Madden 08 roster update #5 details

November 12, 2007 by pastapadre 

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A new roster update has been released for the 360 and PS3 versions of Madden 08. This represents the fifth update of the year so far though nine weeks of the NFL season.

For tracking all of the roster updates throughout the year make sure to visit the roster update tag page. Continue on to view all of the changes such as the ratings up/down, weapons losses/additions, transactions, and contracts. There are a ton of them, and included again are explanations for each.


Transactions

  • TE Ben Patrick – Added to Cardinals
  • WR Tim Dwight – Signs with Raiders
  • QB Andrew Walter – Released by Raiders
  • CB Leigh Torrence – Added to Redskins
  • MLB Kris Griffin – Added to Browns
  • CB Patrick Dendy – Signs with Panthers
  • WR Mike Williams – Released by Raiders
  • WR Chad Lucas – Released by Bucs
  • DT Sam Rayburn – Released by Dolphins
  • CB Ricardo Colclough – Released by Steelers/Signs with Browns
  • CB Anthony Madison – Signs with Steelers
  • LB Rich Scanlon – Signs with Titans
  • LB Pat Thomas – Signs with Chiefs
  • DT Grady Jackson – Signs with Jaguars
  • RT Rob Petitti – Signs with Rams
  • DE Louis Leonard – Added to Browns
  • LB Gary Stills – Added to Ravens
  • MLB Edmond Miles – Added to Dolphins
  • QB Shaun Hill – Added to Free Agents
  • TE Michael Matthews – Added to Giants
  • CB Evan Oglesby – Added to Cowboys
  • WR Michael Spurlock – Signs with Bucs
  • TE Matt Murphy – Added to Bills
  • CB Dimitri Patterson – Added to Chiefs
  • CB Chris Johnson – Added to Raiders
  • RG P.J. Alexander – Added to Broncos
  • RT Adam Meadows – Released by Broncos
  • RT Isaac Snell – Added to Broncos
  • C Chris White – Added to Free Agents
  • RT Seth Wand – Released by Titans
  • RT Michael Otto – Added to Titans
  • RG Fred Matua – Added to Titans
  • HB Quinton Ganther – Added to Titans
  • CB Eric King – Added to Titans
  • SS Justin Hamilton – Released by Browns
  • TE Greg Estandia – Added to Jaguars
  • DE Kenny Pettway – Added to Jaguars
  • CB Blue Adams – Added to Bengals
  • DE Chase Page – Released by Dolphins
  • DE Derreck Robinson – Added to Dolphins
  • DT Anthony Bryant – Released to Free Agents
  • WR Kerry Reed – Added to Dolphins
  • DT J’Vonne Parker – Added to Ravens
  • MLB Oscar Lua – Released to Free Agents
  • FB Kyle Eckel – Added to Patriots
  • CB Derrick Martin – Added to Ravens
  • CB B.J. Sams – Released to Free Agents
  • LB Alfred Fincher – Released to Free Agents
  • LB Matt McCoy – Signs with Saints
  • S Bhawoh Jue – Released by Rams
  • S Hanik Milligan – Signs with Rams
  • DT Demetrin Veal – Signs with Titans
  • SS Rashad Washington – Released by Jets
  • WR Brian Clark – Released by Broncos
  • DT Amon Gordon – Released by Broncos
  • SS Curome Cox – Released by Broncos
  • SS Steve Cargile – Added to Broncos
  • TE Chad Mustard – Added to Broncos
  • DT Antwon Burton – Added to Broncos
  • DE Paul Carrington – Signs with Broncos
  • SS Marcus Paschal – Signs with Eagles
  • LB Jorge Cordova – Signs with Jaguars
  • G Tutan Reyes – Signs with Jaguars
  • CB Ronyell Whitaker – Released by Vikings
  • CB Charles Gordon – Added to Vikings
  • HB Kenneth Darby – Released by Bucs
  • SS Kalvin Pearson – Added to Bucs
  • FB Luke Lawton – Released by Colts
  • LB Akeem Jordan – Added to Eagles
  • SS LaMarcus Hicks – Added to Lions
  • SS Eric Frampton – Released by Lions/Signs with Vikings
  • TE Ryan Krause – Added to Packers
  • DE Jason Hunter – Released to Free Agents
  • FS Quinton Teal – Added to Panthers
  • FS C.J. Wilson – Released to Free Agents
  • RT Kevin Sampson – Signs with Redskins
  • C Darnell Stapleton – Added to Steelers
  • LG Claude Terrell – Released by Rams
  • DT Grady Jackson – Released by Falcons
  • DE Quentin Moses – Signs with Dolphins
  • HB Samkon Gado – Released by Texans/Signs with Dolphins
  • FS Lance Schulters – Signs with Dolphins
  • SS Nick Sorensen – Signs with Browns
  • HB Joe Echemandu – Signs with Texans
  • LT Terrance Pennington – Signs with Falcons
  • DT Tim Anderson – Released by Bills
  • DT Jason Jefferson – Added to Bills
  • DT Corey Simon – Retires from Titans
  • P Chad Stanley – Released by Texans<
  • P Matt Turk – Added to Texans
  • HB Patrick Cobbs – Added to Dolphins
  • LB Quinton Culberson – Added to Rams
  • RG Tony Pape – Added to Chargers (practice squad)
  • DT Marcus Bell – Released to Free Agency
  • RG Na-shan Goddard – Added to Giants (practice squad player)
  • RT Clint Oldenburg – Added to Jets (practice squad player)
  • RT Chris Patrick – Added to Packers (practice squad player)
  • RG Brandon Frye – Added to Texans (practice squad player)
  • RG Marvin Philip – Added to Steelers (practice squad player)
  • LG Mike Kracalik – Added to Ravens (practice squad player)
  • RG Tim Duckworth – Added to Saints (practice squad player)
  • RG Reuben Riley – Added to Panthers (practice squad player)
  • RT Damone Duckett – Added to 49ers (practice squad player)
  • FS George Wilson – Added to Bills
  • WR Chad Lucas – Added to Bucs
  • LT Stephon Heyer – Added to Redskins
  • LB David McMillan – Added to Browns
  • Ratings Up

