Madden 08 (final) roster update #8 details

by pastapadre
Posted February 16th, 2008 at 6:09 am

The last roster update for Madden 08 is set to release sometime early today for the 360 and PS3. This update removes all players from the IR and somewhat surprisingly does include transactions made plus ratings and weapons changes. The Super Bowl was obviously taken into account with the Giants receiving a bunch of significant upgrades.

In a year that EA has been highly criticized one area where they excelled was with the roster updates. Going into 08 the goal was to do them on a weekly or bi-weekly basis after having never had any real consistency in previous years. While it wasn’t quite done at that pace (bad gap between November 12th and January 14th) it still represented a huge improvement. It was also nice to have all the changes communicated instead of just wondering or digging through players trying to figure out who had moved. Hopefully it gets even more frequent next year and other EA Sports games follow their lead in this area.

Update: The new rosters are now available.

Continue on to view the full list of changes in the final roster update for 08.

Injuries
• All players removed from Injured Reserve

Weapons
• CB Dre’ Bly – Broncos – Loses Shutdown Corner
• DE Justin Tuck – Giants – Gains Power Move
• DE Osi Umenyiora – Giants – Gains Power Move
• DE Michael Strahan – Giants – Gains Finesse Move
• HB Justin Fargas – Raiders – Becomes Power Back
• HB Steven Jackson – Rams – Becomes Elusive Back
• DE Mario Williams – Texans – Gains Power Move
• HB LenDale White – Titans – Becomes Power Back

Ratings Up
• WR Brandon Marshall – Broncos – 88 to 89
• LB Karlos Dansby – Cardinals – 88 to 89
• QB Philip Rivers – Chargers – 86 to 87
• FS Clinton Hart – Chargers – 81 to 82
• DE Jared Allen – Chiefs – 95 to 96
• P Dustin Colquitt – Chiefs – 94 to 96
• LB Derrick Johnson – Chiefs – 91 to 92
• SS Bob Sanders – Colts – 98 to 99
• LB Gary Brackett – Colts – 87 to 88
• TE Jason Witten – Cowboys – 95 to 96
• LT Flozell Adams – Cowboys – 92 to 94
• C Andre Gurode – Cowboys – 91 to 93
• QB Tony Romo – Cowboys – 92 to 93
• RG Leonard Davis – Cowboys – 92 to 95
• RG Rex Hadnot – Dolphins – 84 to 85
• QB Shaun Hill – 49ers – 67 to 76
• QB Eli Manning – Giants – 87 to 92
• TE Kevin Boss – Giants – 77 to 79
• WR Amani Toomer – Giants – 83 to 85
• DE Osi Umenyiora – Giants – 94 to 97
• DE Michael Strahan – Giants – 95 to 96
• DE Justin Tuck – Giants – 88 to 90
• LB Kawika Mitchell – Giants – 84 to 86
• WR David Tyree – Giants – 68 to 74
• C Shaun O’Hara – Giants – 89 to 90
• RT Kareem McKenzie – Giants – 90 to 91
• SS James Butler – Giants – 79 to 82
• HB Ahmad Bradshaw – Giants – 79 to 80
• DT Jay Alford – Giants – 68 to 72
• DT Barry Cofield – Giants – 82 to 85
• DT Fred Robbins – Giants – 86 to 87
• CB Kevin Dockery – Giants – 79 to 82
• CB Aaron Ross – Giants – 81 to 84
• CB Sam Madison – Giants – 85 to 88
• CB Corey Webster – Giants – 79 to 81
• WR Steve Smith – Giants – 78 to 80
• C Brad Meester – Jaguars – 90 to 91
• LB Ernie Sims – Lions – 90 to 91
• LT Chad Clifton – Packers – 94 to 95
• TE Donald Lee – Packers 82 to 85
• RT Mark Tauscher – Packers – 93 to 94
• DT Corey Williams – Packers – 85 to 87
• WR Wes Welker – Patriots – 91 to 93
• LB Adalius Thomas – Patriots – 94 to 95
• RG Cooper Carlisle – Raiders – 84 to 85
• HB Justin Fargas – Raiders – 83 to 84 -
• LB London Fletcher-Baker – Redskins – 95 to 96
• FS Sean Taylor – Redskins – 93 to 96
• LB DeMeco Ryans – Texans – 92 to 93
• DT Pat Williams – Vikings – 97 to 98

