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Denver to release P.J.Alexander and Cornell Green KFFL is reporting, since they run Zone Blocking should TT take a look at these guys?
69 P.J. Alexander, Tackle
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 297 lbs.
College: Syracuse
Born: in Springfield, MA
Acquired: Free Agent, 2003
Pro Year: 4th
Year with Broncos: 4th
NFL Games Played/Started: 5/0
Postseason: 1/0
ALEXANDER AT A GLANCE:
• A fourth-year guard/tackle who missed the entire 2005 season after Denver placed him on the reserve/non-football injury list June 3, 2005, with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
• Appeared on special teams only in five career regular-season games and in one AFC Wild Card contest (all in 2004 with the Broncos).
• Joined the Broncos on Oct. 21, 2003, as a practice-squad signee from New Orleans.
• Began his collegiate career at Syracuse University playing center before switching to left tackle in 2000 and earning second team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior in 2001.
• Entered the NFL with New Orleans as a college free agent April 26, 2002.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by New Orleans as an undrafted free agent 4/26/02; Waived by New Orleans 9/1/02; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 9/3/02; Waived by New Orleans 10/4/03; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 10/7/03; Signed by Denver (active roster) 10/21/03; Placed on reserve/non-football injury list (left knee) by Denver 6/3/05.
2005: Alexander was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list by the Broncos on June 3 after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
2004: Alexander played on special teams only in five regular-season games and Denver's AFC Wild Card Game at Ind. (1/9). Although he dressed for all 16 regular-season contests, Alexander’s only playing time came on special teams vs. K.C. (9/12), at Cin. (10/25), at K.C. (12/19), at Ten. (12/25) and vs. Ind. (1/2).
2003: Alexander spent the first four weeks of the season on New Orleans' 53-man roster but was inactive for each game. He was signed by the Broncos on Oct. 21 off New Orleans' practice squad and was inactive for all nine regular-season games he was with Denver. He also was inactive for its AFC Wild Card Game at Ind. (1/4).
2002: Alexander entered the NFL with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent April 26 and was waived in the final cutdown of training camp. He was signed to the Saints’ practice squad Sept. 3 and spent the entire year on that unit.
COLLEGE: Alexander played four years at Syracuse University, moving to left tackle from center in 2000. He started 23 games at left tackle in his final two years with the Orangemen. As a senior in 2001, Alexander was a team captain and received second team All-Big East Conference honors while earning Big East All-Academic team honors. In his first year as a starter in 2000, he also was a Big East All-Academic team selection.
PERSONAL: Alexander attended Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Fla., where he was a team captain, honorable mention all-state, second-team All-Southeast, all-district and an All-Big Bend selection a senior. He received his bachelor’s degree in information studies from Syracuse University upon finishing his playing career. Patrick James Alexander was born Dec. 23, 1978, in Springfield, Mass.
Alexander's Regular Season Record
Year Club G S
2002 New Orleans Practice Squad
2003 Denver/N.O. 0 0
2004 Denver 5 0
2005 Denver Injured Reserve
Career Totals 5 0
74 Cornell Green, Tackle
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 315 lbs.
College: Central Florida
Born: in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Acquired: Unrestricted Free Agent (Tampa Bay), 2004
Pro Year: 7th
Year with Broncos: 3rd
NFL Games Played/Started: 38/8
Postseason: 5/0
• Order your own Cornell Green jersey!
GREEN AT A GLANCE:
• A seventh-year tackle with eight career starts who provides depth along the offensive line.
• Saw action in 14 games for Denver in 2005 as a reserve at right tackle.
• Played for the 2002 World Champion Buccaneers and saw time on special teams in Super Bowl XXXVII (a 48-21 Buccaneers victory against Oakland).
• Appeared on the rosters of the New York Jets and Miami before the Dolphins traded him to Tampa Bay prior to the 2002 season.
• Blocked for Dolphins quarterback Daunte Culpepper at the University of Central Florida.
• Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent March 29, 2004.
• Entered the NFL with Atlanta as a college free agent May 17,1999.
2005 Postseason: Played tackle in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. New England (1/14/06) to help hand the Patriots their first postseason loss in 11 games. Played tackle on offense and contributed to special teams in the AFC Championship Game vs. Pittsburgh (1/22/06).
