykowski   Tackle                   6'6"/306lbs.                      Rookie
Jewel Hampton     Running Back       5'9"/210lbs.                      2nd Year
Chuck Jacobs        Wide Receiver      6'0"/178lbs.                      Rookie
Darryl Morris       Cornerback            5'10"/188lbs.                    Rookie
Patrick Omameh   Guard                    6'4"/305lbs.                      Rookie
Mike Purcell         Nose Tackle          6'3"/303lbs.                      Rookie
Michael Thomas   Safety                   5'11"/196lbs.                     2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.49ers.com

Practice Squad: San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers

Name:                  Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Nick Becton          Tackle                     6'6"/323lbs.                      Rookie
Jake Byrne             Tight End               6'4"/258lbs.                      2nd Year
Toney Clemons     Wide Receiver        6'2"/210lbs.                      2nd Year
Marcus Cromartie  Cornerback            6'0"/195lbs.                      Rookie
Thomas Keiser       Linebacker             6'4"/260lbs.                     3rd Year
Brandon Moore     Defensive End        6'5"/317lbs.                      Rookie
Will Pericak          Defensive End        6'3"/300lbs.                      Rookie
Kenny Wiggins     Tackle                     6'6"/314lbs.                      3rd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.chargers.com

Practice Squad: Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers

Name:                      Position:                      Height/Weight:                      Experience:
Alvester Alexander  Running Back               5'11"/213lbs.                           2nd Year
Brian Arnfelt            Defensive End              6'4"/298lbs.                              Rookie
Alan Baxter              Linebacker                    6'0"/238lbs.                             Rookie
Justin Brown            Wide Receiver              6'3"/209lbs.                             Rookie
Isaiah Green             Cornerback                   5'10"/180lbs.                           2nd Year
Chris Hubbard         Guard                            6'4"/286lbs.                             Rookie
Joe Long                  Guard                            6'5"/304lbs.                             2nd Year
Kashif Moore          Wide Receiver               5'10"/175lbs.                           2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.steelers.com

Practice Squad: Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

Name:                  Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Brandon Bair        Defensive End        6'6"/285lbs.                     3rd Year
Michael Bamiro    Tackle                    6'8"/340lbs.                      Rookie
Keelan Johnson     Safety                    5'11"/212lbs.                    Rookie
Travis Long          Linebacker             6'4"/252lbs.                      Rookie
Isaac Remington   Guard/Tackle         6'6"/305lbs.                      Rookie
Trenton Robinson  Safety                    5'9"/193lbs.                     2nd Year
Greg Salas             Wide Receiver      6'2"/210lbs.                      3rd Year
Matthew Tucker   Running Back        6'1"/227lbs.                      Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com and www.ourlads.com      

Practice Squad: Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders

Name:                     Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Chance Casey          Cornerback            5'11"/190lbs.                    Rookie
Greg Jenkins            Wide Receiver       6'1"/208lbs.                      Rookie
Shelton Johnson       Safety                    6'0"/197lbs.                      Rookie
Brian Leonhardt       Tight End              6'5"/255lbs.                      Rookie
Lamar Mady             Guard                    6'2"/315lbs.                      Rookie
Matt McCants           Tackle                   6'5"/309lbs.                      2nd Year
Marshall McFadden  Linebacker            6'1"/233lbs.                     2nd Year
Tyler Wilson             Quarterback          6'2"/215lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.raiders.com

Practice Squad: New York Jets

New York Jets

Name:                      Position:                      Height/Weight:                      Experience:
Michael Campbell   Wide Receiver               6'2"/205lbs.                             3rd Year
Troy Davis               Linebacker                     6'2"/251lbs.                            Rookie
Tevita Finau            Defensive Tackle           6'5"/288lbs.                             2nd Year
Dalton Freeman       Center                            6'5"/291lbs.                             Rookie
Rontez Miles           Safety                             6'0"/203lbs.                             Rookie
Chris Pantale          Tight End                        6'5"/254lbs.                             Rookie
J.B. Shugarts           Tackle                            6'6"/299lbs.                             2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.nyjets.com

Practice Squad: New York Giants

New York Giants

Name:                 Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Steven Baker       Tackle                     6'8"/310lbs.                      2nd Year
Matt Broha          Defensive End        6'4"/255lbs.                      2nd Year
Stephen Goodin   Guard                     6'6"/310lbs.                      2nd Year
Marcus Harris      Wide Receiver       6'1"/185lbs.                      3rd Year
Eric Herman        Guard                     6'4"/320lbs.                      Rookie
Charles James      Cornerback            5'9"/179lbs.                      Rookie
Jawanza Starling  Safety                    6'0"/206lbs.                       Rookie
Julian Talley        Wide Receiver       6'1"/192lbs.                      2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.nygiants.com and www.ourlads.com     