Ratings Down
• DT Tommie Harris – Bears – 98 to 96
• RG Jake Scott – Colts – 91 to 90
• RG Mike Goff – Chargers – 91 to 90
• DT Jamal Williams – Chargers – 98 to 97
• CB Anthony Henry – Cowboys – 89 to 88
• QB Donovan McNabb – Eagles – 91 to 90 –
• LT William Thomas – Eagles – 94 to 92
• LB Keith Brooking – Falcons – 92 to 91
• RG Kynan Forney – Falcons – 88 to 86
• LG Larry Allen – 49ers – 95 to 93
• LB Jonathan Vilma – Jets – 95 to 93
• RG Brandon Moore – Jets – 88 to 87
• WR Donald Driver – Packers – 95 to 94
• LT Matt Light – Patriots – 97 to 96 –
• QB Marc Bulger – Rams – 92 to 91 –
• LT Jammal Brown – Saints – 95 to 93
• DE Will Smith – Saints – 92 to 90 –
• HB Deuce McAllister – Saints – 89 to 88
• QB Matt Hasselbeck – Seahawks – 93 to 92

Transactions
• DT Jimmy Kennedy – Released to Free Agents
• DT Babatunde Oshinowo – Released to Free Agents
• LT Mark LeVoir – Released to Free Agents
• DT Dusty Dvoracek – Added to Bears
• DT Antonio Garay – Added to Bears
• RT Mike Jones – Added to Bears
• HB DeDe Dorsey – Released to Free Agents
• LB Roy Manning – Released to Free Agents
• CB David Jones – Added to Bengals
• FS Ethan Kilmer – Added to Bengals
• DE Al Wallace – Added to Bills
• DE Tony Hargrove – Removed (Suspension)
• TE Derek Schouman – Added to Bills
• FS Bryan Scott – Released to Free Agents
• TE Stephen Alexander – Added to Broncos
• TE Chad Mustard – Released to Free Agents
• LB Keith Adams – Released to Free Agents
• LB Kris Griffin – Added to Browns
• DE Melila Purcell – Added to Free Agents
• CB Ricardo Colclough – Released to Free Agents
• C Marvin Philip – Added to Browns
• WR Paris Warren – Added to Free Agents
• LB Ryan Nece – Added to Bucs
• SS Kalvin Pearson – Released to Free Agents
• DE Charles Bennett – Added to Free Agents
• FB Mike Alstott – Removed (Injured/Retired)
• CB Torrie Cox – Added to Bucs
• SS Bhawoh Jue – Released to Free Agents
• CB Michael Adams – Added to Cardinals
• RG Brad Badger – Released to Free Agents
• LT Elliot Vallejo – Added to Cardinals
• LT Roman Oben – Released to Free Agents
• FB Andrew Pinnock – Released to Free Agents
• LB Jyles Tucker – Added to Chargers
• RG Erik Robertson – Added to Chargers
• HB Gilbert Harris – Released to Free Agents
• LB Johnny Baldwin – Added to Chiefs
• WR Bobby Sippio – Released to Free Agents
• QB Tyler Thigpen – Added to Chiefs
• CB Michael Coe – Released to Free Agents
• LB Ramon Guzman – Released to Free Agents
• LB Brandon Archer – Added to Free Agents
• WR Craphonso Thorpe – Released to Free Agents
• WR Roy Hall – Added to Colts
• FS Melvin Bullitt – Added to Colts
• LB Brandon Archer – Added to Colts
• LG Joe Toledo – Released to Free Agents
• FS Jereme Perry – Released to Free Agents
• SS Lance Schulters – Released to Free Agents
• HB Samkon Gado – Released to Free Agents
