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NFL Wolverines: Preseason Update

Former Wolverines in NFL camps with notes on how they are faring ...

Lineman Brandon Graham is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles’ new defensive scheme. (USA TODAY) (Brandon Graham)
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NFL WOLVERINES, 2016
Name Team Notes/Links

DT Richard Ash

Jacksonville Jaguars

Ash is making an impression with the Jaguars.

WR Jason Avant

Free Agent

Avant has said he still wants to play.

QB Tom Brady

New England Patriots

Brady has to sit four games, but was sharp in his preseason debut.

LB Brennen Beyer

Baltimore Ravens

Was a practice standout a few weeks ago. Played on the practice squad last year.

DT Alan Branch

New England Patriots

Recently reinstated after a team-levied suspension.

DE Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

Clark is in line to give Seattle's pass rush a boost.

LB Kenny Demens

Free Agent

Battling back from season-ending knee surgery. He played for the Cardinals last year.

WR Devin Funchess

Carolina Panthers

Last season’s breakout rookie is light years ahead of where he was in 2015.


C Graham Glasgow

Detroit Lions

The rookie, who was recently spotted in a walking boot, has been learning the offense.

DE Brandon Graham

Philadelphia Eagles

Graham and his Eagles buddies are loving the team’s new defense.

CB Leon Hall

New York Giants

Hall is adjusting to life in New York after nine years with Cincinnati.

LB David Harris

New York Jets

Harris suffered a bad bruise on his shoulder in a preseason game and might miss the regular-season opener.

QB Chad Henne

Jacksonville Jaguars

Henne turned in a solid second half in a recent preseason game. He’s the backup, signed a two-year, $8-million deal in spring

DB Jordan Kovacs

Los Angeles Rams

Signed with the Rams in August and hopes to make the team.

OT Taylor Lewan

Tennessee Titans

Lewan is in great shape and has made preseason All-Pro teams.

OT Jake Long

Free Agent

Had agreed to a one-year deal with Baltimore, but it fell through.

DT Mike Martin

Free Agent

Released by Philadelphia Aug. 28.

S Ryan Mundy

Free Agent

Mundy is still looking for a team ... and he is suing a helmet manufacturer. He last played for the Bears in 2014.

LB Mario Ojemudia

Free Agent

Recently released by Baltimore.

RB Thomas Rawls

Seattle Seahawks

Coming back from a broken ankle and starting to play well.

RB Denard Robinson

Jacksonville Jaguars

Vying for the backup running back spot, Robinson notched 18 yards on three carries in the last preseason game. Also mourning the loss of a friend.

LB Jake Ryan

Green Bay Packers

In line to start after returning recently from an injury.

OL Michael Schofield

Denver Broncos

Working at guard and tackle, Schofield could start at guard.

RB Fitz Toussaint

Pittsburgh Steelers

Battling for the third running back spot in Pittsburgh.

LB LaMarr Woodley

Free Agent

Waiting to get a call from a team.

DB Stevie Brown

Free Agent

Released by Kansas City, was set to sign with Carolina, but it fell through.

QB Jake Rudock

Detroit Lions

Shined in his first preseason game but has struggled since. He is still learning the offense.

DT Willie Henry

Baltimore Ravens

The rookie is expected to make the team after being selected in the fourth round.

OL Patrick Omameh

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed as a free agent this summer and is hopeful to make the team.

S Jarrod Wilson

Jacksonville Jaguars

The undrafted free agent is impressing and could be the team’s third string safety.

LB James Ross

San Diego Chargers

Signed in May as an undrafted free agent and is battling to make the team.

FB Sione Houma

Free Agent

Waived by New Orleans after the team signed another fullback.

FB Joe Kerridge

Washington Redskins

Has a good shot to make the team and is currently the Redskins’ only fullback.

P/K Matt Wile

Dallas Cowboys

Battling for a position at punter or kicker.

CB Blake Countess

Philadelphia Eagles

Left a recent game with a head injury, but is in a battle to make the team.

OL Will Campbell

Free Agent

Recently waived by Tennessee. Playing offensive line.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had a nice preseason debut. (USA TODAY)
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