Details on the first Madden 08 roster update
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The roster update that was expected to be released for the 360 and PS3 versions of Madden 08 is now available. In order to receive the new roster file, you need to start a ranked online game. It will prompt a download of the latest rosters which can then be saved over the previous online roster set and used offline as well.
The hottest topic surrounding this update was how Michael Vick would be dealt with. EA has moved him down the depth chart. He is not in the three slots alloted to the QB position. However he is still in the game and on the Falcons roster, which means those who wish to continue using him will be able to do so by moving him in prior to an online game or by editing the depth chart themselves for offline play. His rating has not been changed, he is still a 90 OVR.
Continue on to read every single transaction, rating adjustment, and contract extension that was made with the roster update.
Also, roster update details for each one that is released throughout the year can be found here.
Roster Update #1 – Next Gen
Transactions
- DT Darwin Walker – Traded to Bears
- SS Chris Harris – Traded to Panthers
- LB Odell Thurman – Removed (Suspended)
- LT Tarik Glenn – Removed (Retires)
- SS Mike Minter – Removed (Retires)
- TE Erik Beverly – Removed (Retires)
- S Mike Minter – Removed (Retires)
- LB Shelton Quarles – Removed (Retires)
- LT Jared Gaither – Drafted by Ravens (Supplemental Draft)
- CB Paul Oliver – Drafted by Chargers (Supplemental Draft)
- LB Robert Reynolds – Released by Titans
- HB Cedric Houston – Released by Jets
- WR Darius Watts – Released by Giants
- WR Keenan McCardell – Signed to Texans
- WR Eric Moulds – Signed to Titans
- S Sam Brandon – Released by Broncos
- S Jarrod Cooper – Released by Raiders
- T Kyle Turley – Signed to Chiefs
- HB Shawn Bryson – Released by Lions
- DE Simeon Rice – Released by Bucs
- G Milford Brown – Signed to Rams
- WR Fred Gibson – Released by Falcons
- T Kevin Barry – Signed to Texans
- TE Courtney Anderson – Signed to Dolphins
- HB Tony Fisher – Released by Jets
- TE Randal Williams – Released by Raiders
- HB ReShard Lee – Released by Raiders
- CB Mike Rumph – Released by Rams
- WR Chris Hannon – Added to Chiefs
- T Ed Blanton – Released by Jets
- G Toniu Fonoti – Released by Falcons
- DT Corey Simon – Released by Colts
- QB John Navarre – Released by Colts
- DT Fred Evans – Released by Dolphins
- TE Bobby Blizzard – Signed to Bengals
- TE Ronnie Ghent – Released by Bengals
- WR Bethel Johnson – Signed to Texans
- QB J.T. O’Sullivan – Added to Lions
- TE Troy Bienemann – Added to Cardinals
- WR Kelly Campbell – Released by Dolphins
- WR Brandon Williams – Added to 49ers
- CB Rich Gardner – Released by Seahawks
- SS Donovin Darius – Signed to Raiders
- WR Troy Brown – Signed to Patriots
- C Adam Treu – Released by Raiders
- DT Jordan Carstens – Released by Panthers
- CB Greg Brooks – Released by Bengals
- WR Corey Bradford – Signed to Redskins
- G Wes Sims – Released by Saints
- QB Daunte Culpepper – Signed by Raiders
- HB Jamal Robertson – Released by Falcons
The players released will appear in Free Agents
Ratings Up
- DE Mark Anderson – 84 to 85 OVR
- WR Devin Hester – 70 to 72 OVR
- LB Landon Johnson – 80 to 83 OVR
- LB Ahmad Brooks – 78 to 80 OVR
- CB Johnathan Joseph – 82 to 84 OVR
- T Erik Pears – 74 to 79 OVR
- LB DD Lewis – 78 to 82 OVR
- WR Maurice Stovall – 78 to 79 OVR
- T Mike Gandy – 74 to 80 OVR
- QB Cleo Lemon – 72 to 75 OVR
- LB David Harris – 76 to 77 OVR
- CB Stanley Wilson – 77 to 79 OVR
- TE Darnell Sanders – 69 to 74 OVR
- QB JT O’Sullivan – 68 to 74 OVR
- S Nate Salley – 70 to 77 OVR
- TE Jeff King – 70 to 77 OVR
- TE David Thomas – 73 to 77 OVR
- C Jeremy Newberry – 80 to 83 OVR
- WR Jerry Porter – 80 to 81 OVR
- WR Ronald Curry – 78 to 79 OVR
- TE Tony Stewart – 71 to 74 OVR
- WR Demetrius Williams – 70 to 75 OVR
- S Vernon Fox – 72 to 76 OVR
- LB Mark Simoneau – 76 to 82 OVR
- DE Ray Edwards – 74 to 79 OVR
- T John Tait – 91 to 92 OVR
- TE Greg Olsen – 79 to 80 OVR
- G Stacy Andrews – 74 to 76 OVR
- WR Tab Perry – 72 to 73 OVR