• RT Mike Rosenthal – Added to Dolphins
• WR Kerry Reed – Added to Dolphins
• LB Abraham Wright – Added to Dolphins
• DE Chase Page – Added to Dolphins
• SS Marcus Paschal – Released to Free Agents
• HB Ryan Moats – Released to Free Agents
• CB Nick Graham – Added to Eagles
• DT LaJuan Ramsey – Added to Eagles
• DE Atiyyah Ellison – Released to Free Agents
• LB Jay Moore – Added to 49ers
• RG Tutan Reyes – Released to Free Agents
• LG Stockar McDougle – Released to Free Agents
• RT Andrew Carnahan – Added to Jaguars
• TE Richard Angulo – Released to Free Agents
• TE Greg Estandia – Added to Jaguars
• LB Shantee Orr – Released to Free Agents
• LB Tony Gilbert – Added to Jaguars
• DE Brian Smith – Added to Jaguars
• FB Stacy Tutt – Added to Jets
• P Jeremy Kapinos – Added to Free Agents
• CB Ramzee Robinson – Released to Free Agents
• CB Dovonte Edwards – Added to Lions
• DT Daniel Muhr – Released to Free Agents
• DT Conrad Bolston – Released to Free Agents
• RG Chris Patrick – Released to Free Agents
• DT Colin Cole – Added to Packers
• TE Ryan Krause – Released to Free Agents
• LT Orrin Thompson – Added to Packers
• LB Spencer Havner – Added to Packers
• FB John Kuhn – Added to Packers
• FS Quinton Teal – Released to Free Agents
• CB Dante Wesley – Added to Panthers
• DT Rashad Moore – Released to Free Agents
• FB Kyle Eckel – Added to Patriots
• RT Rob Petitti – Released to Free Agents
• C Nick Leckey – Released to Free Agents
• FS Hanik Milligan – Released to Free Agents
• LB Raonall Smith – Added to Rams
• WR Dante Hall – Added to Rams
• FB Richard Owens – Added to Rams
• HB Cory Ross – Added to Ravens
• QB Tyler Palko – Added to Saints
• TE Ronnie Ghent – Released to Free Agents
• LB Lance Laury – Added to Seahawks
• LB Will Herring – Released to Free Agents
• RG Matt Lentz – Added to Steelers
• DT Scott Paxson – Added to Steelers
• DT Shaun Nua – Released to Free Agents
• CB Chidi Iwuoma – Released to Free Agents
• CB Eric King – Added to Titans
• DT Kevin Vickerson – Released to Free Agents
• DT Antonio Johnson – Added to Titans
• C Norm Katnik – Released to Free Agents
• DE Otis Grigsby – Released to Free Agents
• FS Eric Frampton – Added to Vikings
• C Dan Mozes – Added to Vikings
• LG Drew Hodgdon – Released to Free Agents
• SS Brandon Harrison – Released to Free Agents
• WR David Anderson – Added to Texans
• RG Mike Brisiel – Added to Texans
• QB Brock Berlin – Added to Free Agents
• WR Jordan Kent – Added to Free Agents
• WR Chandler Williams – Added to Free Agents
• WR Derek Stanley – Added to Free Agents
• HB Thomas Clayton – Added to Free Agents
• K Rhys Lloyd – Added to Free Agents
• SS Raymond Ventrone – Added to Free Agents

Contracts
• QB Shaun Hill – 49ers – 3 year extension
• DT Damione Lewis – 3 year extension