  • HB Correll Buckhalter – 79 to 81 – Looks much better after all the injury problems
  • LB DeMarcus Ware – 90 to 92 – Might be the best in the NFL at getting to the QB
  • WR Randy Moss – 97 to 99 – Superfreak is back after a couple years off in OAK
  • WR Wes Welker – 87 to 90 – Who knew New England made a good trade acquiring him
  • WR Donte Stallworth – 82 to 85 – Making big plays after the catch in NE
  • FS Sean Taylor – 90 to 93 – Should have about 8 INT’s this year
  • HB Ronnie Brown – 89 to 90 – Was having a break out season before his injury
  • DT John McCargo – 77 to 80 – One of the DT’s in the surprising Buffalo defense
  • LB Jamar Williams – 60 to 66 – 2nd year backup LB for the Bears
  • LB Derrick Johnson – 90 to 91 – A big reason for the Chiefs turnaround on defense
  • WR Dwayne Bowe – 79 to 82 – Has been the best rookie WR this season
  • DE Josh Thomas – 75 to 78 – Getting to the QB with rest of the Colts ends
  • LB Ben Leber – 78 to 82 – Strong side LB for the tough Viking defense
  • MLB E.J.Henderson – 86 to 87 – Big thumper in the middle for the Viking defense
  • DE Trent Cole – 85 to 87 – Tied for the NFL lead in sacks after 9 weeks
  • K Robbie Gould – 92 to 93 – Very accurate despite kicking outdoors in the windy city
  • P Todd Sauerbrun – 86 to 89 – Great year after a terrible stint with the Patriots last year
  • K Phil Dawson – 88 to 89 – 13/14 on the year kicking outdoors mostly
  • K Matt Bryant – 83 to 88 – Not accurate from 50+, good everywhere else
  • P Matt Scifres – 80 to 82 – 47 yard average punting for the Chargers
  • P Dustin Colquitt – 84 to 94 – One of the top punters this year
  • K Nick Folk – 81 to 86 – On the money so far in his rookie year
  • K Jay Feely – 85 to 87 – 13/14 on the year, no wonder they made him captain
  • P Brandon Fields – 74 to 79 – Rookie punter for the Dolphins
  • K Morten Andersen – 83 to 84 – 65 years old and still drilling field goals
  • P Andy Lee – 87 to 94 – One of the top punters this season. Getting plenty of work
  • K Joe Nedney – 86 to 89 – 11/12 in limited attempts for the Niners
  • P Donnie Jones – 79 to 88 – Has an 80 yard punt this year. 50.3 yard AVG
  • P Sam Koch – 78 to 81 – Averaging 45 yards per punt for the Ravens
  • K Jeff Reed – 79 to 82 – 11/12 this year after a poor season last year
  • P Daniel Sepulveda – 81 to 83 – Rookie punter for PIT who should be really good
  • K Rob Bironas – 85 to 88 – 20/22 on the season. Set an NFL record going 8/8 one game
  • P Chris Kluwe – 77 to 81 – Improved from last years season
  • K Kris Brown – 79 to 85 – 18/20, 3/3 from 50+
  • LB David Harris – 77 to 83 – Piling up tackles filling in for Jonathan Vilma
  • FS Anthony Smith – 75 to 76 – Huge hitter in the Steelers secondary
  • HB Ryan Grant – 70 to 76 – Starter of the week for the ever evolving Packer backfield
  • WR Greg Jennings – 86 to 88 – He’s back. A deep threat for the Packer passing game
  • WR James Jones – 79 to 80 – Has been one of the best rookie receivers
  • TE Donald Lee – 80 to 82 – Won the job at TE and just got a 4 year extension
  • C Chris Myers – 70 to 76 – Moves over to Center after the season ending injury to Nalen
  • HB Selvin Young – 77 to 79 – Might be the man if Henry is suspended
  • HB Andre Hall – 74 to 75 – Will get some touches if Henry is suspended
  • WR Brandon Stokley – 79 to 81 – Making the most of filling in for Javon Walker
  • FS Abram Elam – 60 to 70 – Cut by Dallas, the new starting FS for the Jets
  • WR Ronald Curry – 80 to 82 – Decent season for a much more competitive Raider team
  • RT Cornell Green – 77 to 80 – Paving the way for LaMont Jordan and Justin Fargas
  • LT Barry Sims – 83 to 85 – Might be the best of an improved Raider offensive line
  • LB Thomas Howard – 86 to 87 – 4 INT’s and 2 TD’s on the year
  • DT Ethan Kelley – 71 to 79 – Starting nose tackle for the Browns
  • LT Damion McIntosh – 79 to 84 – Combines with Waters for the best side of the Chiefs line
  • DE Jared Allen – 93 to 95 – Just a half sack behind the leaders despite missing 2 games
  • DT Alphonso Boone – 78 to 80 – Has been stout for the surprise Chiefs defense
  • FS Jarrad Page – 80 to 82 – Rangy safety for the Chiefs
  • DT Jonathan Babineaux – 70 to 78 – Had to be part of the reason the Falcons cut Grady Jackson
  • CB Terrence McGee – 82 to 86 – Has been on a tear lately blanketing receivers
  • LB Tyjuan Hagler – 64 to 71 – Stepped in and took a starting LB job for the Colts
  • HB Joseph Addai – 87 to 90 – More than a good back in a great system. A great RB
  • CB Trumaine McBride – 71 to 75 –Late round draft pick who will make Ricky Manning expendable
  • TE Greg Olsen – 81 to 83 – Starting to show those amazing times he put up at the combine
  • HB Kenny Watson – 79 to 81 – Has been a nice surprise on a bad Bengal team
  • C Melvin Fowler – 80 to 82 – Starting Center for the surprise Bills
  • HB Marshawn Lynch – 84 to 87 – Tough punishing rookie back who just gashed the Bengals
  • CB Leigh Bodden – 82 to 85 – Best player in the secondary for the Browns. Underrated
  • CB Eric Wright – 78 to 79 – Rookie CB for the Browns who is piling up tackles
  • MLB Leon Williams – 76 to 79 – Making the most of his playing time. Need to find a spot for him
  • QB Derek Anderson – 81 to 84 – Pro Bowl? Gotta like how often he goes downfield
  • DE Shaun Smith – 73 to 75 – Big body up front for the Browns
  • DT Jovan Haye – 80 to 82 – Something has clicked for the 3rd year player. 40 tackles/4 sacks
  • FS Tanard Jackson – 79 to 80 – Getting better and better. Part a punishing duo at safety for the Bucs
  • HB Earnest Graham – 74 to 76 – Filling in for Cadillac.Might not give up the job to Michael Bennett
  • MLB Barrett Ruud – 84 to 86 – All over the field. Very instinctive MLB for the Bucs
  • QB Jeff Garcia – 86 to 87 – Not working with much. The Bucs have a battle now with the Saints
  • RT Jeremy Trueblood – 79 to 82 – A solid starter at RT for the Bucs
  • SS Jermaine Phillips – 84 to 86 – His hits pack a punch.Seems to be playing at a much higher level
  • DT Darnell Dockett – 88 to 90 – Having his best season as a pro. 8 sacks in 8 games
  • MLB Gerald Hayes – 84 to 85 – Man in the middle for the Cardinal defense
  • LB Calvin Pace – 72 to 76 – Something has clicked. Took too long for the #18 pick in 03’
  • WR Jerheme Urban – 66 to 70 – Injuries forced him into the lineup and he responded
  • CB Antonio Cromartie – 83 to 84 – Looking very fast making plays for the Chargers
  • MLB Stephen Cooper – 77 to 80 – Leading the Chargers defense in tackles
  • DT Ed Johnson – 75 to 78 – Undrafted free agent has stepped in nicely for the Colts
  • T Charlie Johnson – 68 to 73 – Forced into starting duty at LT for the Colts
  • SS Antoine Bethea – 86 to 87 – Second year safety just getting better in Indy
  • CB Anthony Henry – 88 to 89 – Tied for the NFL lead in INT’s despite missing several games
  • DT Jay Ratliff – 71 to 79 – Undersized DT filling in at nose tackle due to injury
  • LB Greg Ellis – 79 to 82 – Finally healthy and getting to the quarterback for the Cowboys
  • LB Bradie James – 83 to 84 – Emotional linebacker in the middle for the Cowboys
  • LB James Harrison – 84 to 87 – Not missing a beat replacing Joey Porter. You know his name now
  • DT Trey Lewis – 67 to 70 – Will see more snaps with the departure of Grady Jackson
  • WR Roddy White – 79 to 84 – Once he stops dropping crucial passes he could be a #1 WR
  • MLB Patrick Willis – 85 to 87 – He should look for a home in Honolulu
  • DE Paul Spicer – 80 to 83 – Injuries have hampered what would have been a very good career
  • QB Kellen Clemens – 76 to 78 – We’ll see if he can make Jets fans happy
  • DT Shaun Rogers – 96 to 97 – A monster in the middle for the Lions
  • FS Gerald Alexander – 74 to 77 – Rookie starting because of injury. Has a pair of INT’s
  • DE Dewayne White – 83 to 84 – Getting better after getting a big contract. 5.5 sacks
  • DE Jared Devries – 70 to 73 – Backup DE for the Lions. 3 sacks
  • LB Paris Lenon – 79 to 80 – Well on his way to 100 tackle season
  • DE Corey Smith – 67 to 70 – Another backup DE for the Lions getting to the QB. 2.5 sacks
  • HB Kevin Jones – 84 to 85 – Foot is looking good. Running physical for the Lions
  • C Dominic Raiola – 86 to 87 – Paving the way for the Lions. Underrated
  • FB Jon Bradley – 62 to 73 – Just your average 300 pound fullback
  • RG Stephen Peterman – 72 to 80 – Starting for former standout Guard Damien Woody
  • WR Shaun McDonald – 74 to 77 – On his way to 60-70 catches and 700+ yards
  • QB Brett Favre – 92 to 94 – The old Gunslinger is having his best season in years
  • HB Justin Fargas – 75 to 79 – Quick back who seeks contact. Starting now for Oakland
  • C Jeremy Newberry – 84 to 85 – Won the job early after coming back from injuries
  • K Sebastian Janikowski – 84 to 86 – Missed a FG that would have been good from 70+
  • LB Rocky McIntosh – 84 to 85 – Another stellar LB from the U
  • WR Antwaan Randle El – 77 to 80 – The best Redskin receiver this year. On pace for 900 yards
  • WR David Patten – 75 to 77 – Has benefited most from Devery’s case of the drops and demotion
  • DE Darryl Tapp – 79 to 82 – Starting at DE for Seattle. 5.5 sacks and a great INT vs. the Browns
  • LB LeRoy Hill – 85 to 86 – Least known of the Seahawks LB’s. Solid pro
  • CB Ike Taylor – 87 to 88 – Recovered quite nicely from being benched last year
  • CB Deshea Townsend – 85 to 86 – A very good corner. Not fast but smart
  • DT Casey Hampton – 96 to 97 – Big boy in the middle. Takes up two blockers per play
  • FS Ryan Clark – 80 to 83 – Starting FS for the #1 defense. Should get a few gift INT’s
  • DE Aaron Smith – 91 to 92 – Tough blue collar guy for the Steelers
  • QB Ben Roethlisberger – 87 to 90 – Recovered from a poor season last year. Very tough to sack
  • DE Brett Keisel – 82 to 84 – Starter opposite Aaron Smith. 0 sacks thus far but that will change
  • DE Travis Kirschke – 72 to 75 – Backup DE who gets plenty of PT and gets to the QB
  • WR Santonio Holmes – 82 to 83 – On pace to get 1,000 yards and 10 TD’s
  • WR Terrell Owens – 96 to 97 – On pace for 80+ catches/1,500+yards/10+TD’s/10+ drops
  • WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh – 93 to 95 – This guy takes a beating every week. Already 10 TD’s
  • WR Braylon Edwards – 88 to 93 – Might have 5 out of the 10 best catches of the year
  • LB David Thornton – 88 to 89 – Very productive LB for the #2 defense in the NFL
  • DT Albert Haynesworth – 90 to 94 – The best DT in the league this year. In a contract year
  • DT Tony Brown – 81 to 84 – The other DT in Tennessee that makes up the #1 run defense
  • HB LenDale White – 78 to 80 – 3 100 yard games in a row for the portly Titan running back
  • DE Travis Laboy – 79 to 81 – 3 sacks in the last 2 games. 5 on the year
  • CB Nick Harper – 84 to 86 – Big acquisition from Indy after the loss of Pacman Jones
  • CB Cortland Finnegan – 82 to 84 – Feisty corner who hits much harder than his size. Playmaker
  • FS Michael Griffin – 82 to 84 – They brought him along slowly. A starter now and a future star
  • LB Ryan Fowler – 75 to 76 – Won the starting job in the preseason after being acquired from DAL
  • HB Adrian Peterson – 89 to 92 – Just a brief stop on the way to 99 OVR for Purple Jesus
  • TE Visanthe Shiancoe - 75 to 79 – Starting to become more involved in the gross MIN passing game
  • RG Anthony Herrera – 78 to 81 – New starting RG paving the way for a possible 2,000 yard back
  • RT Ryan Cook – 77 to 78 – Took the RT job early and is looking good so far
  • LB E.J. Henderson – 87 to 88 – Huge hitter in the middle. Coming into his own this year at MLB
  • DT Pat Williams – 91 to 93 – Fat Pat helps plug the middle for the #2 rush D
  • CB Fred Bennett – 74 to 77 – New starter in HOU. Will be relied on more after the loss of Dunta
  • DT Amobi Okoye – 80 to 82 – On pace for 10 sacks in his rookie year at DT. He’s only 20
  • TE Owen Daniels – 83 to 84 – 5th in catches/5th in yards in the NFL out of all tight ends
  • WR Kevin Walter – 73 to 76 – Had big games after Andre went down. Should remain a starter
  • WR Andre Davis – 74 to 75 – The deep threat when Andre went down. 5 catches over 40 yards
  • TE Tony Gonzalez – 96 to 97 - #5 in the NFL in receptions. On pace for one of his best seasons
  • Ratings Down

