Practice Squad

[OpIv37]

Just out of curiosity, has there ever been a Practice Squad player who became an NFL starter?

I can't think of one in Buffalo off the top of my head and I'm not familiar enough with any other teams' rosters to know.

It seems that Practice Squad players become like Happy Gilmore trying out for hockey- they're guys like Drew Haddad and DJ Fitzpatrick who make camp for 2-3 consecutive years, then fade into oblivion.

[tatersalad]

Re: Practice Squad

ummm Jason Peters comes to mind on our team

[OpIv37]

Re: Practice Squad

ummm Jason Peters comes to mind on our team

I know he was undrafted but was he on the practice squad? I thought he made the team as a TE his first year.

[The King]

Re: Practice Squad

Yes Peters was definitely not a PS guy.

Tommy Maddox is someone that I think might've done it.

[tatersalad]

Re: Practice Squad

Yeah he was waived and put on the PS brought back for special teams in week 9

[Patrick76777]

Re: Practice Squad

Yes Peters was definitely not a PS guy.

Tommy Maddox is someone that I think might've done it.

Peters actually did spend some time on the PS.

[hydro]

Re: Practice Squad

PS isn't only there to make players into stars. It's main purpose is for players that can be brought on to the active roster when needed. I believe it works pretty well in that regard.

[tatersalad]

Re: Practice Squad

found this on bb.com

PRO: Signed with the Bills as an undrafted rookie free agent on 4/26/04…was released by the team on 8/31/04, but later re-signed to the practice squad before being signed to the active roster on 11/12/04…became a force on special teams by the end of the 2004 season.
NFL AWARDS: 2007 NFL Pro Bowl Selection… 2007 2nd Team Associated Press All-Pro Selection… 2006 Sportsillustrated.com Monday Morning Quarterback All-Pro selection
2007: Selected to Pro Bowl for the first time in his career; did not attend the game due to injury… First Bills offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since Ruben Brown in 2003… Part of offensive line that allowed only 26 sacks, the fewest allowed by Buffalo since sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982… Started 15 games at left tackle. … member of the first Bills offensive line to start 15 consecutive games since 1989 (16 games)… Helped pave the way for over 100 yards rushing in 11 of 16 games and a 112.5 yards per game rushing average… Helped lead the way for 224 rushing yards against Miami (12/9), including two 100-yard rushers (Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson). It was the first time since 1996 that the Bills had two backs rush for over 100 yards in the same game… Anchored the offensive line that tied a team record by not allowing a sack in three consecutive games at Was (12/2), vs. MIA (12/9) and at Cle (12/16); Marked the first time the Bills did not allow a sack in three straight games since sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982… Suffered a groin injury vs. NYG (12/23)… Missed only game of the season at Phi (12/30) due to injury

[The King]

Re: Practice Squad

I stand corrected. Nicely done

[OpIv37]

Re: Practice Squad

I stand corrected. Nicely done

ditto for me.

[Jan Reimers]

Re: Practice Squad

I think there have been a number of PSers who've gone to be pretty good players. While not a starter, George Wilson was originally on our PS.

[Dr. Lecter]

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Jerry Ostroski and Jay Riemersma are two others that come to mind, although that was obviously awhile ago.

[Jan Reimers]

Re: Practice Squad

Jerry Ostroski and Jay Riemersma are two others that come to mind, although that was obviously awhile ago.

Derek Schouman, who could end up starting, spent some time on the PS, too.

[billsburgh]

Re: Practice Squad

Yes Peters was definitely not a PS guy.

Tommy Maddox is someone that I think might've done it.

Tommy Maddox was a former 1st roudn pick. I doubt he was ever on a practice squad.