Aug. 24, 2011
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Maryland had a number of former players in action during the first two weeks of NFL preseason games, with several making significant contributions. There are now 35 former Terps on NFL rosters, the third most in the ACC (trailing Miami and Florida State.
Below are short preseason summaries for each of the former Maryland players.
Lance Ball ∙ RB ∙ Denver Broncos
4th year running back totaled eight carries for 15 yards and one catch for 12 yards against Dallas on August 12 ... rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards against Buffalo on Aust 20 ... currently third on the Broncos depth chart at running back.
Travis Baltz ∙ P ∙ Indianapolis Colts
Rookie punted twice for 84 yards against Rams on August 13 ... punted four times for 193 yards (48.3 avg.) with a long of 57 yards against the Redskins on August 19 ... battling with incumbent Pat McAfee for Colts punting job.
Kevin Barnes ∙ CB ∙ Washington Redskins
Had strong preseason debut against Steelers totaling team-high five tackles on August 12 ... also had a sack and a pass deflection ... recorded one tackle against the Colts on August 19.
Bruce Campbell ∙ OG ∙ Oakland Raiders
Played first preseason game against San Francisco on August 20 after practicing for first time on August 13 ... currently listed as third on the Raiders depth chart at RG.
Nolan Carroll ∙ CB ∙ Miami Dolphins
Second-year player is second on Dolphins in tackles with seven through two preseason games ... had four total tackles (two solo, two assisted) in 2011 Miami debut on August 12 against Atlanta ... recorded three more tackles against Carolina on August 19 in the second preseason game ... currently second on the depth chart at cornerback for Miami.
Jon Condo ∙ LS ∙ Oakland Raiders
Six year Veteran saw action at long snapper against Arizona on August 11 and San Francisco on August 20 ... listed as first on the Raiders depth chart at long snapper.
Phil Costa ∙ C ∙ Dallas Cowboys
Second-year center saw action against Denver on August 11 and against San Diego on August 21 ... currently listed as second on the Cowboys depth chart.
Vernon Davis ∙ TE ∙ San Francisco 49ers
Five year veteran made two catches for 19 yards against the Raiders on August 20 ... targeted once on August 12 against New Orleans.
Jeff Dugan ∙ TE ∙ Minnesota Vikings
Played against the Titans on August 13 and was targeted once on August 20 against Seattle.
Moise Fokou ∙ LB ∙ Philadelphia Eagles
Third year player listed as first on depth chart at WILL ... recorded five tackles (four solo) and a pass defense againt Pittsburgh on August 18 ... played, but did not record any stats against Baltimore on August 11.
Domonique Foxworth ∙ CB ∙ Baltimore Ravens
Currently first on the depth chart at cornerback ... was inactive in first two preseason games due to a knee injury.
Jared Gaither ∙ OT ∙ Kansas City Chiefs
Returned to practice on August 22 ... inactive for the Chiefs' preseason opener against Tampa Bay on August 12.
Dan Gronkowski ∙ TE ∙ Denver Broncos
Third-year tight end saw action and was targeted once but made no receptions against Dallas on August 12 ... currently third on the Broncos depth chart at tight end.
Joey Haynos ∙ TE ∙ Jacksonville Jaguars
Fourth year tight end signed with Jacksonville on August 21.
E.J. Henderson ∙ LB ∙ Minnesota Vikings
Eight year veteran tallied three tackles against Tennessee on August 13 ... only tackle recorded against Seattle on August 20 was for a loss.
Erin Henderson ∙ LB ∙ Minnesota Vikings
Made strong preseason debut totaling 10 tackles (two for loss) against the Titans on August 13 ... recorded six tackles against Seattle on August 20.
Stephon Heyer ∙ OT ∙ Oakland Raiders
Played against Arizona on August 11 ... sidelined with a triceps injury on August 13 ... currently listed as second on the Raiders depth chart at LT.
Darrius Heyward-Bey ∙ WR ∙ Oakland Raiders
Three year veteran currently listed as first on the Raiders depth chart at WR ... had one catch for 12 yards against Arizona on August 11 ... caught two passes for 40 yards against the 49ers on August 20.