  • DT Warren Sapp – 89 to 86 – Only 2 sacks in 8 games. He’s not in there to stop the run
  • LB Joey Porter – 90 to 88 – Mighty quite this year. Only 1 sack so far. BUST
  • SS Sean Jones – 87 to 85 – Browns safety who has his share of coverage meltdowns
  • FS Brodney Pool – 83 to 80 – Another part of the safety duo who gets torched by TE’s
  • K Jeff Wilkins – 95 to 94 – Missed 6 field goal attempts already
  • P Ryan Plackemeier – 87 to 84 – One of the worst averages in the year
  • QB David Carr – 82 to 79 – Bad news Panther fans. This guy is terrible. Steve Smith agrees
  • HB Vernand Morency – 81 to 80 – Can’t win the starting job when he is the most talented
  • DE Simeon Rice – 88 to 83 – Can’t get on the field anymore. His shoulder is bad
  • DT Sam Adams – 84 to 80 – Run stuffer for the worst rush defense in the league
  • FS Erik Coleman – 82 to 78 – Benched for the Jets. A free agent now starts instead
  • LG Robert Gallery – 86 to 84 – Who falls on the ground more than this bust?
  • CB Ty Law – 90 to 89 – The least agile corner in the league. Smart but runs a 4.8
  • LB Kendrell Bell – 80 to 75 – Only 2.5 sacks total in 3 seasons in KC. Money well spent…
  • DT James Reed – 74 to 72 – Backup DT for the Chiefs who rarely plays
  • RT Kyle Turley – 81 to 80 – Don’t know if he is big enough to play tackle in the NFL anymore
  • RG John Welbourn – 82 to 79 – Really should be a backup at this point in his career
  • LG Brian Waters – 96 to 95 – Misses the two pro bowlers on that line. Clearly the best left
  • WR Bernard Berrian - 85 to 82 – Bad case of the drops this year. Should have been a good year
  • HB Rudi Johnson – 91 to 90 – Play clearly a result of injuries to the offensive line
  • LT Levi Jones – 93 to 90 – Him or Joey Porter haven’t been the same since the blackjack table
  • DT Ted Washington – 84 to 80 – Just suffered a season ending injury. That should be it for him
  • HB Edgerrin James – 93 to 92 – The line is improved. He still looks slow
  • DE Bertrand Berry – 90 to 88 – When from 14.5 sacks to 6 each of the last two injury filled years
  • CB Paul Oliver – 73 to 71 – Supplemental draft pick from Georgia who is inactive most game days
  • QB Philip Rivers – 89 to 88 – Looks shaky and unsure of himself. Has talent every which way
  • C Todd McClure – 89 to 85 – The Falcons can’t run the ball anymore
  • TE Alge Crumpler – 94 to 91 – 19 catches in a pass happy offense. He should be producing
  • RG Kynan Forney – 92 to 90 – Rated too high for a team that can’t run
  • RT Todd Weiner – 91 to 88 – Missed time due to injury and just isn’t opening up holes
  • LB Tully Banta Cain – 78 to 76 – Free agent bust in SF thus far
  • WR Darrell Jackson – 89 to 88 – Who would have though he would have injury problems?
  • MLB Brandon Moore- 82 to 78 – A season ending injury to Lawson and he still can’t play anywhere
  • HB Tatum Bell – 82 to 79 – Needs a new team again. He won’t see the field much in DET
  • RG Damien Woody– 89 to 85 – Benched and inactive some games.Will need a new team next year
  • CB Fabian Washington– 83 to 81–Gets picked on because of Oakland’s other CB. Recently benched
  • HB Dominic Rhodes – 83 to 80 – Rumors say he will get cut. Once Bush is healthy he should be
  • HB LaMont Jordan – 86 to 84 – Back might be bothering him. Still the best runner in OAK
  • DT La’Roi Glover – 88 to 84 – Not getting to the QB anymore
  • LB Chris Draft – 81 to 77 – Backup LB for the Rams. Had 100+ tackles last year for CAR
  • TE Randy McMichael – 88 to 87 – Hoping for a better second half of the season
  • WR Torry Holt – 98 to 97 – Knee injuries might start to hamper his stellar play
  • QB Steve McNair – 85 to 83 – Rex Ryan said his grandmother could throw a wet ball further
  • WR Mark Clayton – 85 to 82 – Everyone expected more than this. 165 yards and 0 TD’s
  • QB Mark Brunell – 80 to 77 – Now 3rd string in WAS. Should be his last year
  • CB Fred Smoot – 83 to 81 – With the loss of Carlos Rogers, will be getting toasted weekly
  • C Jeff Faine – 85 to 83 – The Saints can’t run the ball, he gets pushed around too much
  • CB Mike McKenzie – 87 to 86 – Looked incredibly slow on the pick 6 vs. the Jags
  • DE Will Smith – 94 to 92 – He says he wants a new contract? Not playing like this
  • RG Chris Gray – 85 to 82 – Should be benched. This will be his last year starting
  • HB Shaun Alexander – 91 to 86 – Is shocking how slow and bad he looks now
  • LG Ruben Brown – 89 to 86 – Not playing well. Will be 36 next year
  • WR Marvin Harrison – 98 to 97 – Knee problems. Will be a problem going forward
  • HB Ahman Green – 86 to 84 – One and done in Houston? His knee is bad now
  • QB Chad Pennington – 86 to 84 – Has still never broken a receivers finger with a pass
  • QB Jay Cutler – 85 to 84 – Looking like an average QB with an incredible arm
  • HB Warrick Dunn – 88 to 87 – Time is ticking. Will be his last year as a starter
  • Weapons

