Details on the first Madden 08 roster update

by pastapadre
Posted August 16th, 2007 at 1:06 pm

Tomlinson Madden 08

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

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Papernut

Now if they can fix the fumbles and CPU ints by the user, the game will be sweet.
http://n/a Papernut

Now if they can fix the fumbles and CPU ints by the user, the game will be sweet.
Charger

McCardells rating went down 2 points…
Charger

McCardells rating went down 2 points…
HustlinOwl

WTF no Jeremy Bloom? For Eagles
HustlinOwl

WTF no Jeremy Bloom? For Eagles
http://twins-territory.blogspot.com/ TwinsTerritory

Not the best update IMO.

Bears are still missing quite a few players.
http://twins-territory.blogspot.com TwinsTerritory

Not the best update IMO.

Bears are still missing quite a few players.
Jeff (BrownsBoy315)

hmmm theres a few missing players…but none-the less im pleased this is a pretty quick update.
Jeff (BrownsBoy315)

hmmm theres a few missing players…but none-the less im pleased this is a pretty quick update.
Brian

Sweet J.T. O’Sullivan was waitin for since i got the game….now i have to start my franchise over
Brian

Sweet J.T. O’Sullivan was waitin for since i got the game….now i have to start my franchise over
iERICK

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?
iERICK

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?
tommy

atari bigby and frank walker were also added for green bay, but not listed
tommy

atari bigby and frank walker were also added for green bay, but not listed
Ric

Great info man. Appreciate it.
Ric

Great info man. Appreciate it.
http://www.maddenwars.com/ Moostache (Dan)

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…
http://www.maddenwars.com Moostache (Dan)

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…
Andy

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?
Andy

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?
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

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.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

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.
http://www.twins-territory.blogspot.com/ TwinsTerritory

Pretty good update actually.

Three new rookies 4 the Bears that aren’t listed.
http://www.twins-territory.blogspot.com TwinsTerritory

Pretty good update actually.

Three new rookies 4 the Bears that aren’t listed.
Coltsfan

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.
Coltsfan

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.
Rage

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?
Rage

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?
Matt

Dude Brady Quinn should be upgraded to 95 ovr.

Thats a joke by the way, but go browns
Matt

Dude Brady Quinn should be upgraded to 95 ovr.

Thats a joke by the way, but go browns
Kevin

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.
Kevin

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.
Andy

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.
Andy

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.
PhillyBoy

Jeremy Bloom is on there now for Philly
PhillyBoy

Jeremy Bloom is on there now for Philly
marshall

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.
marshall

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.
http://pastapadre.com/ Dcooks

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
http://pastapadre.com Dcooks

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
Hadleigh

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
Hadleigh

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
Thaddeus Shaw

When will the final roster update be available?
Thaddeus Shaw

When will the final roster update be available?
MATT D

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?
MATT D

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?
Brandon

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?