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MISC. FIELD HISTORY 2008 REVIEW FREE AGENTS
VETERANS
(Dec. 16): Had a career-high two interceptions, plus four
solo tackles, and was named ‘GMC Defensive Player of the
Week.’ In the second quarter, picked off a long Marc Bulger
throw and made an 18-yard return. In the third quarter,
caught a tipped pass on a Rams’ third-and-4 and returned
it 8 yards; Green Bay converted a field goal on the ensuing
drive…Vs. Seattle (Jan. 12): In NFC Divisional playoff,
led the team with seven tackles (six solo), with one forced
fumble and one pass defensed. Stopped Shaun Alexander
for a 1-yard loss in the first quarter and then, on the Seahawks’
first play of the second quarter, forced Marcus Pollard
to fumble (recovered by Aaron Kampman); Green Bay
scored three plays later on a 2-yard Jennings touchdown
catch and took a 21-14 lead.
2006
Signed from the practice squad Nov. 15, played
in five games and was inactive for the final three
contests with a hamstring injury…A valuable contributor
on special teams, where he collected five tackles, also
played six snaps from scrimmage…Waived at the end of
the preseason and re-signed two days later to the practice
squad, where he spent the season’s first 10 weeks…Sidelined
much of training camp after breaking his hand in the
‘Family Night’ intrasquad scrimmage (Aug. 5), underwent
surgery and returned to practice early in the regular season
with a cast…Signed to the active roster on Nov. 15…Vs.
New England (Nov. 19): Saw his first 2006 action and
collected two special teams tackles…Vs. N.Y. Jets (Dec.
3): Played on defense for the first time in his career, two
snaps at free safety…At San Francisco (Dec. 10): Had
two special teams tackles.
2005
Played in one game and was inactive for one
other after joining the Packers’ practice squad on
Nov. 1…Promoted to the active roster Dec. 22 after more
than seven weeks on the practice squad…Vs. Chicago
(Dec. 25): Made his NFL debut, playing on special teams
and recording one coverage tackle…2005 Draft: Initially
signed by the Miami Dolphins as a non-drafted free agent
May 16, was waived July 25…Signed by the N.Y. Jets Aug.
11, was one of the team’s final cuts in its preseason roster
reduction Sept. 3.
college
Was a four-year letterman at Central
Florida (2001-04) and two-time first-team
All-Mid-American Conference pick…Registered 296 tackles,
three interceptions and one sack…Earned a degree in
Packers vs. defending world champions, 1921-2008
vs. Super Bowl champion (6-12)
10/01/72 Dallas Cowboys W, 16-13
10/26/75 Pittsburgh L, 16-13
11/12/78 Dallas Cowboys L, 42-14
11/02/80 at Pittsburgh L, 22-20
10/17/83 Washington W, 48-47
09/22/86 Chicago Bears L, 25-12
11/23/86 at Chicago Bears L, 12-10
12/19/87 at N.Y. Giants L, 20-10
10/23/88 Washington L, 20-17
11/19/89 at San Francisco W, 21-17
11/04/90 San Francisco L, 24-20
10/03/93 at Dallas Cowboys L, 36-14
11/24/94 at Dallas Cowboys L, 42-31
11/18/96 at Dallas Cowboys L, 21-6
10/17/99 at Denver L, 31-10
10/14/01 Baltimore Ravens W, 31-23
10/13/02 at New England W, 28-10
11/16/03 at Tampa Bay W, 20-13
NOTE—regular season only
vs. NFL champion (14-31-1)
10/10/26 Chicago Cardinals L, 13-7
10/31/26 at Chicago Cardinals W, 3-0
11/24/27 at Frankford W, 17-9
10/07/28 N.Y. Giants L, 6-0
11/18/28 at N.Y. Giants W, 7-0
12/01/29 at Providence W, 25-0
09/24/33 Chicago Bears L, 14-7
10/22/33 at Chicago Bears L, 10-7
09/23/34 Chicago Bears L, 24-10
10/28/34 at Chicago Bears L, 27-14
09/29/35 N.Y. Giants W, 16-7
10/18/36 Detroit W, 20-18
11/29/36 at Detroit W, 26-17
09/28/41 Chicago Bears L, 25-17
11/02/41 at Chicago Bears W, 16-14
09/27/42 Chicago Bears L, 44-28
11/15/42 at Chicago Bears L, 38-7
10/17/43 Washington L, 33-7
09/24/44 Chicago Bears W, 42-28
11/05/44 at Chicago Bears L, 21-0
10/06/46 L.A. Rams L, 21-17
12/08/46 at L.A. Rams L, 38-17
09/28/47 Chicago Bears W, 29-20
liberal studies…Senior season (2004): Was injured for
much of the season, but played in seven games and recorded
42 tackles and one interception…Junior season
(2003): Collected 112 tackles and one sack, with a teamhigh
80 solo tackles…Sophomore season (2002):
Had 104 tackles (58 solo) and an interception…Redshirt
freshman season (2001): Played in 11 games and
made 38 tackles (27 solo).