  • FS Tanard Jackson – Bucs – Becomes Big Hitter – Punishing hitter in the secondary
  • P Saverio Rocca–Eagles–Loses Big Foot Kicker–Big leg hasn’t translated to the NFL from Rugby
  • QB Daunte Culpepper – Raiders – Loses Cannon Arm – Has lost his zip since the knee injury
  • MLB Jeremiah Trotter –Bucs–Loses Smart LB – No longer a starter, now backing up in Tampa Bay
  • DT Warren Sapp – Raiders – Loses Finesse Move – Slow start after his 10 sack season last year
  • WR Wes Welker – Patriots – Becomes Route Running Weapon – His quickness kills corners
  • MLB Nick Barnett – Packers – Becomes Brick Wall Defender – Man in the middle for GB
  • MLB E.J. Henderson – Vikings – Becomes Brick Wall Defender – Tackling machine in MIN
  • DT Sam Adams – Loses Power Move – Has provided little resistance against the run
  • CB Ty Law – Loses Smart CB – Burnt too much, his deep speed is now a big problem
  • LT Levi Jones – Loses Pass Blocker – Benched when healthy. Not looking good this year
  • MLB Barrett Ruud – Becomes Brick Wall – Instinctive LB who stops the run
  • CB Antonio Cromartie – Becomes Speed Weapon – Blazing fast when he has a chance to run
  • LB James Harrison – Becomes Big Hitter – 250 pound bull for the Steelers. A thumper
  • TE Alge Crumpler – Loses Possession Receiver – Too many drops, doing little this year
  • HB Tatum Bell – Loses Speed Weapon – Never hits a whole so who knows if he is fast
  • QB Tom Brady–Becomes Cannon Arm QB – Now that he has a deep threat or two, He is bombing
  • FS Anthony Smith – Becomes Big Hitter – Big hitter at the safety position. Ask TJ Housh
  • LB David Thorton – Becomes Brick Wall – Racks up tackles for TEN
  • C Kevin Mawae – Becomes Pass Blocker – A smart veteran who makes the line calls
  • RG Benji Olson – Becomes Run Blocker – Paves the way for the TEN run game
  • HB Warrick Dunn – Loses Elusive Back – Very quick still, but not enough
  • HB Adrian Peterson – Becomes Trucking Back – Tries to inflict punishment to the tackler
  • LG Ruben Brown – Loses Pass Blocker – An injury just ended an ineffective season
  • Injuries

