The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan in the pros just marking off the days till next season." Brown, a three-year veteran, hurt his knee while returning an interception in a preseason game against the New York Jets. He fell to the turf untouched at the end of the return and immediately clutched his left knee. "He made a lot of plays for us," head coach Tom Coughlin said after the injury. "So we'll definitely miss him." Brown finished the 2012 campaign with 76 tackles and eight intercep- tions, returning them 307 yards (38.4 yards per return). Former Wolverines On NFL Rosters Through Sept. 23 • Jason Avant (2002-05), WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Hauled in 11 receptions for 139 yards and a score in three starts for the 1-2 Eagles. • David Baas (2001-04), OL, New York Giants: Started two games for the 0-3 Giants after missing the opener with a strained MCL. Headlinersthis month Former Michigan athletes in the news DeShawn Sims • NBA The former Michigan forward has been overseas the past four years, but received a training camp invite from the Boston Celtics. Sims is one of four who will get a look and an opportunity to make the roster. Braylon Edwards • NFL The former Michigan wide receiver could be finished after going down with a leg injury in the New York Jets' training camp and being cut a week later. He has yet to latch on with another team and isn't getting much interest. He has caught 359 passes for 5,522 yards and 40 touchdowns in nine seasons. Luke Glendening • NHL The former Wolverine, now part of the Detroit Red Wings organization, was recently sent to Grand Rapids, the team's minor league affiliate. He's part of a group that earned praise from general manager Ken Holland, though, and is one to watch. "We're very happy with our young players. We feel we have some very good kids," Holland told The Detroit News. "It's a process, and we've been fortunate in that we haven't had to rush anyone. We let them develop at their own pace."