Brotherly Love in Baltimore
FORMER Scottish Claymores offensive lineman MARQUES OGDEN has joined his brother Jonathan on the roster at the Baltimore Ravens, swelling the number of Claymores on NFL regular season rosters to 32 players.|
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| Ian Smart has been signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Claymores 2003 tight end ROD TRAFFORD has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles to their practice squad, while 2004 tackle MORGAN PEARS has been added to the New York Giants practice squad.
Ogden, who starred with the Claymores in 2003, was released from the Jacksonville Jaguars prior to the start of the current NFL season, which kicked off two weeks ago.
However, the AFC Ravens moved quickly to sign the 6 foot, 5 inch, 300lbs offensive lineman teaming him up with his famous brother Jonathan on the Ravens roster.
Marques started seven games with the Jack Bicknell coached Claymores this past NFL Europe League season, before suffering a season-ending ankle injury during the Week 7 visit to Frankfurt Galaxy.
At 6'9', 340 lbs, his older brother Jonathan is a perennial starter with the Ravens, and is currently in his ninth season with the club. He has been selected to seven Pro Bowls and was the first player ever selected by the Ravens in the draft.
Marques has been allocated to the Ravens practice squad. The Ogden brothers share the same offensive line position at tackle.
Fans in the U.K. will be able to watch Marques' new team, and brother Jonathan in action, as the Ravens visit the Cincinnati Bengals live on Sky Sports from 6pm. Following that match Claymores fans will be able to watch former offensive lineman MARCO RIVERA in action for the Green Bay Packers as they visit the Indianapolis Colts.
The eagerly anticipated match-up between Bills Parcells' Dallas Cowboys and Joe Gibbs' Washington Redskins, featuring former Claymores cornerback TODD FRANZ will be broadcast live on Channel 5 from 1am on Tuesday morning.
A total of 13 former Claymores will be on active duty for their teams this weekend, when Week 3 of the NFL season action gets underway.
A major focus will be on Claymores' World Bowl 2000 MVP AARON STECKER, now playing in New Orleans. Stecker looks set to get the starting nod for the Saints against the St. Louis Rams after Pro Bowl running back Deuce McAllister suffered an ankle sprain in last week's win to the San Francisco 49ers.
Stecker contributed 41 yards on 15 carries and Saints head coach Jim Haslett will be looking for more from the former Claymores favourite.
Claymores in the NFL - Week 2
Player Status Position NFL Team Year with Claymores
Joe Andruzzi Guard New England Patriots 1998 CHOF
Ronald Bellamy P Wide Receiver Miami Dolphins 2004
James Broyles P Guard Tampa Bay Bucs 2003
Dyshod Carter IR Cornerback Arizona Cardinals 2003
Jermaine Chatman IR Cornerback Denver Broncos 2003/4
Nick Eason P Defensive Line Denver Broncos 2004
Pita Elisara P Tackle Washington Redskins 2002
Jason Esposito P Tackle Buffalo Bills 2004 (TC)
Todd Franz Cornerback Washington Redskins 2002
Cornell Green Tackle Denver Broncos 2004
Damien Gregory Defensive Line Tampa Bay Bucs 2004
Aaron Golliday P Tight End Kansas City Chiefs 2004
Dante Hall Wide Receiver Kansas City Chiefs 2001 CHOF
Alan Harper P Defensive Line New York Jets 2004
Maurice Hicks P Running Back San Francisco 49ers 2003/4
Matt Joyce IR Tackle Detroit Lions 1997
Isaac Keys P Linebacker Arizona Cardinals 2004
Michael Landry P Defensive End San Francisco 49ers 2003
Ivory McCoy P Linebacker Detroit Lions 2004
Brandon Moore Guard New York Jets 2003
J.J. Moses Wide Receiver Houston Texans 2002
Craig Nall Quarterback Green Bay Packers 2003
Morgan Pears P Tackle New York Giants 2004
Marco Rivera Guard Green Bay Packers 1997 CHOF
Alphonso Roundtree IR Cornerback Miami Dolphins 2004
Edell Shepherd Wide Receiver Tampa Bay Bucs 2003
Barry Sims Tackle Oakland Raiders 1999 CHOF
Ian Smart P Running Back Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2004
Aaron Stecker Running Back New Orleans Saints 2000 CHOF
Barry Stokes IR Tackle New York Giants 1998-9 CHOF
Rod Trafford P Tight end Philadelphia Eagles 2003
Lawrence Tynes Kicker Kansas City Chiefs 2002
P denotes practive squad players
IR denotes injured reserve
CHOF denotes Claymores Hall of Fame Player
TC training camp
22 Sep, 04 | 6:50 pm