Monday Injury Report - Week 15
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Posted 12/13 by Mark Wimer, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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Quarterbacks
Arizona's John Navarre missed the game on Sunday due to his finger injury.
Josh McCown almost led his team to a come-from-behind victory, but the Cardinals
fell to the lowly 49'ers for the second time this season.
Chicago's QB Craig Krenzel has been placed on IR due to his ankle injury.
Cincinnati's Carson Palmer suffered a sprained left knee in the game on Sunday,
and was sidelined for the rest of the game (he was on crutches after the game).
Jon Kitna stepped into the starting lineup - Palmer will be evaluated further
as the week goes on. A MRI was scheduled for Sunday night. Said Palmer "They
don't know exactly what it is. I'm not sure what really happened. I got rolled
up on. I felt a little pop." Coach Lewis indicated that the team would
have a better idea of Palmers' status after the swelling subsided - hopefully
by Wednesday. He'll likely be questionable on Wednesday's injury report.
Cleveland's Jeff Garcia was inserted into the lineup on Sunday vs. Buffalo
(McCown was ineffective against the stout Bill's defense), but shortly thereafter
suffered a sprained left knee and was carted off the field. Garcia did not return
to action. Kelly Holcomb was inactive due to his injured ribs. Garcia's knee
injury (a torn knee ligament) led the Browns to place him on IR on Monday which
will end his season.
Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger played on Sunday despite a minor leg injury
that kept him out of practice on last Wednesday. The team insists that Roethlisberger
is not limited due to the problem.
San Francisco's Tim Rattay was unable to play in the game on Sunday due to
his injured foot. Ken Dorsey (despite a stomach illness) led the 49ers to their
2nd victory of the season in Rattay's absence.
St. Louis' Marc Bulger's injured right shoulder sidelined him on Sunday (doubtful).
Backup Chris Chandler threw 6 interceptions vs. the surging Carolina Panthers
in relief of Bulger.
Running Backs
Arizona's Emmitt Smith returned to action on Sunday and scored a TD, despite
his sore toe.
Atlanta's FB Justin Griffith suffered an ankle injury during the game on Sunday.
The injury will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Baltimore's Jamal Lewis' ankle injury limited him to a handful of carries on
Sunday (8/32/0), although he did start the game - he was forced from action
when he aggravated the injury. The team is waiting to see how much swelling
Lewis suffers from early in the week before deciding on his status for the showdown
vs. Indianapolis.
Buffalo's Travis Henry missed the game on Sunday due to his leg/ankle injury
(out on Friday's injury report).
Chicago's FB/RB Bryan Johnson (foot, questionable) was inactive for the game
on Sunday.
Cleveland's Lee Suggs (toe injury, questionable) was inactive on Sunday. The
toe injury has cost him several games.
Cincinnati's Chris Perry (abdomen, questionable) was active but did not play
in the game on Sunday.
Denver's Tatum Bell, seeing his first extensive action of the season after
replacing Rueben Droughns in the lineup on Sunday, suffered a serious (3rd degree)
shoulder separation that knocked Bell out of the game. Coach Shanahan indicated
after the game that the injury wasn't good ("A third degree separation
isn't good. That's as high as it goes" Said Shanahan). Bell could be done
for the season - further evaluations are ongoing.
Houston's Tony Hollings (hamstring, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday, as
expected. He has been unable to stay healthy this season - the nagging hamstring
injury has dogged him for many weeks.
KC RB Priest Holmes has been placed on IR due to his injured knee. He hopes
to be 100% by next season.
Miami's FB Rob Konrad injured his back in the game on Sunday and could not
continue game-play.
Oakland's Tyrone Wheatley missed the game on Sunday due to his hamstring/foot
injuries, as expected (out on Friday's injury report).
Philadelphia's RB Reno Mahe (knee, questionable) was inactive on Sunday, as
expected.
Pittsburgh's Verron Haynes (knee, questionable) was inactive on Sunday. Duce
Staley played part of the time on Sunday, before giving way to Jerome Bettis
(Staley's injured hamstring started to tighten up) - Bettis played well in relief
of Staley, throwing a TD pass and rushing for another score.
San Diego's FB George Layne injured his quadriceps during the game on Sunday.
The severity of the injury isn't currently known.
San Francisco's Kevan Barlow (concussion, out) was inactive for the game on
Sunday. His team managed to win their second game of the season in his absence.
Maurice Hicks, who gained 139 yards rushing in relief of Barlow, injured his
ribs during the game vs. Arizona - a MRI is scheduled for Monday (Hicks is questionable
to play this coming weekend).