Tags: roster update

K TOWN

man burress gets no love
destroys packs dbs in real life but on the game catch hit he drops it every time WTF
and farve doesnt lose rating and keeps accuracy icon or what ever weapons they gave him lol the guy is an INT machine, atleast in real football i get to see the pick machine in action
K TOWN

man burress gets no love
destroys packs dbs in real life but on the game catch hit he drops it every time WTF
and farve doesnt lose rating and keeps accuracy icon or what ever weapons they gave him lol the guy is an INT machine, atleast in real football i get to see the pick machine in action
JI13orrero

does this update deletes Jake Plummer from the game? Please tell me ‘cuz in that case…I don’t want it!
JI13orrero

does this update deletes Jake Plummer from the game? Please tell me ‘cuz in that case…I don’t want it!
TooEasy

has this update come out yet for the 360? it keeps telling me to download the roster update but when i check its the same and nothing has changed
TooEasy

has this update come out yet for the 360? it keeps telling me to download the roster update but when i check its the same and nothing has changed
kennyb

I’m still waiting for the official download.
kennyb

I’m still waiting for the official download.
Jimmy

why is it dat i’ve been trying 2 get thid download and its not working? when are they actually gonna put it up? y did mcnabb go down exactly?
Jimmy

why is it dat i’ve been trying 2 get thid download and its not working? when are they actually gonna put it up? y did mcnabb go down exactly?
Eric

When will this update work?
Eric

When will this update work?
Jimmy

if every1 is bein taken off ir does dat mean all the suspended player are gonna be put back on da roster?
Jimmy

if every1 is bein taken off ir does dat mean all the suspended player are gonna be put back on da roster?
Crazy D

when is this gonna be working its not out yet?!?!
Crazy D

when is this gonna be working its not out yet?!?!
Riley Finn

Its still not out yet, I just check. I wanna start doing all the roster moves, etc…
Riley Finn

Its still not out yet, I just check. I wanna start doing all the roster moves, etc…
jay

The way the Pats lost there should of been more player ratings down not just 1 guy!!
jay

The way the Pats lost there should of been more player ratings down not just 1 guy!!
hubcapp

thanks for the update info im ready to finally get my chise going
hubcapp

thanks for the update info im ready to finally get my chise going
RexISOurQuarterback

Its crazy how eli’s ratig is higher than mcnabb’s when he played okay in the playoffs but terrible in the reualar season
RexISOurQuarterback

Its crazy how eli’s ratig is higher than mcnabb’s when he played okay in the playoffs but terrible in the reualar season
JerseyBoy77

Your a fool Rex… Eli played great in the playoffs and won the super bowl and the mvp… Wake me up when the eagles do that or Donovan does that…
JerseyBoy77

Your a fool Rex… Eli played great in the playoffs and won the super bowl and the mvp… Wake me up when the eagles do that or Donovan does that…
DC

i think the weapon upgrades that arent there should be:

Eli Manning-Accurate Qb
Ahmad Bradshaw-Speed Rb
Maurice Jones-Drew-Speed Rb
David Garrad-Accurate Qb
Amani Toomer and Plaxico Burress-Possession WR
Antonio Cramartie-Hands CB
Phillip Rivers-Accurate Qb get it back cause it was removed
Vincent Jackson-Spectacular Catch WR
Ike Taylor-Shutdown, Press, and Smart CB
Terrell Owens-Spectacular Catch WR added
Reggie Wayne-Spectacular Catch WR
Anthony Gonzales-Speed WR
Jeff Feagles-Accurate P
DC

i think the weapon upgrades that arent there should be:

Eli Manning-Accurate Qb
Ahmad Bradshaw-Speed Rb
Maurice Jones-Drew-Speed Rb
David Garrad-Accurate Qb
Amani Toomer and Plaxico Burress-Possession WR
Antonio Cramartie-Hands CB
Phillip Rivers-Accurate Qb get it back cause it was removed
Vincent Jackson-Spectacular Catch WR
Ike Taylor-Shutdown, Press, and Smart CB
Terrell Owens-Spectacular Catch WR added
Reggie Wayne-Spectacular Catch WR
Anthony Gonzales-Speed WR
Jeff Feagles-Accurate P
djttyme

