University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Former Golden Eagles Battling for NFL Roster Spots
7/28/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
July 28, 2008
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - With training camps opening around the National Football League, several former Golden Eagles are looking to make rosters in the 32-team league.
Thirteen former Golden Eagles are currently battling for roster spots, including four members of last year's squad. Robert Henderson was a sixth-round pick of the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, while Chris Clark, Martavius Prince and Brandon Sumrall signed free agent contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings, respectively.
According to media reports, Brett Favre also is expected back at camp in Green Bay by the middle of the week.
Here are the current Golden Eagles currently on NFL rosters at the start of camp:
ATLANTA FALCONS
Michael Boley (LB, 4th year, lettered 2001-04)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Jeremy Bridges (OL, 6th year, lettered 1999-2002)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Brett Favre (QB, 18th year, lettered 1987-90)
HOUSTON TEXANS
Kevis Coley (LB, 2nd year, lettered 2002-05)
Chris White (C, 4th year, lettered 2003-04)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Patrick Surtain (CB, 11th year, lettered 1994-97)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Brandon Sumrall (CB, 1st year, lettered 2004-07)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Adalius Thomas (LB, 9th year, lettered 1996-99)
NEW YORK GIANTS
Robert Henderson (DE, 1st year, lettered 2004-07)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Jeremy Parquet (LT, 3rd year, lettered 2001-04)
Martavius Prince (DL, 1st year, lettered 2004-07)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Antoine Cash (LB, 3rd year, lettered 2001-04)
Chris Clark (OT, 1st year, lettered 2004-07)