Practice Squad: New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

Name:                Position:                     Height/Weight:               Experience:
Ryan Griffin       Quarterback                 6'5"/206lbs.                       Rookie
Salim Hakim      Wide Receiver             5'11"/188lbs.                     2nd Year
Mike Higgins      Tight End                    6'5"/242lbs.                       3rd Year
Austin Johnson    Linebacker/Fullback   6'1"/235lbs.                      2nd Year
Rufus Johnson     Linebacker                  6'4"/248lbs.                      Rookie
Marcel Jones        Tackle                         6'7"/320lbs.                       2nd Year
Senio Kelemente   Guard                         6'4"/300lbs.                      2nd Year
Jumal Rolle         Cornerback                  5'11"/187lbs.                    Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.neworleanssaints.com and www.ourlads.com

Practice Squad: New England Patriots

New England Patriots

Name:                 Position:              Height/Weight:             Experience:
Ja'Gared Davis    Linebacker            6'0"/245lbs.                    Rookie
Kanorris Davis    Safety                   5'10"/207lbs.                   Rookie
Jordan Devey     Tackle                   6'6"/317lbs.                     Rookie
R.J. Dill              Tackle                   6'6"/316lbs.                     Rookie
Marcus Forston  Defensive Tackle  6'3"/305lbs.                    2nd Year
Justin Green       Cornerback            5'11"/195lbs.                  Rookie
Josh Kline          Guard/Center         6'3"/295lbs.                    Rookie
Quentin Sims     Wide Receiver       6'3"/202lbs.                    Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.patriots.com

Practice Squad: Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

Name:                   Position:                Height/Weight:                Experience:
Joe Banyard           Running Back         5'11"/213lbs.                     2nd Year
Travis Bond           Guard                      6'6"/329lbs.                       Rookie
Everett Dawkins    Defensive Tackle    6'2"/292lbs.                       Rookie
Chase Ford            Tight End                6'6"/245lbs.                       2nd Year
Kevin Murphy       Tackle                     6'7"/295lbs.                       2nd Year
Tristan Okpalaugo  Defensive End       6'4"/260lbs.                       Rookie
Rodney Smith        Wide Receiver        6'6"/219lbs.                       Rookie
Adam Thielen        Wide Receiver        6'3"/200lbs.                       Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.vikings.com

Practice Squad: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

Name:                   Position:                  Height/Weight:                  Experience:
Sam Brenner          Center                       6'2"/301lbs.                         Rookie
Jordan Kovacs       Safety                        5'10"/205lbs.                       Rookie
Al Lupuaho           Defensive Tackle      6'3"/285lbs.                          Rookie
Marvin McNutt     Wide Receiver          6'3"/216lbs.                          2nd Year
Kyle Miller            Tight End                 6'5"/257lbs.                          3rd Year
DeAndre Presley  Cornerback                5'10"/185lbs.                        2nd Year
Jason Weaver        Tackle                       6'4"/313lbs.                          Rookie
Brian Tyms           Wide Receiver          6'3"/210lbs.                          2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.nfl.com and www.ourlads.com

Practice Squad: Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs

Name:                    Position:                   Height/Weight:                   Experience:
Malcolm Bronson   Safety                        5'11"/192lbs.                        Rookie
Tommy Draheim    Center                        6'4"/309lbs.                          2nd Year
Darin Drakeford     Linebacker                 6'1"/240lbs.                          Rookie
Frankie Hammond  Wide Receiver           6'1"/185lbs.                          Rookie
Demetrius Harris    Tight End                   6'7"/230lbs.                          Rookie
Toben Opurum       Fullback                     6'1"/250lbs.                          Rookie
Matt Reynolds        Tackle                        6'4"/310lbs.                          2nd Year
Rokevious Watkins Guard                       6'3"/338lbs.                           2nd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.kcchiefs.com

Practice Squad: Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

Name:               Position:               Height/Weight:               Experience:
Marcus Burley   Cornerback            5'10"/190lbs.                    Rookie
Ryan Davis        Defensive End       6'2"/260lbs.                      2nd Year
Jeremy Ebert     Wide Receiver       6'0"/195lbs.                      2nd Year
Drew Nowak     Guard                     6'3"/300lbs.                      2nd Year
Tobais Palmer   Wide Receiver       5'11"/178lbs.                     Rookie
Lonnie Pryor     Fullback                 6'0"/224lbs.                       Rookie
Matt Scott         Quarterback           6'3"/212lbs.                       Rookie
Steven Terrell   Defensive Back      5'10"/193lbs.                    Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.jaguars.com

Practice Squad: Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

Name:                   Position:              Height/Weight:              Experience:
Daniel Adongo      Linebacker            6'5"/257lbs.                     Rookie
Thomas Austin      Guard                    6'4"/310lbs.                     3rd Year
Chandler Harnish   Quarterback         6'2"/222lbs.                     2nd Year
Dominique Jones   Tight End             6'3"/270lbs.                     2nd Year
Josh McNary          Linebacker           6'3"/251lbs.                     Rookie
Sheldon Price         Cornerback          6'2"/180lbs.                     Rookie
Da'Rick Rogers      Wide Receiver     6'3"/205lbs.                     Rookie
Kerwynn Williams  Running Back     5'8"/198lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.colts.com