- HB Dwayne Wright – 71 to 72 OVR
- T Jason Peters – 87 to 91 OVR
- QB JP Losman – 82 to 83 OVR
- LB Louis Green – 60 to 65 OVR
- WR Tim Carter – 69 to 72 OVR
- DE Greg Spires – 80 to 84 OVR
- TE Alex Smith – 79 to 80 OVR
- S Aaron Francisco – 73 to 76 OVR
- LB Matt Wilhelm – 72 to 75 OVR
- LB Stephen Cooper – 72 to 74 OVR
- S Jarrad Page – 72 to 74 OVR
- QB Brodie Croyle – 77 to 78 OVR
- G Ryan Lilja – 85 to 87 OVR
- G Jake Scott – 85 to 88 OVR
- T Ryan Diem – 89 to 91 OVR
- FB Oliver Hoyte – 77 to 79 OVR
- DE Trent Cole – 81 to 82 OVR
- TE Vernon Davis – 86 to 88 OVR
- S James Butler – 69 to 77 OVR
- WR Steve Smith – 74 to 75 OVR
- TE Marcedes Lewis – 79 to 80 OVR
- DE Stanley McClover – 73 to 76 OVR
- WR Lance Moore – 59 to 65 OVR
- HB Travis Henry – 87 to 88 OVR
- QB Jason Campbell – 81 to 82 OVR
Ratings Down
- C LeCharles Bentley – 90 to 87 OVR
- QB Trent Green – 85 to 84 OVR
- LB Eric Barton – 83 to 80 OVR
- CB Travis Fisher – 78 to 77 OVR
- P Jon Ryan – 84 to 81 OVR
- S Stuart Schweigert – 85 to 84 OVR
- LB Brian Simmons – 83 to 81 OVR
- CB Deltha O’Neal – 85 to 84 OVR
- G Matt Lehr – 85 to 82 OVR
- QB Damon Huard – 82 to 80 OVR
- G John Welbourn – 85 to 82 OVR
- S Jason Allen – 80 to 78 OVR
- DE Darren Howard – 86 to 85 OVR
- CB Patrick Surtain – 93 to 92 OVR
Contract Extensions
- Rookie contracts have been updated
- Grady Jackson
- Dwight Freeney
- Cory Redding
- Troy Polamalu
- Charles Tillman
- Nathan Vasher
- Marc Bulger
- Darwin Walker
- Donald Driver
- Montrae Holland
- Steve Smith
- Brian Moorman
August 16, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Now if they can fix the fumbles and CPU ints by the user, the game will be sweet.
August 16, 2007 at 1:42 pm
McCardells rating went down 2 points…
August 16, 2007 at 4:58 pm
WTF no Jeremy Bloom? For Eagles
August 16, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Not the best update IMO.
Bears are still missing quite a few players.
August 16, 2007 at 7:12 pm
hmmm theres a few missing players…but none-the less im pleased this is a pretty quick update.
August 16, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Sweet J.T. O’Sullivan was waitin for since i got the game….now i have to start my franchise over
August 16, 2007 at 9:48 pm
does the update have players bing switched to their proper positions? like for example since mike minter is removed, they have chris harris sitched from ss to fs to fill in minters spot?
August 16, 2007 at 9:49 pm
atari bigby and frank walker were also added for green bay, but not listed
August 17, 2007 at 10:20 am
Great info man. Appreciate it.
August 17, 2007 at 11:22 am
There were also some number changes…when the game launched, Dante Hall of the Rams was wearing #19, after the update he is listed as #82 again…
August 17, 2007 at 4:26 pm
First year with Live. Tell me, if I start a franchise then load a roster update over top of the one I started with, do I need to start the franchise over again?
August 17, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Well yeah. The whole idea of franchise mode is that you make changes to your roster as do the other teams in the league. So it wouldn’t make much sense to completely wipe things out and start over once you’ve started a franchise.
So if you want to start clean with the new rosters you’d have to just start up a new one.
August 17, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Pretty good update actually.
Three new rookies 4 the Bears that aren’t listed.
August 18, 2007 at 7:34 am
WR Roy Hall for the Colts is listed on the game at 6′1 and is much taller. Not a significant problem, but something that I looked forward to utilizing in my passing game. Also, is there a way (PS3) in 2 player versus mode to change how the playbook is? I don’t like my friends to be able to see what play I am picking. I miss the old system.
August 18, 2007 at 12:35 pm
OK, I just got a wireless router so I’m new to the online gaming piece. So, in order to get this roster update, I have to go to PS3’s network, register for online gaming, then go to the Madden area and start a ranked online game…is all of this correct?
August 19, 2007 at 9:38 pm
Dude Brady Quinn should be upgraded to 95 ovr.
