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Justin Bannan Baltimore Ravens - #94 Defensive Tackle
Noteworthy: Recorded one tackle in a week 13 loss to the Packers on Monday Night Football...recorded a season-high five total tackles in a week eight victory over the Broncos...in his eighth season in the NFL...helped the Ravens to the AFC Championship game in 2008...finished the 2008 season with 45 total tackles, including a sack...intercepted a pass during the 2008 regular season.
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Tyler Brayton Carolina Panthers - #96 Defensive End Noteworthy: Started but recorded no meaningful statistics in a week 13 loss to the Jets...recorded a season-high nine total tackles in a week 12 victory over Tampa Bay...recorded 40 total tackles with 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble during the 2008 regular season...helped Carolina to a 12-4 record and an NFC South title in 2008...in his seventh season in the NFL and his second with the Panthers. |
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Chris Brown Houston Texans - #22 Running Back Noteworthy: Had six carries for 15 yards, and caught two passes for eleven yards in a week 13 loss to Jacksonville...in his second season with the Texans after spending his first five seasons with the Tennessee Titans...spent the 2008 season on injured reserve.
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Mason Crosby Green Bay Packers - #2 Kicker
Noteworthy: Converted two of three field goals attempted and made three extra points in a week 13 victory over the Ravens on MNF...made 27 of 34 field goals during the 2008 season, with a season-long conversion of 53 yards...led the NFL in scoring as a rookie in 2007, as he racked up 141 points...set the Packers all-time single season scoring record in 2007.
First Two Years Eventful For Crosby - May 29, 2009 - Packers.com
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Jordon Dizon Detroit Lions - #57 Linebacker
Noteworthy: Recorded two total tackles in a week 13 loss to the Bengals...2008 Second Round Draft Pick of the Detroit Lions (45th pick overall)...played in 12 games as a rookie, mostly on special teams, but saw time at outside linebacker as well...had 28 tackles on the season, 16 solo.
A Learning Process -- May 27, 2009, detroitlions.com
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Daniel Graham Denver Broncos - #89 Tight End
Noteworthy: Caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in a week 13 victory over the Chiefs...caught three passes for 34 yards in a week five overtime victory over the Patriots...in his eighth year in the NFL, and third in Denver...had 32 catches for 389 yards and four touchdowns in 2008...won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots after the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
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Andre Gurode Dallas Cowboys - #65 Center
Noteworthy: Has started 60 of Dallas' last 62 games dating back to 2005, missing just the final two games of the 2007 season during that span....has played in 115 career games, all with the Cowboys, in his seven-year career, logging 101 starts...three-time NFC Pro Bowl selection and named a starter in 2007 and 2008.
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Brian Iwuh Jacksonville Jaguars - #59 Linebacker
Noteworthy: Recorded two tackles in a week 13 victory over the Texans...a restricted free agent following the 2008 season, he signed a contract extension in February 2009...has played in 42 games for Jacksonville over the past three seasons, collecting 62 tackles...had 10 tackles, all solo, in 2008 as a key special teams performer...originally signed as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2006 season.
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Brad Jones Green Bay Packers - #59 Linebacker
Noteworthy: Recorded four total tackles, including a sack, in a week 13 victory over the Ravens...Colorado's lone NFL Draft pick in 2009 after Green Bay selected him in the seventh round (218th overall)...was CU's co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, racking up 78 tackles, of which 48 were solo and 14 for losses, including seven sacks (the latter two both team highs).
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Michael Lewis San Francisco 49ers - #32 Strong Safety Noteworthy: Recorded 4 total tackles, including a sack, and a forced fumble in a week 13 loss to the Seahawks...recorded five total tackles, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble in a week eight loss to the Colts...has 61 tackles on the season...in his eighth year in the NFL and third with San Francisco...had 96 tackles and six pass breakups while starting all 16 games for the 49ers in 2008...played his first five seasons with Philadelphia, who selected him in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...earned a Pro Bowl appearance in 2004, while helping the Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX.
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Maurice Lucas Atlanta Falcons - #64 Defensive End Noteworthy: Named to Atlanta's practice squad on September 6, 2009...signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2009...enjoyed his finest collegiate season in 2008, starting all 12 games at left defensive end for the Buffs...played 643 snaps from scrimmage...participated in 43 tackles, with 36 solo, six for losses, and a quarterback sack. |
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Tyler Polumbus
Denver Broncos - #76 Offensive Tackle Noteworthy: Saw spot-work action at right tackle in a week 13 victory over the Chiefs...signed with Denver as a rookie free agent just after the 2008 NFL Draft...played in all 16 games for Denver in 2008, primarily on special teams.
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Donald Strickland New York Jets - #34 Cornerback
Noteworthy: Did not see action in his second consecutive game during a week 13 victory over the Bills...signed with the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent on March 25, 2009, after playing the previous three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers...In his eighth NFL season...originally a third round draft pick by Indianapolis in 2003...has 181 career tackles and two interceptions.
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Quinn Sypniewski Baltimore Ravens - #88 Tight End Noteworthy: Placed on Injured Reserve for the second consecutive season on July 28, 2009...started at tight end for the Ravens in 2007, recording 34 receptions for 246 yards and a touchdown in 16 games. |
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Lawrence Vickers Cleveland Browns - #47 Fullback
Noteworthy: Had one reception for five yards in a week 13 loss to the Chargers...in his fourth year with Cleveland...has played in 54 games for the Browns since being picked in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...had 10 rushes for 31 yards and 10 catches for 78 yards in 2008...named an ESPN all-pro in 2007...cleared the way for Jamal Lewis, who rushed for 1,043 yards and 9 touchdowns while compiling some of the most prolific rushing stats in franchise history.
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Terrence Wheatley New England Patriots - #22 Cornerback http://www.wheatley22.com/ Noteworthy: Did not play in a week 13 loss to the Dolphins...a 2008 second round pick by the New England Patriots...played in six games and started in one before a wrist injury forced him to the injured reserve list for the remainder of the 2008 season...recorded two tackles and two pass breakups in his rookie season.
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