December 15, 2008 Rosevelt Colvin started Sunday's game at outside linebacker with Gary Guyton replacing Tedy Bruschi on the inside, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:He had a favorable match-up against the Raiders, but failed to make an impact with only two tackles (one solo)
December 3, 2008 The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Rosevelt Colvin, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:Colvin has not played this season after being cut from the Texans in training camp. He will provide depth at outside linebacker for the team.
August 29, 2008 Rosevelt Colvin did not make the Texans' roster, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:Colvin was brought in to improve the Texans' pass rush, but struggled in their defensive system and did not fully recover from his foot injury.
July 27, 2008 Rosevelt Colvin has been converted to a defensive end according to the Houston Chronicle. He will lineup on the other end of the line from Mario Williams to form an imposing rushing attack.
Our View:Colvin only had four sacks in eight games last season from the linebacker position but he could excel in his new role. The sacks could get into the double digits this season as he gets more acclimated to the position.
June 16, 2008 Rosevelt Colvin has been signed by the Texans, according to the HoustonTexans.com. Financial terms and the length of the deal were not disclosed. Colvin said, "I think just the opportunity to come to a new team, a fresh start, something different is exciting to me. That’s sort of icing on the cake with the young guys that they have that they’ve been able to develop the last couple of years on the defensive side of the ball."
Our View:Colvin passed his physical in Houston, and the Texans believe the healthy 30-year-old will excel in their defensive scheme as an edge rusher that can complement defensive end Mario Williams, who broke out with 14 sacks in 2007. The team may not use Colvin as an every-down linebacker. instead, he could be used as a situational rusher on passing downs. Colvin has 52.5 sacks over his nine years of NFL service so far, with four coming with New England in 2007.
