VG_Bert | 
11 18th, 2008| 
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FB Jeremi Johnson – Released to Free Agents IR
S Chris Crocker – Signs with Bengals
S John Busing – Added to Bengals
DT Orien Harris – Added to Bengals
CB Geoff Pope – Released by Bengals
DE Eric Henderson – Added to Bengals
QB Jordan Palmer – Added to Bengals
S Dexter Jackson – Released to Free Agents IR
CB Ashton Youboty – Released to Free Agents IR
LB Teddy Lehman – Signs with Bills
HB Ryan Torain – Released to Free Agents IR
HB P.J. Pope – Added to Broncos
HB Alex Haynes – Signs with Broncos
WR Glenn Martinez – Released by Broncos
HB Tatum Bell – Signs with Broncos
QB Darrell Hackney – Added to Broncos
CB Josh Bell – Added to Broncos
HB Michael Bennett – Released by Bucs
WR Maurice Stovall – Released to Free Agents IR
HB Clifton Smith – Added to Bucs
S Donte Nicholson – Added to Bucs
QB Damon Huard – Released to Free Agents IR
S Oliver Celestin – Signs with Chiefs
CB Dimitri Patterson – Released by Chiefs
CB Ricardo Colclough – Signs with Chiefs
DE Jason Babin – Signs with Chiefs
DE Brian Johnston – Released to Free Agents IR
DT T.J. Jackson – Released by Chiefs
DE Wallace Gilberry – Added to Chiefs
HB Clifton Dawson – Released to Free Agents IR
S Jamie Silva – Added to Colts
G Evan Mathis – Released by Dolphins
G/T Brandon Frye – Signs with Dolphins
S Courtney Bryan – Signs with Dolphins
S Brannon Condren – Released by Dolphins
WR Adam Jennings – Released by Falcons
T Kirk Barton – Released by 49ers
WR Dominique Zeigler – Signs with 49ers
CB Justin Miller – Released by Jets
HB Marcus Mason – Added to Jets
CB Ty Law – Signs with Jets
WR Brandon Middleton – Released by Lions
HB Aveion Cason – Signs with Lions
FB Darian Barnes – Released by Lions
FB Moran Norris – Added to Lions
HB Marcus Thomas – Released by Lions
S LaMarcus Hicks – Signs with Lions
LB Shawn Crable – Released to Free Agents IR
S Tyvon Branch – Released to Free Agents IR
DT William Joseph – Signs with Raiders
DT/G Fred Wakefield – Released by Raiders/Removed
DE Greyson Gunheim – Signs with Raiders
CB Leigh Torrence – Released by Redskins
CB DeAngelo Hall – Signs with Redskins
DT Hollis Thomas – Signs with Saints
DT Remi Ayodele – Released by Saints
WR Keary Colbert – Released by Seahawks
P Mitch Berger – Released by Steelers
P Paul Ernster – Signs with Steelers
HB Najeh Davenport – Released by Steelers
HB Darius Walker – Released by Texans/Removed
HB Ryan Moats – Added to Texans
CB Charles Gordon – Released to Free Agents IR
Ratings up
CB Charles Tillman – Bears – 91 to 92 – Has picked off a couple passes with 12 passes defended.
CB Corey Graham – Bears – 75 to 76 – Almost 50 tackles for the second year corner.
HB Cedric Benson – Bengals – 78 to 79 – Has taken the starting running back job for the Bengals.
DT Shaun Rogers – Browns – 95 to 96 – Traded in the offseason for Leigh Bodden. Back to being the monster he was.
LB D’Qwell Jackson – Browns – 86 to 87 – Racking up a ton of tackles in the middle for the Browns.
QB Kurt Warner – Cardinals – 88 to 91 – In the conversation for MVP as many times as the Cardinals throw.
LT Mike Gandy – Cardinals – 92 to 93 – Not thought of as an elite pass blocker but is.
WR Jerheme Urban – Cardinals – 72 to 74 – Starting to get looks in the 4 WR package.
QB Tyler Thigpen – Chiefs – 73 to 75 – Got a boost in throw power as he showed he has an NFL arm.
WR Mark Bradley – Chiefs – 73 to 77 – Has risen up the KC depth chart in no time.
CB Andre Goodman – Dolphins – 74 to 76 – Detroit fans might scoff but has played well in Miami the past couple weeks.