  • TE Stephen Alexander – Broncos – IR Calf
  • LB Rob Morris – Colts – IR Knee
  • HB Ronnie Brown – Dolphins – Knee
  • FS Renaldo Hill – Dolphins – Knee
  • QB Trent Green – Dolphins - Concussion
  • SS Gary Baxter – Browns – Knee
  • LT Renardo Foster – Falcons – Knee
  • HB Nick Goings – Panthers – Concussion
  • MLB Jonathan Vilma – Jets – IR Knee
  • CB Carlos Rogers – Redskins – Knee
  • RG Richie Incognito – Rams – IR Kneecap
  • DE Tommy Kelly – Raiders – IR Knee
  • HB DeShawn Wynn – Packers – IR Shoulder
  • DT Ted Washington – Browns – IR Knee
  • WR Rod Smith – Broncos – IR Hip
  • DE Jarvis Moss – Broncos – IR Fibula
  • HB Sammy Morris – Patriots – IR Chest
  • CB Dunta Robinson – Texans – IR Knee
  • MLB Dan Morgan – Panthers – IR Achilles
  • FB Deon Anderson – Cowboys – IR Shoulder
  • LT Jonas Jennings – 49ers – IR Ankle
  • DE Leonard Little – Rams – IR Toe
  • SS Sean Considine – Eagles – IR Shoulder
  • LB Justin Durant – Jaguars – IR Knee
  • RG Chris Naeole – Jaguars – IR Quadriceps
  • LB Abraham Wright – Dolphins – IR Knee
  • RG Drew Mormino – Dolphins – IR Shoulder
  • LG Ruben Brown – Bears – IR Shoulder
  • Contracts