personal
Given name Atari David Bigby…Born in
Jamaica, moved to the U.S. at age 4…
Married to Jill, the couple has two daughters, Michelle, 8,
and Leenah, 5…Named Atari by his grandmother, who liked
the name…“Atari” is Japanese for a form of the word “attack”…High
school: Attended Miami (Fla.) Senior High
with former Packers teammate Manuel, as well as Danny
“Blue” Adams (former NFL, now CFL), Jamaal Jackson
(Philadelphia), Andre Johnson (Houston), Roscoe Parrish
(Buffalo) and Miami Heat forward Haslem…Was a threeyear
football letterman, at one time or another playing every
position on the field with the exception of lineman…As a
senior, posted 72 tackles, four forced fumbles and one interception…On
offense, recorded 500 yards receiving, 315
yards rushing and nine touchdowns…Earned second-team
Class 6A all-state honors and also was named All-Dade
County…Played in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game…Lettered
two years in track and one in soccer…Community
involvement: Has made several community appearances
at juvenile detention centers and hospitals and appeared at
events to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley…
Has taken part in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon,
Al Harris’ Stars and Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event, and the
Brett Favre and Donald Driver Celebrity Softball Games…
Also participated in a softball game to benefit the Professional
Firefighters of Wisconsin, attended a Halloween
party for at-risk kids of the local Pals Program and their
mentors, rang the Salvation Army bell during the holidays
for donations, and finished shooting pictures for a billboard
to support the Milwaukee Children’s Hospital…Hobbies/
interests: After his football career, would like to be involved
in housing development projects…Says soccer is
his first love…In his free time, is learning how to play guitar
and also enjoys bowling…Enjoys reggae music, especially
Bob Marley…Residence: Miami.
11/09/47 at Chicago Bears L, 20-17
10/10/48 Chicago Cardinals L, 17-7
12/05/48 at Chicago Cardinals L, 42-7
10/12/52 L.A. Rams L, 30-28
12/07/52 at L.A. Rams L, 45-27
11/15/53 Detroit L, 14-7
11/26/53 at Detroit L, 34-15
11/21/54 Detroit L, 21-17
11/25/54 at Detroit L, 28-24
10/23/55 at Cleveland B. L, 41-10
11/04/56 Cleveland B. L, 24-7
11/03/57 N.Y. Giants L, 31-17
10/05/58 Detroit T, 13-13
11/27/58 at Detroit L, 24-14
10/25/59 at Baltimore Colts L, 38-21
11/15/59 Baltimore Colts L, 28-24
10/09/60 Baltimore Colts W, 35-21
11/06/60 at Baltimore Colts L, 38-24
09/13/64 Chicago Bears W, 23-12
12/05/64 at Chicago Bears W, 17-3
11/09/69 at Baltimore Colts L, 14-6
10/04/70 Minnesota W, 13-10
11/22/70 at Minnesota L, 10-3
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