St. Louis' Steven Jackson was sidelined for the game on Sunday, due to swelling
in his injured knee (coach Martz indicated that there was a lot of drainage
from the injury mid-week - he was questionable on Friday) - Marshall Faulk was
active but did not play due to his sore knee - Arlen Harris saw all the action
carrying the ball this week. A report in the St. Louis media indicated that
Jackson had significant drainage from the knee just prior to the game, and that
he was heavily taped/bandaged after the game. Faulk is probable to play next
week - Jackson is considered questionable.
Wide Receivers
Detroit's Eddie Drummond (shoulder, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
Jacksonville's Jimmy Smith suffered a sprained ankle during the game on Sunday,
but played through the injury.
Minnesota's Nate Burleson broke his nose during the game on Sunday, but returned
to action after the trainers attended to his injury. Randy Moss played well
on Sunday and appeared to be full speed running deep routes (coach Tice indicated
that Moss was 90% recovered before the game).
New England's WR David Givens was a late scratch on Sunday when he experienced
an unspecified "tightness" in one of his legs/ankle/feet.
New York Jets' WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring, probable) was inactive for the
game on Sunday.
Oakland's WR Johnnie Morant (foot, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday.
Pittsburgh's Plaxico Burress (hamstring, out) was inactive on Sunday.
San Diego's Keenan McCardell injured his hamstring in the game on Sunday -
he did not return to play in the second half. Evaluations of his injury are
ongoing. Fellow WR Tim Dwight missed the game due to a toe injury (questionable
on Friday).
San Francisco's Arnaz Battle had a sore neck after the game on Sunday - he's
probable to play this week.
Tight Ends
Buffalo's Mark Campbell is lost for the season due to his injury (knee, out).
TE Tim Euhus (knee, doubtful) was also inactive on Sunday.
Chicago's Desmond Clark (ribs/shoulder, questionable on Friday) was inactive
for the game on Sunday.
Cleveland's TE Aaron Shea injured his right leg in the game on Sunday - the
severity of the injury is not currently known. He'll be evaluated further on
Monday.
Dallas TE Jason Witten threw up after being hit in the stomach on Sunday, but
returned to action.
Jacksonville's George Wrighster (back, questionable) was inactive for the game
on Sunday.
New England's Daniel Graham (ribs, questionable) was inactive for the game
on Sunday. Christian Fauria caught a TD in relief of Graham on Sunday.
Oakland's Courtney Anderson (knee, doubtful on Friday) was inactive for the
game on Sunday.
Pittsburgh's TE Jay Riemersma has been lost for the season due to a torn Achilles
tendon.
Seattle's TE Itula Mili injured his ribs when he crashed into the goal-post
on a pass play in the end-zone. "That's what they call a post pattern"
he said after the game, joking about the gaffe. Mili's injury is not considered
serious.
Place Kickers
No significant injuries to note this week.
Punters
No significant injuries to note this week.
Offensive Linemen
Arizona's OT L.J. Shelton injured his left knee in the game on Sunday. The
initial indications are that Shelton damaged ligaments in the knee, which would
almost certainly end his season. A MRI is scheduled for Monday to assess the
severity of the injury.
Buffalo's RT Mike Williams (right knee injury, probable on Friday) was inactive
on Sunday. C Trey Teague tweaked a knee late in the game and limped off the
field - he did not return to action. Teague's injury will be evaluated further
as the week goes along.
Carolina's T Todd Fordham (ankle, questionable) was inactive on Sunday. C Jeff
Mitchell sprained his left knee during the game on Sunday - the severity of
the injury isn't currently known. He's to undergo further examinations on Monday.
If Mitchell is lost for some time, it appears Rich Tylski would step into the
C role.
Chicago's OT John Tait (right knee MCL sprain, doubtful) was inactive for the
game on Sunday. G Rex Tucker (hamstring, probable) was also sidelined on Sunday.
Cleveland's C Jeff Faine injured his left ankle in the game on Sunday - he
was in an air cast after the game, and an MRI is scheduled to evaluate the severity
of this injury.
Denver's RG Dan Neil was limited to special-teams snaps (field goals) on Sunday
due to a nagging groin problem that is not improving. Cooper Carlisle started
in Neil's spot on Sunday.
Green Bay's starting C Grey Ruegamer (left ankle injury, probable) was active
but did not play on Sunday. T Kevin Barry (quadriceps, probable) was inactive
on Sunday.
Indianapolis' C Jeff Saturday (torn calf tendon, questionable) and G Tupe Peko
(ankle, questionable) were both inactive on Sunday.
Minnesota's C Matt Birk (abdomen, out) was inactive for the game on Sunday,
as expected.
New Orleans' G Kendyl Jacox (knee, questionable) did not play on Sunday despite
being active, while RG Montrae Holland (torn plantar fascia in right foot, questionable)
was officially inactive on Sunday.
New York Giants' G Chris Snee (jaw/gland, questionable) was inactive for the
game on Sunday.
Oakland's G Ron Stone (knee, out) was inactive for the game on Sunday.