^i agree on most of that, except 4 vincent jackson, he deserves a weapon but not spectacular catch, maybe the possession weapon…
djttyme

^i agree on most of that, except 4 vincent jackson, he deserves a weapon but not spectacular catch, maybe the possession weapon…
Eric

I think steve(NYG)smith should get possesion reciever and Gibril Wilson should be a 90.
Eric

I think steve(NYG)smith should get possesion reciever and Gibril Wilson should be a 90.
Johnny

No love for ap?? did you see how he dominated the leagues best? Pro bowl MVP! im thinkin 94 to 96 raise his carry and strenghth a little.
Johnny

No love for ap?? did you see how he dominated the leagues best? Pro bowl MVP! im thinkin 94 to 96 raise his carry and strenghth a little.
smacdady PS3

owens drops to many balls to get that weapon
smacdady PS3

owens drops to many balls to get that weapon
BestBrownsFan08

The updates look good, but as always, you guys seem to leave out some of the changes that should have been made to the Browns roster, The O-Line was the biggest improvement that was made to the team, but madden does not reflect that, and Joshua Cribs did a lot of receiving and it doesnt reflect that either.
BestBrownsFan08

The updates look good, but as always, you guys seem to leave out some of the changes that should have been made to the Browns roster, The O-Line was the biggest improvement that was made to the team, but madden does not reflect that, and Joshua Cribs did a lot of receiving and it doesnt reflect that either.
Riley Finn

Its still not out :/
Riley Finn

Its still not out :/
Chronic

[quote comment="13655"]I think steve(NYG)smith should get possesion reciever and Gibril Wilson should be a 90.[/quote]
no
Chronic

[quote comment="13655"]I think steve(NYG)smith should get possesion reciever and Gibril Wilson should be a 90.[/quote]
no
http://www.pastapadre.com/ anderson jimenez

Why dosent this update work….
If this is true i think justin Fargas shoot be a 86 or 87 and becomes a speed running back and quick running back also i think thomas howard shoot be like a 90… I hope this starts working soon
http://www.pastapadre.com/ anderson jimenez

Why dosent this update work….
If this is true i think justin Fargas shoot be a 86 or 87 and becomes a speed running back and quick running back also i think thomas howard shoot be like a 90… I hope this starts working soon
Seany

i have been trying all weekend to get it to work too, and still nothing. finally justin fargas gets some love but i still don’t think it was enough he should be an 87 atleast, micheal huffs numbers didn’t move all season, and asamugha finally got a bump at the end. does anyone have any news on why it isn’t working?
Seany

i have been trying all weekend to get it to work too, and still nothing. finally justin fargas gets some love but i still don’t think it was enough he should be an 87 atleast, micheal huffs numbers didn’t move all season, and asamugha finally got a bump at the end. does anyone have any news on why it isn’t working?
Eric

“Update: The new rosters have not yet been released. Considering the holiday it may be most likely they’ll come out on Tuesday.”
Eric

“Update: The new rosters have not yet been released. Considering the holiday it may be most likely they’ll come out on Tuesday.”
Brian

[quote comment="13662"]The updates look good, but as always, you guys seem to leave out some of the changes that should have been made to the Browns roster, The O-Line was the biggest improvement that was made to the team, but madden does not reflect that, and Joshua Cribs did a lot of receiving and it doesnt reflect that either.[/quote]

Yeah, EA had better give Cribbs a lot of receiver weapons to reflect the stunning 3 receptions for 37 yards he compiled this year.
Brian

[quote comment="13662"]The updates look good, but as always, you guys seem to leave out some of the changes that should have been made to the Browns roster, The O-Line was the biggest improvement that was made to the team, but madden does not reflect that, and Joshua Cribs did a lot of receiving and it doesnt reflect that either.[/quote]

Yeah, EA had better give Cribbs a lot of receiver weapons to reflect the stunning 3 receptions for 37 yards he compiled this year.