  • P Chris Kluwe – Vikings – 6 year extension
  • QB Tony Romo – Cowboys – 6 year extension
  • QB Jim Sorgi – Colts – 3 year extension
  • TE Donald Lee – 4 year extension
  • C Eugene Amano – 2 year extension
  • Comments

    98 Responses to “Madden 08 roster update #5 details”

    1. JuanPablo on November 12th, 2007 3:55 pm Quote

      damn still no love for the Dolphins OL that is second in the league in average yards per carry, 2nd in rushing TDs, 2nd in games with a 100+ yard rusher, and has allowed 17 sacks. Ronnie Brown got hurt and Jesse chatman is averaging over 5 yards per carry, and had over 100 yards in his last game against the Bills. The only reason this bothers me so much is because it’s so damn frustrating to play with my dolphins because their OL is the worst in the game, with only 2 players over 80. I can’t run on any team without using some cheap toss plays and the line will give me about 2 secs to pass when I use the shotgun. Please EA give them the ratings they deserve.

    2. StEaLtHsHoT on November 12th, 2007 4:01 pm Quote

      Shut up with your 0-9 Dolphins.

    3. JuanPablo on November 12th, 2007 4:05 pm Quote

      damn, I’m sorry?

    4. skinsfan on November 12th, 2007 4:13 pm Quote

      Good Job EA!!! Now, where’s the patch???

    5. Matt on November 12th, 2007 4:15 pm Quote

      I downloaded the new rosters, but when I looked at them, they hadn’t changed at all. Anyone else have this issue?

    6. StEaLtHsHoT on November 12th, 2007 4:19 pm Quote

      They didn’t come out yet that’s just a preview.

    7. Geezy on November 12th, 2007 4:21 pm Quote

      anyone with a PAL version of the game able to please send me this update?

      makaveli187_2001@hotmail.com

    8. Matt on November 12th, 2007 4:23 pm Quote

      Yeah, I just realized that even though it says “released” it doesn’t mean to the public.

    9. Rupert Giles on November 12th, 2007 6:01 pm Quote

      Looks good, EA has been doing a fine job.

    10. AK-40 on November 12th, 2007 6:22 pm Quote

      So when will this be available to the public and how ’bout that patch?

    11. illwill83 on November 12th, 2007 8:30 pm Quote

      not bad jeff garica need the accuracy weapon and I’m good

    12. Details on November 12th, 2007 8:34 pm Quote

      No patch, no love.

    13. dat nigga on November 12th, 2007 8:36 pm Quote

      whens this roster update comin out pasta

    14. Groundhog on November 12th, 2007 9:22 pm Quote

      Gee wiz, a roster patch! Now all we need is a working game to use it with!

    15. Alex on November 12th, 2007 10:23 pm Quote

      when is it coming?

    16. StEaLtHsHoT on November 12th, 2007 10:58 pm Quote

      The update hasn’t released yet, should be tomorrow morning at 6:00AM PST.