Philadelphia's LG Artis Hicks missed the game on Sunday due to his injured
knee (on Friday) and RG Jermane Mayberry was inactive due to his nagging calf
injury ( on Friday)
San Francisco's C Jeremy Newberry (knee/back) missed the game Sunday as expected.
He has been sidelined for several weeks due to these injuries, and is now on
IR. T Scott Gragg (shoulder) was dinged up on Sunday but is expected to play
on Saturday (probable as of Monday).
Seattle's T Chris Terry has been placed on IR (shoulder surgery required to
repair injury).
St. Louis' G Chris Dishman was inactive due to his injured knee (out).
Washington's T Mark Wilson (knee injury last week, not listed on Friday's injury
report) was inactive for the game on Sunday.
Defensive Linemen
Atlanta's DT Ed Jasper (hand, questionable) was inactive for the game on Sunday.
Cleveland's DL Orpheus Roye was carted off the field with an ankle injury on
Sunday - he's scheduled for a MRI to evaluate the severity of his injury.
Denver's DE Trevor Pryce (back, out) and DT Luther Elliss (calf, doubtful)
were both inactive for the game on Sunday. Both players have been sidelined
for many weeks due to these injuries.
Green Bay's DT Cletidus Hunt suffered a tweaked knee in the game on Sunday,
but returned to action.
New York Giants' DT Norman Hand (groin, out) missed the game on Sunday, as
expected.
New York Jets' DE John Abraham (sprained right knee, out on Friday) was inactive
for the game on Sunday, as expected.
Oakland's DT's Ted Washington (foot injury) and Warren Sapp (knee injury) were
both hurt during the game on Sunday.
Philadelphia's DE Jerome McDougle (knee, doubtful) and DE Derrick Burgess (separated
sternum, out) were both inactive on Sunday. DT Hollis Thomas dislocated an elbow
during the game (a MRI to assess the severity of the injury is scheduled for
Monday). DT Corey Simon injured his back in the game (the injury is not considered
serious at this time), and DE Jevon Kearse strained his neck and tweaked an
ankle during the game, but returned to action despite the complaints. Sam Rayburn
played through a sore knee
Pittsburgh's DE Brett Keisel (hamstring, questionable) missed another game
on Sunday (he was inactive).
San Diego's DT Eric Downing (knee, questionable) missed the game on Sunday
due to his injury. DE DeQuincy Scott injured his calf during the game - he'll
be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Seattle's DT Rocky Bernard (knee, out) and DT Marcus Tubbs (ankle, out) were
inactive for the game on Sunday. DE Grant Wistrom injured his left knee during
the game - coach Holmgren indicated that the initial indications are that the
injury is serious (Wistrom injured the same joint earlier this year).
Washington's DE Demetric Evans (ankle, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
Linebackers
Chicago's LB Brian Urlacher is reported to have torn his hamstring during the
game vs. Jacksonville - the re-injury is expected to end his season
Detroit's LB Boss Bailey (knee injury, out) missed the game on Sunday, as he
has every game this season.
Green Bay's LB Na'il Diggs (bruised kidneys, out) was inactive for the game
on Sunday, as expected. LB Paris Lenon, Digg's replacement in the lineup, suffered
a shoulder stinger in the game on Sunday. LB Nick Rogers was carted off the
field with a knee injury - after the game Rogers speculated that he may have
damaged to the meniscus in the injured knee.
Houston's Antwan Peek missed a few snaps with a right foot injury during the
game on Sunday - he returned to action, though, and the injury is not considered
serious at this time. LB Troy Evans injured his left foot during the game, and
was on crutches after the contest.
Indianapolis' Kendyl Pope (thigh injury, not listed on Friday) was inactive
for Sunday's game.
Miami's Zach Thomas (hamstring, out) missed the game on Sunday. Fellow LB Renauld
Williams (jaw, probable) was also inactive.
Minnesota's LB Raonall Smith (concussion, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday.
LB Mike Nattiel suffered a right shoulder stinger during the game - he'll be
evaluated as the week goes along.
New England's Roman Phifer (calf, questionable) and Matt Chatham (hamstring,
questionable) were both inactive on Sunday as a result of their injuries.
New Orleans' Sedrick Hodge (right knee MCL strain, questionable) was inactive
for the game on Sunday. LB Orlando Ruff sprained his right ankle on Sunday -
the severity of the sprain isn't currently known.
New York Giants' LBs Barrett Green (ankle) and Nick Greisen (ankle) both left
the game on Sunday due to injuries. The severity of the problems is not currently
known - evaluations are ongoing.
New York Jets' Victor Hobson (ankle, probable) missed the game on Sunday.
Philadelphia's LB Nate Wayne (hamstring, out) was inactive on Sunday. LB Jason
Short broke his leg in the game on Sunday (he's done for the season).