2005: Saw action on the offensive line and on special teams in 14 regular-season games (0 starts), declared inactive for the games at K.C. (12/4) and vs. Bal. (12/11). Helped block for Anderson’s 1,000-rushing yard performance en route to the team gaining the second-most rushing yards (2,539) on the fourth-most rushes (542) in team history. Returned to action in a playoff-berth clinching win at Buf. (12/17). Played on an offensive line that yielded only one sack at Mia. (9/11). Contributed to an offensive line which yielded only one sack and blocked for a rushing attack which gained 221 yards on Monday Night Football vs. K.C. (9/26). Played in short-yardage situations as an eligible receiver at Jac. (10/2). Saw action in short-yardage situations vs. Was. (10/9). Relieved George Foster temporarily to contribute to an offensive line that blocked for Tatum Bell’s 114-yard rushing performance and allowed just one sack vs. N.E. (10/16). Contributed to an offensive line that helped produce a fourth-consecutive 100-yard rusher and did not allow a sack at NYG (10/23). Contributed to an offensive line that blocked for two 100-yard rushers and a 300-yard passer vs. Phi. (10/30), the first such occurrence in NFL history. Contributed to an offense that amassed 564 total yards, the second-most in franchise history (567, 10/31/04 vs. Atl.), and 49 points, the second-most in franchise history (50, 10/6/63 vs. San Diego). The line yielded only one sack in the game against the Eagles. Saw action as a reserve on an offensive line that did not give up a sack at Oak. (11/13). Contributed to an offensive line which helped pave the way for 196 rushing yards, including 113 by Anderson vs. NYJ (11/20). Played on a line which blocked for 178 rushing yards and allowed just one sack in a win which clinched a playoff berth at Buf. (12/17). Started on a line which blocked for a 155-rushing yard performance while allowing just two sacks to help clinch the second seed in the AFC playoffs vs. Oak. (12/24). Contributed to on an offensive line which paved the way for the team’s 157-yard rushing performance against the top-ranked rushing defense allowing an average of 79.5 yards per game at S.D. (12/31).
, in St. Petersburg, Fla., and has one son, Cornell Jr.
Green's Regular Season Record
Year Club G S
1999 OUT OF FOOTBALL
2000 New York Jets 0 0
2001 NYJ/Miami 0 0
2002 Tampa Bay 16 3
2003 Tampa Bay 8 5
2004 Denver 0 0
2005 Denver 14 0
Career Totals 38 8
69 P.J. Alexander, Tackle
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 297 lbs.
College: Syracuse
Born: in Springfield, MA
Acquired: Free Agent, 2003
Pro Year: 4th
Year with Broncos: 4th
NFL Games Played/Started: 5/0
Postseason: 1/0
ALEXANDER AT A GLANCE:
• A fourth-year guard/tackle who missed the entire 2005 season after Denver placed him on the reserve/non-football injury list June 3, 2005, with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
• Appeared on special teams only in five career regular-season games and in one AFC Wild Card contest (all in 2004 with the Broncos).
• Joined the Broncos on Oct. 21, 2003, as a practice-squad signee from New Orleans.
• Began his collegiate career at Syracuse University playing center before switching to left tackle in 2000 and earning second team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior in 2001.
• Entered the NFL with New Orleans as a college free agent April 26, 2002.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by New Orleans as an undrafted free agent 4/26/02; Waived by New Orleans 9/1/02; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 9/3/02; Waived by New Orleans 10/4/03; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 10/7/03; Signed by Denver (active roster) 10/21/03; Placed on reserve/non-football injury list (left knee) by Denver 6/3/05.
2005: Alexander was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list by the Broncos on June 3 after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
2004: Alexander played on special teams only in five regular-season games and Denver's AFC Wild Card Game at Ind. (1/9). Although he dressed for all 16 regular-season contests, Alexander’s only playing time came on special teams vs. K.C. (9/12), at Cin. (10/25), at K.C. (12/19), at Ten. (12/25) and vs. Ind. (1/2).
2003: Alexander spent the first four weeks of the season on New Orleans' 53-man roster but was inactive for each game. He was signed by the Broncos on Oct. 21 off New Orleans' practice squad and was inactive for all nine regular-season games he was with Denver. He also was inactive for its AFC Wild Card Game at Ind. (1/4).
2002: Alexander entered the NFL with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent April 26 and was waived in the final cutdown of training camp. He was signed to the Saints’ practice squad Sept. 3 and spent the entire year on that unit.
