Joseph Addai

Joseph Kwahu Duah Addai Jr.

Position: RB
Height: 5-11    Weight: 210 lbs.

Born: May 3, 1983 in Houston, TX
College: LSU   (school history)    (Addai college stats)
Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1st round (30th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 50 (1542nd overall since 1950)
1-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

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• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Joseph Addai works out The New York Giants worked out free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Patriots)....[+] The New York Giants worked out free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Patriots).

• 10/8 Stripe Hype: Bengals Runningback Woes Continue:     The Bengals went into today’s matchup with the Dolphins sporting the NFL’s 13th-ranked rushing offense...

• 8/6 FootballPerspective.com: Random Perspective On: The 2012 Cleveland Browns: Last month, I wondered whether previous Justin Blackmons — i.e., the first receiver selected in the draft — lived...

• 7/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai quit during physical : Updating previous item, free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Patriots) struggled during his conditioning test with the New England Patriots...[+] and simply quit, according to a league source, which led to his release.
• 7/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | More on Joseph Addai’s releaseUpdating a previous report, the New England Patriots released RB Joseph Addai because he did not pass a physical....[+] Updating a previous report, the New England Patriots released RB Joseph Addai because he did not pass a physical.
• 7/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai releasedThe New England Patriots have released RB Joseph Addai....[+] The New England Patriots have released RB Joseph Addai.
• 7/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai on roster bubble already?: New England Patriots RB Joseph Addai was reportedly not very impressive during the team's offseason program, and he might not...[+] be on the roster bubble. It sounds like Addai needs a strong training camp and preseason if he wants to leapfrog RBs Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Danny Woodhead, among others.

• 6/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Questions at running back: It appears the New England Patriots will rely on second-year RBs Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley as their top runners in 2012....[+] However, the pair has more questions surrounding them than answers right now. Vereen had just 15 carries as a rookie because of injury problems and Ridley had fumble problems in consecutive games last year, which led to a quick hook from the field. The team has veteran RBs Joseph Addai and Danny Woodhead on roster and they may, as reported, have interest in re-signing RB Sammy Morris.
• 6/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Plenty of questions at RB: The New England Patriots must rely on their running game this season to complement the passing attack. However, it is still very...[+] uncertain who will carry the load heading into training camp. RBs Joseph Addai, Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Danny Woodhead combine for nine career starts for the Patriots. None have stood out on their own in offseason workouts, and the team might be hoping for strength by committee. 'We're not really focused on who's going to be the guy or anything like that; we're just trying to help each other out and learn together,' Ridley said. 'One person is not going to get it done all the way through the season and we know that, so we have to be able to depend on everybody.'

• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai may not make final roster : New England Patriots RB Joseph Addai is not guaranteed of earning a spot on the team's final roster; however, with a young backfield,...[+] it appears likely Addai will make the team.
• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Shane Vereen, Stevan Ridley expected to get most carries: New England Patriots RBs Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley are expected to get a majority of the carries this season if they both...[+] stay healthy with RB Joseph Addai being an insurance policy in case they struggle.
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai signed: The New England Patriots, as an update to previous reports, have officially announced the signing of free-agent RB Joseph Addai...[+] (Colts). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai agrees to terms: The New England Patriots agreed to terms with free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Colts) Saturday, May 5. Terms of the deal were undisclosed....[+]

• 4/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Joseph Addai visitsThe New England Patriots met with free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Colts)....[+] The New England Patriots met with free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Colts).

• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Joseph Addai could follow Peyton Manning: Free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Colts) may sign with the team that adds free-agent QB Peyton Manning (Colts) because his ability to...[+] pass block.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai releasedThe Indianapolis Colts have terminated the contract of RB Joseph Addai....[+] The Indianapolis Colts have terminated the contract of RB Joseph Addai.

• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai questionable: Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 13. He could be active but likely would be an emergency running back.

• 11/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai hopeful for Week 12 : Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) believes he will be able to play in the team's Week 12 game. 'I feel good. I felt...[+] better (Thursday) than I did (Wednesday),' Addai said. 'I feel like there's a good chance (to play). I didn't have any setbacks.'
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai could be availableIndianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell said it is possible RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 12....[+] Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell said it is possible RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 12.
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai to receive treatment: Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) will remain in Indianapolis during the Week 11 bye to receive treatment on his...[+] injured hamstring.
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Donald Brown to start in Week 10: Indianapolis Colts RB Donald Brown will start in the team's Week 10 game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. RB Joseph Addai (hamstring)...[+] is inactive.
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Week 10 Inactives: The Indianapolis Colts have declared TE Brody Eldridge, TE Dallas Clark, OL Joe Reitz, RB Joseph Addai, QB Peyton Manning, FS...[+] Stevie Brown, CB Terrence Johnson inactive for Week 10.
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai misses practiceIndianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 10....[+] Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
• 11/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Delone Carter to start: Indianapolis Colts rookie RB Delone Carter will start at running back in place of RB Joseph Addai during Week 9 against the Atlanta...[+] Falcons.
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai to be game-time decision : Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai's (hamstring) status for Week 9 will not be determined until game time. 'If he’s full-go and...[+] ready to go, then he’ll get a good load of (work),' head coach Jim Caldwell said.
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai questionable for Week 9: Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 4. He is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 9 but may be able to play.
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai practicesIndianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 3....[+] Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 3.

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• 5/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Delone Carter addition might shake up backfield: The Indianapolis Colts added RB Delone Carter in the fourth round, potentially shaking up the team's backfield. It's possible...[+] that means there will only be one roster spot between RBs Mike Hart and Javarris James, especially since leading rusher RB Joseph Addai accepted a one-year deal as a restricted free agent and RB Donald Brown has two years remaining on his contract.

• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Joseph Addai tendered offer: The Indianapolis Colts have assigned a tender offer to impending free-agent RB Joseph Addai, his agent told CBSSports.com. The...[+] level of the tender was not disclosed.

• 2/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | May not re-sign Joseph Addai: The Indianapolis Colts may not look to re-sign impending free-agent RB Joseph Addai this offseason because of the presence of...[+] RB Donald Brown on the team, reports FOXSports.com's Adam Caplan.

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