QB Matt Ryan – Falcons – 84 to 86 – Is the real deal.
DE John Abraham – Falcons – 94 to 96 – Continuing to be a pass rushing monster under Mike Smith.
CB Darrelle Revis – Jets – 91 to 92 – The new budding star for “shutdown” talk.
CB Charles Woodson – Packers – 93 to 94 – Had some missteps with Bobby Wade but showed his incredible smarts picking off a pass in the slot.
S Nick Collins – Packers – 88 to 89 – Took his 3rd TD back to the house. A play he wouldn’t have made earlier in his career.
DE Julius Peppers – Panthers – 96 to 97 – Continued to dominate as he rolled through Oakland.
QB Matt Cassell – Patriots – 77 to 78 – Continues to move the ball less than 10 yards at a time.
DE Aaron Smith – Steelers – 95 to 96 – Dominate at end for the Steelers.
LB James Harrison – Steelers – 94 to 95 – Showing his versatility by being in coverage more against Indy. A pass rushing monster.
LB LaMarr Woodley – Steelers – 86 to 87 – High up the sack leaders list in his second season.
DT Tony Brown – Titans – 86 to 88 – Racked up 30 tackles and 3.5 sacks with an impressive 7 tackles for loss.
QB Kerry Collins – Titans – 79 to 81 – Had to win last week with his arm as the running game didn’t dominate for the first time.
Ratings Down
C Melvin Fowler – Bills – 83 to 81 – Another in a long line of guys to get hurt for a couple weeks and find their spots taken when they get back.
DE John Engleberger – Broncos – 81 to 77 – End who can’t stop the run and doesn’t get to the QB.
DE Tim Crowder – Broncos – 76 to 72 – Game day inactive most weeks.
CB Brandon McDonald – Browns – 83 to 82 – Good short area CB who is getting beat deep too often.
HB Edgerrin James – Cardinals – 89 to 86 – This year’s Shaun Alexander.
LB Clark Haggans – Cardinals – 85 to 82 – Backup pass rusher in Arizona who had a good run in Pittsburgh.
CB Quentin Jammer – Chargers – 93 to 92 – Has been beaten too often this season.
CB Antonio Cromartie – Chargers – 91 to 90 – Still a work in progress in man coverage.
LB Shaun Phillips – Chargers – 92 to 91 – Finding it’s not as easy being the guy offenses prepare for.
S Jarrad Page – Chiefs – 81 to 77 – Looks to be on the bench after Jon McGraw played well against San Diego.
WR Marvin Harrison – Colts – 95 to 94 – Continues to be a non-factor. This time because he can’t hold on the ball.
LB Greg Ellis – Cowboys – 89 to 87 – Seems to be giving way to Anthony Spencer. Production is way down.
CB Lito Sheppard – Eagles – 93 to 92 – Not playing well in nickel packages.
WR Reggie Williams – Jaguars – 82 to 80 – Isn’t going to win many foot races.
CB Leigh Bodden – Lions – 89 to 87 – Had another time last week, this time with Jags receivers.
LT Chad Clifton – Packers – 93 to 92 – Didn’t stand a chance against a banged up Jared Allen.
WR James Jones – Packers – 84 to 83 – Has lost his slot receiver job to Jordy Nelson.
HB Darren McFadden – Raiders – 85 to 84 – His speed hasn’t translated to the NFL. Now is banged up with turf toe.
LB Will Witherspoon – Rams – 91 to 90 – Looked seriously hampered by an injury against the Jets, not moving well.
QB Marc Bulger – Rams – 88 to 87 – Looked pathetic vs. the Jets.
CB Marcus Trufant – Seahawks – 94 to 93 – Was beaten deep by Ginn. Has not played as well in recent weeks.
CB Kelly Jennings – Seahawks – 86 to 84 – Had a bad game against Miami, has been relegated to nickel duty.
T Sean Locklear – Seahawks – 84 to 82 – Had problems with Matt Roth and Miami.
QB Big Ben – Steelers – 95 to 94 – Has played horrendous the past few weeks.
DT Amobi Okoye – Texans – 89 to 85 – Has continued to be a non-factor in his second season.
Injuries
QB Patrick Ramsey – Broncos IR
LB Nick Barnett – Packers IR
CB Chris McAlister – Ravens IR
S Dawan Landry – Ravens IR
CB Mike McKenzie – Saints IR
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