Pittsburgh's LB Kendrell Bell (groin, out) was inactive for the game on Sunday.
LB Clark Haggans was sidelined on Sunday due to a groin injury suffered early
in the game - the severity of Haggan's injury is not currently available.
San Francisco's LB Brandon Moore (high ankle sprain, out) missed the game on
Sunday, as expected. He's been placed on IR and is done for the season.
Seattle's LBs Chad Brown (knee, doubtful) and Tracy White (hamstring, doubtful)
were both inactive on Sunday.
St. Louis' LB Pisa Tinoisamoa dislocated his right shoulder during the game,
but continued to play after trainers put it back into joint and put a restraining
harness on the joint to keep the arm in the socket.
Washington's LB LaVar Arrington (knee, questionable) was once again unable
to play on Sunday. He has yet to appear in a regular season game this year.
Defensive Backs
Arizona's S Michael Stone (foot, questionable) was inactive on Sunday.
Atlanta's CB Jason Webster (groin, questionable) was inactive for the game
on Sunday.
Buffalo's FS Troy Vincent (knee) finally returned to the field vs. Cleveland,
and was very effective (a sack, an interception, and a fumble recovery to his
credit on Sunday).
Carolina's CB Chris Gamble suffered a groin injury during the game on Sunday.
He's being evaluated further on Monday - Gamble said he didn't believe the injury
was serious after the game.
Chicago's DB Todd McMillon suffered a pulled hamstring in the game on Sunday.
He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Cincinnati's DB Rogers Beckett (neck, questionable) and CB Deltha O'Neal (ankle,
questionable) were both inactive on Sunday.
Denver DB's Roc Alexander (knee) and Willie Middlebrooks (leg) were both injured
during the game on Sunday - the severity of their injuries isn't currently known.
Alexander's injury is characterized as a "bruise", while Middlebrooks
is scheduled for a MRI - his injury is feared to be serious. Denver's S Sam
Brandon (ankle, questionable) missed the game on Sunday.
Cleveland's CBs Michael Lehan (hamstring, questionable) and S Chris Crocker
(biceps, out) were inactive on Sunday. FS Earl Little suffered a pulled hamstring
on Sunday - the severity of the pull isn't currently known.
Detroit's CB Fernando Bryant (ankle, doubtful on Friday) was inactive for the
game on Sunday.
Indianapolis' S Bob Sanders (knee, out) was inactive for the game on Sunday,
as expected. S Gerome Sapp (ribs, out) joined him on the sidelines.
Miami's backup S Yeremiah Bell broke his right ankle in the game on Sunday.
He's done for the season.
Minnesota's CB Antoine Winfield (high ankle sprain, doubtful on Friday) missed
the game on Sunday due to his injury.
New England's CB Ty Law (foot, out) was inactive on Sunday, as usual. S Dexter
Reid had X-Rays on a groin injury after the game (severity of the injury is
unknown at this time).
New Orleans' CB Ashley Ambrose (knee, out) has landed on IR - his season is
officially over.
New York Giant's S Gibril Wilson (neck, out) missed the game on Sunday, as
expected. CB Will Peterson fell on his head and missed several plays due to
an unspecified injury on Sunday. He appeared woozy and could barely keep his
eyes open after the game, according to media reports, but denied suffering a
concussion. Peterson will be evaluated further as the week goes along. S Jack
Brewer re injured his lower leg on Sunday (the same leg that required surgery
to correct decreased blood flow to the calf earlier in the season).
Oakland's S Marques Anderson (quadriceps, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday.
CB Charles Woodson missed several plays due to a right knee injury suffered
during the game, but he returned to action after being attended to by the team's
trainers.
Pittsburgh's CB Chad Scott was inactive on Sunday (quadriceps/knee, out), as
expected.
San Diego's CB Sammy Davis (broken leg, out) was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
S Hanik Milligan (hamstring, questionable) was also sidelined.
San Francisco's CB Ahmed Plummer missed the game due to his neck injury (out
on Friday's injury report).
Seattle's CB Bobby Taylor (knee, doubtful) and S Terreal Bierria (back, questionable)
both missed the game on Sunday - Taylor was inactive, Bierria did not play (he
had back spasms last week and evidently his back is still tender).
St. Louis' CB DeJuan Groce (knee, questionable) was active but did not play
on Sunday.
Tampa Bay's S Jermaine Phillips (arm, doubtful) missed the game on Sunday due
to his injury. S Dexter Jackson (hamstring, probable) was also inactive due
to his injury. S John Howell sprained his right ankle during the game and was
unable to continue play.
Washington's CB Shawn Springs was hospitalized overnight for observation after
suffering a severe concussion during the game vs. Philadelphia (he was unconscious
after a collision on the field, and was taken off the field strapped onto a
back-board).
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