Shaun Hill ∙ QB ∙ Detroit Lions
Current second string quarterback ... 10 year veteran completed 8 passes for 63 yards on August 12 against the Bengals ... completed five passes on eight attempts for 53 yards on August 19 against Cleveland.
Travis Ivey ∙ DL ∙ Cleveland Browns
Defensive lineman recorded two tackles in the Browns 27-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night ... currently third on the Bengals depth chart at defensive tackle.
D'Qwell Jackson ∙ LB ∙ Cleveland Browns
Five year veteran ... currently first on Browns depth chart at middle linebacker ... tallied three tackles against Green Bay on August 13 ... recorded five tackles including one tackle for loss on August 19 against Detroit.
Shawne Merriman ∙ LB ∙ Buffalo Bills
Entering 7th NFL season ... recorded two sacks on three tackles in first preseason game against the Chicago Bears on August 13 ... he did not play in the second preseason game against Denver on August 20.
Adrian Moten ∙ LB ∙ Indianapolis Colts
Recorded three tackles in preseason NFL debut for the Colts on August 13 ... made four tackles (two solo) against the Redskins on August 19.
Jeremy Navarre ∙ DL ∙ Arizona Cardinals
Recorded four tackles against the Raiders on August 11 ... made two tackles against Green Bay on August 19.
Nick Novak ∙ PK ∙ New York Jets
Fourth-year kicker is 2-for-2 on preseason field goal attempts ... made a 35 yard field goal against the Houston Texans on August 15 ... made a 30 yard field goal against Cincinnati on August 21 ... currently battling with incumbent Nick Folk for kicker position.
Adam Podlesh ∙ P ∙ Chicago Bears
Currently listed as the starting punter for the Bears ... racked up 128 yards on 4 punts against the Bills on August 13 ... punted three times for 129 yards on August 22 against the Giants.
Da'Rel Scott ∙ RB ∙ New York Giants
Had one carry for 97 yards and a touchdown in preseason game against Chicago on August 22 ... since the 1970 merger, only Ahman Green and Tony Dorsett have run for a touchdown of at least 97 yards in regular season play ... carried once for two yards in Giants debut against Carolina on August 13.
Torrey Smith ∙ WR ∙ Baltimore Ravens
Rookie had no catches on three targets in debut with Ravens on August 11 against Philadelphia ... caught one ball for two yards on three yards against Kansas City on August 19.
Randy Starks ∙ DE ∙ Miami Dolphins
Seven year veteran is currently first on the Miami depth chart at defensive end ... got a hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in first preseason game against Atlanta on August 12 ... did not play in second preseason game against Carolina.
Edwin Williams ∙ G/C ∙ Chicago Bears
Second year player saw action on August 13 against the Bills and August 22 against the Giants ... currently listed as second string left guard for Bears.
Isaiah Williams ∙ WR ∙ Arizona Cardinals
Second year player made strong debut catching the game-winning touchdown against the Raiders on August 11 ... caught three passes for 50 yards in total ... made two catches for 14 yards against Green Bay on August 19.
LaQuan Williams ∙ WR ∙ Baltimore Ravens
Made preseason debut with the Baltimore on August 11 against Philadelphia ... racked up 46 yards on three catches, including a 20 yard reception ... made one catch for 38 yards against Kansas City on August 19 ... currently fifth on the Ravens depth chart at WR.
Madieu Williams ∙ DB ∙ San Francisco 49ers
Eighth year veteran tallied a team-high four tackles in addition to an interception against Oakland on August 20 ... recorded one tackle and one pass deflection against New Orleans on August 12.
Josh Wilson ∙ DB ∙ Washington Redskins
Sixth year veteran recorded two tackles on August 12 against the Steelers.
Will Yeatman ∙ TE ∙ New England Patriots
Rookie tight end caught two passes for 14 yards against the Jaguars in first preseason game ... made two catches for nine yards on August 18 against Tampa Bay ... in a tight battle for a roster spot at tight end.
Players Waived
∙ Offensive guard Jaimie Thomas was waived on August 19 by the Indianapolis Colts.
∙ Defensive Back Richard Taylor was waived on August 17 by the New York Jets.
∙ Wide Receiver Adrian Cannon was waived on August 14 by the San Diego Chargers.