    17. bigblackanvil on November 13th, 2007 5:47 am Quote

      Decent but why no love for Jason Campbell? And why Fred Smoot get dropped. Smoot has done a damn good job this year and he’s better than Carlos Rogers. I like Carlos but his awarenessis questionable.Really surprised to see them take Smoot down and not increase Campbell’s accuracy/awareness/mobility.

    18. bigblackanvil on November 13th, 2007 5:51 am Quote

      And what about Laron Landry’s awareness? He blitzs like no other safety can, also.

    19. Ty on November 13th, 2007 8:05 am Quote

      Big Ben need’s a weapon. They aren’t 7 and 2 for nothing…

    20. Ty on November 13th, 2007 8:23 am Quote

      Can fast Willie Parker get some love.

    21. Browns Town on November 13th, 2007 10:15 am Quote

      Still no update here in OH at 1214 local.

    22. PATIENCE on November 13th, 2007 10:47 am Quote

      groundhog thats a funny and true statement lol i agree with you all the way on that … we need a madden that actually plays like a football game… EA i love yall but damn man … learn the PS3 please … u have no idea what kind of madden u can release… i hate 360 but madden looks real nice on there … and please fix all madden damn…. tell me why a DT can keep up with my recievers lol sheesh

    23. PATIENCE on November 13th, 2007 10:48 am Quote

      sorry bout the mouth thats why its posted twice cuz they’ll probably remove the first one

    24. jRob on November 13th, 2007 12:46 pm Quote

      What about that explosive offense for the Detroit lions??!!!!! I need all the assistance I can get. not to mention the new kick off plays when they played the bears. and offense plays with Calvin Johnson on the end around.

    25. Alex on November 13th, 2007 2:25 pm Quote

      when is it coming ???????????????

    26. jeff on November 13th, 2007 6:48 pm Quote

      some of this is old, wes welker was updated to 90 last update, the same with ronnie brown? but damn why would daunte culpepper lose his cannon arm??? you realize nothing happened to his arm when he got injured, and its not like he had good receivers to throw to…see the thing is you can have 2 bad games n you will get criticised for it…but if someone had 2 good games it would be nothing..he should not have lost his “cannon arm”

    27. JuanPablo on November 13th, 2007 10:41 pm Quote

      It’s out, and it’s the real ones now.

    28. skinsfan on November 14th, 2007 7:32 am Quote

      Thanks JuanPablo… Can’t wait to go home and check it out. How do you know it’s the real one?

    29. JuanPablo on November 14th, 2007 10:57 am Quote

      I checked and it was different than the ones I had earlier. My Dolphins had Kerry Reed, Brandon Fields and Jay Feely’s ratings changed.

    30. skinsfan on November 14th, 2007 11:01 am Quote

      Nice!!! Can you check to see if CB Leigh Torrence has been added to Skins?

    31. Ty on November 14th, 2007 11:28 am Quote

      Tanard Jackson for the Buc’s do not have a weapon.

    32. Redskins913 on November 14th, 2007 1:58 pm Quote

      skinsfan, CB Leigh Torrence has been added to the Redskins

    33. Browns Town on November 14th, 2007 3:02 pm Quote

      Wow, no love for KR/PR Josh Cribbs here in CLE. He’s on his way to the Pro Bowl and has been desribed by CNNSI.com as Devon Hester Jr.

      He’s pathetically low ranked.

    34. jeff on November 14th, 2007 4:01 pm Quote

      do you think ricky williams will be added to this game? i saw they added vinny testaverde somehow..so is it possible to add ricky??

    35. brandon carman on November 14th, 2007 4:45 pm Quote

      finnally marshawn lynch plays on the game like he does in real life!!!! he should be a 90 in no time at all

    36. skinsfan on November 14th, 2007 7:08 pm Quote

      Thanks Redskins913… just got home and checked it out. Damn good job EA on all the teams rosters.

    37. Jim on November 14th, 2007 7:38 pm Quote

      To hell with the dam Roster updates.

      FIX THE DAM FRANCHISE MODE. RELEASE THE PATCH!

    38. PrimeTime on November 14th, 2007 9:39 pm Quote

      I noticed that Tony Romo’s contract hasnt changed even though it says in the update he got an extension so why do they say it is in the update without putting it in? And where is Tony Curtis the cowboys 3rd TE he only has 3TDs on 3 receptions but doesnt make the roster so what gives?

    39. illwill83 on November 14th, 2007 10:45 pm Quote

      man they lied tanard jackson didnt become a big hitter which is BS dude has been laying hats all season

    40. Jason on November 15th, 2007 8:54 am Quote

      I like how Wes Welker is still only an 89 speed? I guess no one has watched him be the one of the league’s most consistent and best returners all year long. I run down and out and down and ins with him and he still can’t get any separation. Also, good call on Peterson getting hurt every quarter of every game. Clinton Portis is not that fumble happy too!

    41. Jim on November 15th, 2007 1:45 pm Quote

      People who play with the Patriots get no sympathy, from anybody.

    42. NC012 on November 15th, 2007 2:46 pm Quote

      Hey pasta, nhl 08 finally came out with its roster update so i was wondering if you could post the transactions? i would really appreciate it and i can get some people from ign over to check it out as well. Thanks in advance!

    43. AKENE on November 15th, 2007 4:39 pm Quote

      ANYONE KNOW WHEN THE PS2 ROSTERS COME OUT.

    44. pastapadre on November 15th, 2007 5:15 pm Quote

      NC012 wrote:

      Hey pasta, nhl 08 finally came out with its roster update so i was wondering if you could post the transactions? i would really appreciate it and i can get some people from ign over to check it out as well. Thanks in advance!