Thats a joke by the way, but go browns
August 19, 2007 at 11:35 pm
Actually the update sucks there are players in the game in FA that this update did not put onto the teams they play on. Nor did this update put Trent Green on Miami. Well it does not say it did.
August 20, 2007 at 5:51 am
Ok, new update is downloaded and franchise has started. But when I go into the rosters to release Ferguson from GB, all it allows is a trade or to cancel. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong? I’ve tried to release several players from the update while in franchise mode and the release player feature is not available. Thanks.
August 20, 2007 at 5:57 am
Jeremy Bloom is on there now for Philly
August 20, 2007 at 7:06 pm
to Andy,you cant release Ferguson from GB because you are in franchise mode, and you can only control your own team. you have to load the roster titled Online, then begin a new franchise if you want Ferguson and the others where they belong. Of course, a month from now, the update will be outdated anyway.
August 21, 2007 at 5:42 pm
man pac man jones should be on the game because mike vick is.Plus the titans need a corner back,more weapons, and a kick returner.He would probably have a ovr of 95 with 97 speed.Poor pac-man
August 26, 2007 at 2:43 pm
What about release of Eagles MLB Trotter and also Rookie TE Brent Celek who looks to be a future star. Also WR Jeremy Bloom needs to be signed.
Brady Quinns throwing power and accuracy should be improved slightly as not even 90…. Not great natural talent for a future QB star
August 26, 2007 at 8:48 pm
When will the final roster update be available?
August 27, 2007 at 9:11 am
are these updates normally just for rosters are like in years past are they able to fix problems with the game as wel. basically i’m asking is there a way to fix the fumbles and int?
August 27, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Can anyone help me figure out how to hook the ethernet cord up to get internet access? I have a laptop and I plug the e cord into my laptop and it knew that the e cord was hooked up but was saying the signal strength was low and its not low, I have a ps3 if anyone can help me?
September 1, 2007 at 8:55 am
can anyone tell me where to go to get a madden 08 roster update for xbox
September 1, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Can anyone tell me if Korey Hall was switched from LB to FB on the Packers roster?
September 1, 2007 at 9:14 pm
>>>can anyone tell me where to go to get a madden 08 roster update for xbox
It says in the article how to get the update.
September 3, 2007 at 12:55 pm
does anyone know a way to do this w/o having a xbox live account…
i have one…but i havent paid for the subscription
is there a work around for this?
September 4, 2007 at 3:50 pm
What if I’ve started a franchise???… The rosters in my franchise will be updated also???… some players are gonna be released and some others moved within my franchise???…
September 5, 2007 at 7:41 am
when is the next madden 08 update???
September 9, 2007 at 9:27 pm
simeon rice didnt get added to the broncos on this update
September 18, 2007 at 2:02 pm
how come they messed up the roster updates everything went backwards….did ne one else get this provlem??
October 3, 2007 at 12:14 am
When is the next update for Madden 08 is coming out. And is WR Bobby Sippio going to be on the chiefs.
October 3, 2007 at 10:45 am
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT CATEGORIES WERE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE RATINGS UP/DOWN ON THESE PLAYERS? I’M OUT OF COMPUTER RIGHT NOW. HOW DO THEY UPGRADE THE CONTRACTS?
October 4, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Rosters #2 are now updated
October 9, 2007 at 6:42 am
How do you get roster updates for PS2???
November 2, 2007 at 12:57 pm
how are they not going to boost adrian peterson’s stats. that’s some b/s. Statistics show he’s the best running back in the league
November 26, 2007 at 3:58 am
Sorry
November 29, 2007 at 6:35 am
Nice
December 10, 2007 at 9:42 am
interesting
December 15, 2007 at 9:16 pm
what is up with fred jackson not even being on the bills roster can we please check on that ea sports? thanks
December 18, 2007 at 1:49 pm
wheres Derek anderson?
December 28, 2007 at 6:52 pm
yeah put fred jackson in the game so when lynch gets tried you have another great running back to use GO BILLS
January 2, 2008 at 2:13 pm
wat? i kno romo still kinda sucks but they couldnt give him 1 more point?
January 3, 2008 at 4:22 am
I was wondering, is there a way for me to download the updated Madden ‘08 PS3 Rosters from my computer(via internet)to a USB Slot/Card Storage Device?? If so, what website and how much?? This would save me a ton of time because I could just upload the new rosters to my PS3 instead of manually editing player-by-player as I’ve been doing for years. Thanks in advance
January 8, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Interesting…
January 20, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Cool!
January 20, 2008 at 2:06 pm
TRENT EDWARDS should be atleast a 75, and not matter how good MARSHAWN “BEAST-MODE” LYNCH does in the franchise setting it is nearly impossible to get his overall past 89? BILLieve the bills are going to the SB in ‘08 baby! GO EDWARDS!
January 22, 2008 at 4:30 am
Cool!