TheWolverine.com - NFL Wolverines: Who made the cut

September 9, 2009

Chris Balas
TheWolverine.com Senior Editor

As usual, several former Wolverines made NFL rosters when teams made cuts over Labor Day weekend to reach the 53-player limit. Others were released or signed to practice squads. Here are notes on each ...

? Safety Jamar Adams spent last season on the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad and was inked to the squad again after being cut by the Seahawks.

? Former tight end/defensive end Carson Butler was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.

? Wide receiver Adrian Arrington (2005-07), in his second year in New Orleans after missing his rookie season with a toe injury, was signed to the Saints' practice squad.

"He's been so unhealthy," Saints wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson told the AP. "We've just got to see more of him and feel comfortable that he's going to be here all year. From what I saw last year in training camp, he would have been one of the guys to line up for us [during the regular season] if he was healthy. I've seen him make catches in traffic, catches down field, short catches. He has no fear."

? Rookie defensive tackle Terrance Taylor, a fourth round pick of the Indianapolis Colts, was released by the team in final cuts.

? The Arizona Cardinals released veteran linebacker Victor Hobson.

? Offensive lineman Rueben Riley and rookie cornerback Doug Dutch were among the Washington Redskins' last cuts.

? The Kansas City Chiefs released longtime New York Giants receiver Amani Toomer.

? Former offensive tackle Adam Stenavich and defensive end Tim Jamison, a rookie, made the practice squad in Houston after being cut.

? Shawn Crable, DE, New England Patriots (2004-07), was placed on injured reserve at the beginning of November. He did not play in his rookie year.

? Mike Hart, RB, Indianapolis Colts (2004-07), missed most of the fall with an ankle injury and was signed to the team's practice squad.

? Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins (2004-07) is expected to be Chad Pennington's backup again in Miami. ? Jake Long, OT, Miami Dolphins (2004-07) started at left tackle as a rookie and will assume that role again this season. ? Mario Manningham, WR, New York Giants (2005-07) is hoping for a larger impact this year after struggling as a rookie. ? Morgan Trent, DB, Cincinnati Bengals (2005-08) made the team as a sixth-round draft choice and is expected to help out on special teams and as a nickel back.

And the rest ...

NFL Wolverines
Player	Position	Team	Played at Michigan
B.J. Askew	FB	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	1999-2002
Enters his seventh NFL season as the team's only fullback.
Jason Avant	WR	Philadelphia Eagles	2002-05
Begins his fourth NFL season. Avant caught five passes for 92 yards in a 33-32 preseason win over Jacksonville in late August.
David Baas	OG	San Francisco 49ers	2001-04
Baas enters his fifth NFL season in a battle to start for the 49ers at guard.
Jeff Backus	OT	Detroit Lions	1997-2000
Backus will start his ninth season as a starter for the Lions, who finished 0-16 last year.
Tom Brady	QB	New England Patriots	1996-99
Brady is healthy and ready to go after missing most of last season with a knee injury. He is entering his 10th NFL season.
Alan Branch	DT	Arizona Cardinals	2004-06
Branch has disappointed in his two years, but still made the team. He has played some defensive end for the Cardinals in recent preseason games. "He did pretty well there ? He gives us a little bit more flexibility of a guy that can play inside or outside," coach Ken Whisenhunt told the Associated Press.
Steve Breaston	WR/KR	Arizona Cardinals	2004-06
Breaston, a 1,000-yard receiver a year ago, didn't catch a pass in the last three preseason games this year, but he's expected to be a big part of the offense in his third year.
Prescott Burgess	LB	Baltimore Ravens	2003-06
Made the team in his third year after missing the first two with injuries.
Mark Campbell	TE	New Orleans Saints	1995-98
Likely retired.
Todd Collins	QB	Washington Redskins	1991-94
Enters his 15th season, a career in which he's been primarily a backup.
Braylon Edwards	WR	Cleveland Browns	2001-2004
Enters his fifth NFL season hoping to find consistency he lacked a year ago.
Jay Feely	PK	New York Jets	1995-98
Made all three of his field goals in two preseason games, including 47 and 42 yarders.
Larry Foote	LB	Detroit Lions	1998-2001
Foote enters his eighth NFL season but first with the Lions after capturing a Super Bowl title with Pittsburgh.
Jonathan Goodwin	OG	New Orleans Saints	1999-2001
Goodwin, entering his ninth NFL season, is expected to be the Saints' starting center.
Brian Griese	QB	Free Agent	1994-97
A free agent, now doing color commentary for college football games.
James Hall	DE	St. Louis Rams	1996-99
Enters his 10th NFL season and third with the Rams after spending several years in Detroit.
Leon Hall	DB	Cincinnati Bengals	2003-06
Had an outstanding preseason camp heading into his third NFL season and will start for the Bengals.
David Harris	LB	New York Jets	2003-06
Denver talked of trading for Harris, but he starts his third season as a Jet. He's become one of the Jets' best young players.
Steve Hutchinson	OG	Minnesota Vikings	1997-2000
Hutchinson enters his ninth season as a stalwart on the Vikings' line, one of the top guards in the NFL.
Marlin Jackson	CB	Indianapolis Colts	2001-04
Starts his fifth NFL season hoping to rebound strong following a 2008 shortened by a knee injury.
Jon Jansen	OT	Washington Redskins	1995-98
Enters his 11th NFL season but first as a Detroit Lion. He's expected to be a backup in Detroit.
Dhani Jones	OLB	Cincinnati Bengals	1996-99
Jones, who led the team in tackles last year with 165, becomes the first Bengal since 2000 to start two straight years in the middle.
Cato June	LB	Houston Texans	1999-2002
Out for the year with a broken arm.
Ty Law	CB	Free Agent	1992-94
Free agent; could retire.
Shantee Orr	LB	Free Agent	2000-2002
Free agent.
Chris Perry	RB	Free Agent	2000-03
Still hopes to play after being released last year by Cincinnati.
Jon Runyan	OT	Free Agent	1993-95
Coming off a knee injury suffered last year. Runyan has been cleared to run, but he's still looking for a team.
Amani Toomer	WR	Free Agent	1992-95
Looking for a team after being released by Kansas City.
Jerame Tuman	TE	Arizona Cardinals	1995-98
Not activated for the Cardinals' game at Seattle, a 26-20 win ? Has caught three passes for 41 yards this season in two games played.
Gabe Watson	DT	Arizona Cardinals	2002-05
Enters his fourth season in a battle to become the Cardinals' starting nose tackle.
Maurice Williams	OT	Jacksonville Jaguars	1997-2000
Enters his ninth season, now a backup in Jacksonville.
LaMarr Woodley	OLB	Pittsburgh Steelers	2003-06
One of the best young outside linebackers in the game. He enters his third year with all-pro aspirations.
Pierre Woods	LB	New England Patriots	2002-05
Hoping to be a starter in his third NFL season.
Charles Woodson	CB	Green Bay Packers	1995-97
Entering his 12th season and fourth as a Packer.