      I’ve asked for it but I’m not sure if they’ll be sending something like that out. Its a different studio so some things are done a little differently.

    45. COWBOYZ13 on November 15th, 2007 9:46 pm Quote

      Has anyone else been getting kicked off of madden, ive been getting kicked off for about 2 weeks now. ideas?

    46. redskins on November 16th, 2007 4:19 pm Quote

      what is leigh torrance rated on madden?? and why didnt they make andre carter better?? have to put that speed up on jason campbell!!

    47. Smitty X on November 16th, 2007 8:10 pm Quote

      it says Andrew Walter was released by raiders but on my update hes still on there as one of their QBs

    48. NC012 on November 17th, 2007 9:09 am Quote

      Oh alright. I’ve heard that the roster update came out and if you can’t do it it’s fine but since i don’t have gold, it’s tough for me to have beginning of the season rosters. Like I said, if you can that’s great, if you can’t thats alright.

    49. coogrfan on November 17th, 2007 9:25 am Quote

      FYI-EA has posted an updated version of this roster that adds Ricky Williams to the Dolphins.

    50. Boston on November 18th, 2007 4:37 pm Quote

      Damn The Pats Get no love PSYCH rated overall 99

    51. Fly Guy on November 19th, 2007 1:13 am Quote

      Why want they add #89 Tony Curtis to Dallas Cowboys roster. He is starting to get involved in the dallas offense a little, they need to show him some love.

    52. MJ on November 19th, 2007 10:56 pm Quote

      Hey Pasta,
      What’s happening with the PC updates mate, were stuck on patch 2 with Charlie Frye still at the browns :@ can you look into this please
      Thanks, MJ

    53. BJ on November 20th, 2007 12:00 am Quote

      I hope they do something with the seahawks on the next roster updates. Hackett needs to become faster and his catching along with Burleson needs to go up I know he was injured but he is a baller and deserves to be raised just like! I also believe Hass should become an accurate qb. MoMo deserves to have his ratings promoted he is running fast and hard I like how they demoted a former MVP Alexander deserved to have his Demoted he was playing injured and it showed (slow and clumsy)

    54. AKENE on November 20th, 2007 10:48 am Quote

      WHATS GOING ON WITH THE ROSTERS FOR PS2 DAMN.

    55. Ed on November 20th, 2007 3:34 pm Quote

      Man WR Andre Johnson for the Texans is a top 5 or 6 reciever in the league I dont get why he doesnt have a the weapons that Chad Johnson or T.O has he is just as good. And if he stays healthy he’ll show it. Mario Williams is also under rated he is always in the backfield its just a matter of sacking the QB. Who ever does the Roster changes needs to update it every week or atleast every 2. And they need to boost the ratings of the players right. A lot of players a over the league have steped up and gotten better but they dont get the ratings right. Its not just the Texans they dont boost up ratings right unless somebody is having a spectacular season.

    56. Andy on November 21st, 2007 10:58 am Quote

      Five complete roster updates this season already…and all five have been solid across the board. Now we hear they should update every week? And Seahawk WR’s are suddenly studs who need higher ratings? Last time anyone ever saw a Seahawk WR I’m willing to bet he was dropping the ball! Wes Welker a speed burner??? My god the man’s slow, but he’s elusive on cuts…that doesn’t mean he should be faster in the game. Apparently the NFL missed out on several thousand great general managers, and EA Sports missed out on qualified game creators. Just play da damn game!!!! (it is just a game you realize, right???)

    57. GREG on November 22nd, 2007 3:51 pm Quote

      what about the roster update for ps2 pasta

    58. pastapadre on November 22nd, 2007 4:32 pm Quote

      GREG wrote:

      what about the roster update for ps2 pasta

      Haven’t heard anything, Ill see if I can find out next week.

    59. Ed on November 22nd, 2007 10:41 pm Quote

      Any news on an update for the PC? We are WAAAAAAY behind.

    60. Phil Stevens on November 23rd, 2007 5:34 pm Quote

      hey pasta,
      can you please look in to the pc update, also andy the complete update was in week 2… its what now, Week 12… WAAAY WAAAY BEHIND, It’s just a game…one that most of us paid $50 bucks for

    61. AK on November 25th, 2007 10:20 pm Quote

      Is EA going to fix the issue with the franchise mode running out of free agents 4 or 5 seasons in? If you haven’t had the problem, here it is:
      It looks like undrafted and unsigned players dissapear and don’t end up in the free agent pool. As the other players retire, the game runs out of available free agents. It freezes the franchise once a computer team can’t fill out a roster.

      I have a recent roster update, but it still runs out of players in franchise mode. Does EA even admit/acknowledge the problem?

    62. moufonga on November 26th, 2007 1:32 pm Quote

      is there a real team called tongan worries

    63. GREG on November 27th, 2007 4:58 pm Quote

      what about the roster update for ps2 pasta not 1 since oct.30

    64. T-Reck on November 28th, 2007 9:44 am Quote

      When is the next update?

    65. T-Reck on November 28th, 2007 9:45 am Quote

      Also, we should be able to use atl uniform for online play. That would be nice.

    66. T-Reck on November 28th, 2007 9:46 am Quote

      T-Reck wrote:

      Also, we should be able to use alt uniform for online play. That would be nice.

    67. SkinsFan on November 28th, 2007 4:19 pm Quote

      Has there been another roster update I noticed Ricky Williams has been added to the Dolphins.

    68. GREG on November 28th, 2007 8:37 pm Quote

      what about the roster update for ps2 pasta not 1 since oct.30!!!!!!