Practice Squad: Houston Texans

Houston Texans

Name:                     Position:              Height/Weight:              Experience:
Zach Boren              Fullback                6'0"/254lbs.                     Rookie
Keith Browner         Defensive End      6'4"/288lbs.                     2nd Year
Roc Carmichael       Cornerback           5'10"/190lbs.                   3rd Year
Andy Cruse             Wide Receiver      6'3"/209lbs.                     Rookie
Ray Graham             Running Back      5'9"/195lbs.                     Rookie
Alex Kupper            Guard                    6'3"/299lbs.                     Rookie
Mike Mohamed       Linebacker           6'3"/238lbs.                     3rd Year
Uzoma Nwachukwu Wide Receiver     5'11"/198lbs.                   Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.houstontexans.com

Practice Squad: Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers

Name:                Position:              Height/Weight:              Experience:
Aaron Adams      Tackle                  6'5"/305lbs.                     Rookie
Bryan Collins      Guard                   6'3"/301lbs.                     Rookie
Michael Hill        Running Back      5'10"/209lbs.                   Rookie
Charles Johnson  Wide Receiver     6'2"/215lbs.                     Rookie
James Nixon       Cornerback           6'0"/186lbs.                     2nd Year
Jake Stoneburner Tight End             6'3"/249lbs.                     Rookie
Scott Tolzien       Quarterback         6'3"/205lbs.                     3rd Year
Myles White       Wide Receiver     6'0"/182lbs.                      Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.nfl.com and www.packers.com

Practice Squad: Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

Name:                               Position:              Height/Weight:              Experience:
Rodney Austin                   Guard                    6'4"/311lbs.                     2nd Year
Shaun Chapas                    Fullback                6'2"/244lbs.                     3rd Year
Corey Fuller                      Wide Receiver       6'2"/204lbs.                      Rookie
Chris Greenwood               Cornerback           6'1"/193lbs.                      2nd Year
Brandon Hepburn               Linebacker           6'2"/240lbs.                      Rookie
Steven Miller                      Running Back      5'7"/172lbs.                      Rookie
Xavier Proctor                    Defensive Tackle  6'6"/272lbs.                     Rookie
Jimmy Saddler-McQueen   Defensive Tackle  6'2"/299lbs.                    4th Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.detroitlions.com

Practice Squad: Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

Name:                  Position:              Height/Weight:              Experience:
Edwin Baker         Running Back       5'8"/200lbs.                     2nd Year
Paul Cornick         Tackle                   6'6"/310lbs.                     2nd Year
Ben Garland          Guard                   6'5"/308lbs.                      3rd Year
Tavarres King       Wide Receiver     6'0"/191lbs.                      Rookie
Brandon Marshall  Linebacker          6'0"/238lbs.                      2nd Year
Vinston Painter      Tackle                 6'6"/309lbs.                      Rookie
Gerell Robinson    Wide Receiver     6'4"/220lbs.                     2nd Year
John Youboty        Defensive End     6'4"/258lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.denverbroncos.com

Practice Squad: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

Name:                   Position:             Height/Weight:              Experience:
Tim Benford          Wide Receiver     5'11"/196lbs.                   2nd Year
Danny Coale          Wide Receiver     6'0"/201lbs.                     2nd Year
Ray Dominguez     Guard/Tackle      6'4"/334lbs.                     3rd Year
Jakar Hamilton       Safety                 5'11"/196lbs.                    Rookie
Cameron Lawrence Linebacker         6'2"/239lbs.                     Rookie
Micah Pellerin        Cornerback         6'0"/195lbs.                     2nd Year
Alex Tanney           Quarterback        6'4"/220lbs.                     2nd Year
Jason Vega             Defensive End     6'4"/255lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.nfl.com

Practice Squad: Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

Name:                   Position:             Height/Weight:              Experience:
Jasper Collins        Wide Receiver     5'11"/190lbs.                   Rookie
Kip Edwards          Cornerback          5'10"/190lbs.                   Rookie
Darius Eubanks      Defensive Back   6'2"/222lbs.                     Rookie
Terrence Frederick Cornerback         5'10"/190lbs.                    2nd Year
Caylin Hauptmann Guard                  6'3"/300lbs.                     Rookie
Julian Posey           Cornerback          5'10"/190lbs.                   3rd Year
Jamoris Slaughter  Defensive Back    6'0"/190lbs.                     Rookie

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.clevelandbrowns.com

Practice Squad: Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

Name:                    Position:              Height/Weight:              Experience:
Reid Fragel             Tackle                   6'8"/305lbs.                     Rookie
Cobi Hamilton        Wide Receiver      6'2"/205lbs.                     Rookie
Daniel Herron         Running Back       5'10"/212lbs.                   2nd Year
T.J. Johnson            Center                   6'4"/310lbs.                     Rookie
Chris Lewis-Harris  Cornerback           5'10"/180lbs.                   2nd Year
Onterio McCalebb   Cornerback           5'10"/170lbs.                   Rookie
J.K. Schaffer            Linebacker           6'0"/232lbs.                      2nd Year
Greg McElroy         Quarterback          6'2"/220lbs.                     3rd Year

*Practice squad roster courtesy of www.bengals.com