Bama in the NFL; final week of the preseason

Well, the final preparations are done, and with the NFL season set to kick off in about a week, the final roster spots are being filled.

We’ll keep you posted on your favorite Tide players regarding who goes where, who gets cut, and who is taking their game to the next level in football’s premiere league.

Final stats of the preseason:

Arizona Cardinals – defeated DEN 26-7
Brodie Croyle, QB – 10 for 16 for 104 yards (6.5 avg), (81.2 NFL rating)
Rashad Johnson, DB – no stats recorded

Atlanta Falcons – lost to BAL 21-7
Julio Jones, WR – 1 catch for 25 yards
Mike Johnson, OL – no stats recorded
John Parker Wilson, QB – 16 for 33 for 146 yards (4.4 avg), 2 INT’s. (35.7 NFL rating)

Baltimore Ravens – defeated ATL 21-7
Terrence Cody, DT – no stats recorded
Jarret Johnson, LB – no stats recorded
Chavis Williams, LB – 3 tackles (2 solo) and a pass deflection

Buffalo Bills – lost to DET 16-6
Marcell Dareus, DT – no stats recorded

Chicago Bears – defeated CLE 24-14
Mark Anderson, DE – no stats recorded

Cincinnati Bengals – lost to IND 17-13
Evan Mathis, OT – no stats recorded
Andre Smith, OT – no stats recorded

Cleveland Browns – lost to CHI 24-14
Ramzee Robinson, DB – 1 tackle (solo)

Detroit Lions – defeated BUF 16-6
Anthony Madison, DB – no stats recorded

Green Bay Packers – Defeated KC 20-19
Charlie Peprah, DB – 2 tackles (solo)

Houston Texans – lost to MIN 28-0
Antoine Caldwell, OT – no stats recorded
Kareem Jackson, DB – no stats recorded
DeMeco Ryans, LB – no stats recorded

Kansas City Chiefs – lost to GB 20-19
Javier Arenas, DB – 3 KO returns, 89 yards (29.7 avg – long 49), 1 punt return for 8 yds
Wallace Gilberry, DE – no stats recorded
Bobby Greenwood, DL – no stats recorded
LeRon McClain, FB – 2 tackles (solo)

New England Patriots – lost to NYG 18-17
Brandon Deaderick, DE – no stats recorded

New Orleans Saints – lost to TEN 32-9
Mark Ingram, RB – no stats recorded
Roman Harper, DB – no stats recorded

New York Jets – lost to PHI 24-14
Greg McElroy, QB – 3 for 6 for 29 yards (4.8 avg), (63.9 NFL rating) – injured thumb
Lorenzo Washington, DE – no stats recorded

Oakland Raiders lost to SEA 20-3
Rolando McClain, LB – 3 tackles (solo)
Justin Smiley, OL – no stats recorded; saw significant playing time.

Seattle Seahawks defeated OAK 20-3
James Carpenter, OL – no stats recorded

St. Louis Rams – defeated JAC 24-17
Marquis Johnson, DB – no stats recorded

Washington Redskins defeated TB 29-24
Anthony Bryant, DT – no stats recorded

In other news:
• Simeon Castille was cut by the Minnesota Vikings.
• Greg McElroy ranks 3rd in NFL QBs in preseason passing.
• Cam Newton ranks 12th in the same category.

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