COLLEGE: Alexander played four years at Syracuse University, moving to left tackle from center in 2000. He started 23 games at left tackle in his final two years with the Orangemen. As a senior in 2001, Alexander was a team captain and received second team All-Big East Conference honors while earning Big East All-Academic team honors. In his first year as a starter in 2000, he also was a Big East All-Academic team selection.
PERSONAL: Alexander attended Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Fla., where he was a team captain, honorable mention all-state, second-team All-Southeast, all-district and an All-Big Bend selection a senior. He received his bachelor’s degree in information studies from Syracuse University upon finishing his playing career. Patrick James Alexander was born Dec. 23, 1978, in Springfield, Mass.
Alexander's Regular Season Record
Year Club G S
2002 New Orleans Practice Squad
2003 Denver/N.O. 0 0
2004 Denver 5 0
2005 Denver Injured Reserve
Career Totals 5 0
74 Cornell Green, Tackle
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 315 lbs.
College: Central Florida
Born: in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Acquired: Unrestricted Free Agent (Tampa Bay), 2004
Pro Year: 7th
Year with Broncos: 3rd
NFL Games Played/Started: 38/8
Postseason: 5/0
• Order your own Cornell Green jersey!
GREEN AT A GLANCE:
• A seventh-year tackle with eight career starts who provides depth along the offensive line.
• Saw action in 14 games for Denver in 2005 as a reserve at right tackle.
• Played for the 2002 World Champion Buccaneers and saw time on special teams in Super Bowl XXXVII (a 48-21 Buccaneers victory against Oakland).
• Appeared on the rosters of the New York Jets and Miami before the Dolphins traded him to Tampa Bay prior to the 2002 season.
• Blocked for Dolphins quarterback Daunte Culpepper at the University of Central Florida.
• Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent March 29, 2004.
• Entered the NFL with Atlanta as a college free agent May 17,1999.
2005 Postseason: Played tackle in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. New England (1/14/06) to help hand the Patriots their first postseason loss in 11 games. Played tackle on offense and contributed to special teams in the AFC Championship Game vs. Pittsburgh (1/22/06).
2005: Saw action on the offensive line and on special teams in 14 regular-season games (0 starts), declared inactive for the games at K.C. (12/4) and vs. Bal. (12/11). Helped block for Anderson’s 1,000-rushing yard performance en route to the team gaining the second-most rushing yards (2,539) on the fourth-most rushes (542) in team history. Returned to action in a playoff-berth clinching win at Buf. (12/17). Played on an offensive line that yielded only one sack at Mia. (9/11). Contributed to an offensive line which yielded only one sack and blocked for a rushing attack which gained 221 yards on Monday Night Football vs. K.C. (9/26). Played in short-yardage situations as an eligible receiver at Jac. (10/2). Saw action in short-yardage situations vs. Was. (10/9). Relieved George Foster temporarily to contribute to an offensive line that blocked for Tatum Bell’s 114-yard rushing performance and allowed just one sack vs. N.E. (10/16). Contributed to an offensive line that helped produce a fourth-consecutive 100-yard rusher and did not allow a sack at NYG (10/23). Contributed to an offensive line that blocked for two 100-yard rushers and a 300-yard passer vs. Phi. (10/30), the first such occurrence in NFL history. Contributed to an offense that amassed 564 total yards, the second-most in franchise history (567, 10/31/04 vs. Atl.), and 49 points, the second-most in franchise history (50, 10/6/63 vs. San Diego). The line yielded only one sack in the game against the Eagles. Saw action as a reserve on an offensive line that did not give up a sack at Oak. (11/13). Contributed to an offensive line which helped pave the way for 196 rushing yards, including 113 by Anderson vs. NYJ (11/20). Played on a line which blocked for 178 rushing yards and allowed just one sack in a win which clinched a playoff berth at Buf. (12/17). Started on a line which blocked for a 155-rushing yard performance while allowing just two sacks to help clinch the second seed in the AFC playoffs vs. Oak. (12/24). Contributed to on an offensive line which paved the way for the team’s 157-yard rushing performance against the top-ranked rushing defense allowing an average of 79.5 yards per game at S.D. (12/31).
, in St. Petersburg, Fla., and has one son, Cornell Jr.
Green's Regular Season Record
Year Club G S
1999 OUT OF FOOTBALL
2000 New York Jets 0 0
2001 NYJ/Miami 0 0
2002 Tampa Bay 16 3
2003 Tampa Bay 8 5
2004 Denver 0 0
2005 Denver 14 0
Career Totals 38 8