July 3, 2008 According to NFLDraftScout.com, the 2008 supplemental draft, which had tentatively been scheduled for next week, has been cancelled.
"No one applied at the time of the deadline," 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan confirmed Thursday. The NFL sent out a memo to all 32 teams informing them of the announcement Wednesday. Nine players have been selected in the supplemental draft over the past decade, including Chargers Pro Bowl nose guard Jamal Williams.
Our View:There have been several articles recently that mentioned Southern California middle linebacker Rey Maualuga, Oklahoma State tight Brandon Pettigrew and Mississippi State offensive tackle Michael Brown as candidates for the draft.
April 18, 2008 Defensive tackle Jamal Williams underwent left knee surgery on Thursday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. The big fella previously had his right knee scoped on April 1.
Our View:It's no secret that the sometimes-dominant Williams has bad knees, and the Chargers would be wise to pick up a young tackle early in the upcoming draft. Jamal turns 32 later this month.
January 15, 2008 Defensive tackle Jamal Williams (ankle) and defensive end Luis Castillo (ribs) could be limited throughout the upcoming practice week, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
October 15, 2007 Jamal Williams is taking advantage of the bye week. He underwent surgery to remove particles from both knees on Monday. "Based on what our doctors said, it would have been hard for him to keep going," head coach Norv Turner tells the AP. Williams could be back when the Chargers return to action in Week 8.
September 18, 2007 Jamal Williams suffered a slightly hyperextended elbow on Sunday night, but head coach Norv Turner tells the team's official web site that Williams felt good on Monday.
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