Early Injury Report - Week 7
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Posted 10/18 by Mark Wimer, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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Quarterbacks
Buffalo's backup QB J.P. Losman missed the game on Sunday due to his broken
leg, as expected.
Jacksonville's Byron Leftwich banged up his left shoulder and right ankle during
the game on Sunday, but stayed in under center. He said after the game that
"all I needed was about 30 seconds to get my pain tolerance to kick in
and I would be all right." He is not expected to miss the next game.
Miami's Jay Fiedler played on Sunday despite his cracked ribs. After the game,
coach Wannstedt indicated that he intends to keep starting Fiedler.
New England's Tom Brady took a vicious set of hits from two Seahawk defenders
on Sunday, but insists that he was not injured as a result. He looked pretty
shaky for a few minutes after being sandwiched between Chike Okeafor and Michael
Boulware, though.
Oakland's Rich Gannon missed the game on Sunday, as expected (fractured C7
neck vertebrae, out on Friday's injury report). Four doctors, including Los
Angeles spinal specialist Robert Watkins, have now told the 2002 NFL MVP that
he should call an end to his 17-year NFL career, according to the San Francisco
Chronicle.
Pittsburgh's Tommy Maddox missed the game on Sunday, as expected (elbow injury,
out on Friday injury report).
Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger suffered a knee contusion during the game vs.
Dallas, but stayed in the game (he iced the knee in between series). It's not
a ligament issue where he twisted it but a bruise where he fell hitting his
knee on the turf. The injury will be evaluated further as the week goes along,
but doesn't look serious as of Monday.
Tennessee's Steve McNair aggravated his sore chest in the game on Sunday, but
continued to play. He was very sore in his chest after the game.
Running Backs
Buffalo's Travis Henry missed the game on Sunday due to his injured foot, and
Willis McGahee had a strong game in his absence. Henry was listed as questionable
on Friday.
Carolina's DeShaun Foster (broken collarbone, out on Friday's injury report)
and
Rod Smart (knee injury, out on Friday's injury report) missed the game on Sunday.
Dallas' Julius Jones remains sidelined by his broken shoulder blade, as expected.
He was listed as out on Friday.
Detroit's FB Corey Schlesinger missed the game on Sunday, as expected (hamstring,
doubtful on Friday's injury report). RB Kevin Jones returned to the lineup from
his ankle sprain, but had very light duty on a day when the team got behind
early and needed to throw the ball a ton.
Houston's starting FB Moran Norris (knee) missed the game on Sunday due to
his injury (questionable on Friday's injury report).
Houston's Domanick Davis bruised his thigh during the game on Sunday. After
the game he commented "It's nothing major, but it kept getting tight."
Jonathan Wells played well in relief of Davis.
Jacksonville's LaBrandon Toefield missed the game on Sunday due to his sore
knee (questionable on Friday).
Miami's Travis Minor missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he
was listed as questionable on Friday).
Minnesota's Michael Bennett missed the game on Sunday due to his knee injury
(surgically repaired meniscus in the process of healing).
New England's FB Patrick Pass injured his leg in the game on Sunday, and did
not return to action. RB Rabih Abdullah was forced out of the game in the fourth
quarter with an arm injury. The extent of the injuries is not currently known.
Oakland's Tyrone Wheatley's injured left shoulder kept him out of the game
on Sunday, as expected. He has participated partially in practices of late,
and is inching closer to a return.
Pittsburgh's Duce Staley tweaked an ankle Sunday night, but returned to action
and isn't mentioned as injured in the post-game materials out of Pittsburgh.
He has the bye-week to get 100% again.
San Francisco's Kevan Barlow banged up a shoulder, and fellow RB Terry Jackson
dinged a toe - both are expected back to play vs. Chicago after the bye week.
Tennessee's Chris Brown suffered a brachial plexus injury, which involves nerves
running down the right arm, and lost feeling in his arm until after the game
on Sunday. He left the game and did not return to action. After the game, he
indicated that the stinger isn't a major injury, in his opinion.
Washington's Clinton Portis had a sore neck after the team's win on Sunday.
However, with a bye week ahead, he's expected to be fine in time for the team's
next game.
Wide Receivers
Arizona's Anquan Boldin continues to be sidelined by his injury (knee surgery)
- the team was on bye.
Carolina's Steve Smith continues to be sidelined by his injury (broken leg)
- he was inactive for the game vs. Philly.
Cincinnati's WR Peter Warrick continues to be sidelined due to his injured
shin (out on Friday's injury report).
Cleveland's WR Andre Davis sprained his left big toe in the game on Sunday.
Coach Davis did not update his status after the game, saying that the injury
would need further evaluation.
Detroit's Roy Williams dressed for the game, but did not play. The Lions wanted
to be sure he did not aggravate his ankle injury, and thus held him out of the
game. He was listed as questionable on Friday.
Green Bay's Robert Ferguson missed the game on Sunday due to ankle/knee injuries.
He was listed as questionable on Friday. Javon Walker injured his ribs and his
right shoulder early in the contest, and was in-and-out of the lineup for the
rest of the game. After the game, Walker said that the shoulder injury was bothering
him the most. He will be evaluated further this week.
Houston's Corey Bradford injured his groin in the game on Sunday - and did
not return to action. The severity of the injury is not yet determined, and
he will be evaluated further later in the week.
Minnesota's WR Randy Moss strained his right hamstring in the game on Sunday,
and after briefly returning to play ended up on the sidelines in his civilian
clothes during the second half. Coach Mike Tice listed Moss as "questionable"
for the next game against the Titans. Moss will be reevaluated later today.
Coach Tice commented after the game, "He's a fast healer. We'll see how
it goes." He said on Monday that the strain was a "little worse than
mild", and that the team would reevaluate Moss' status Friday or Saturday.
Sounds like the dreaded "game-time" decision may be around the corner.
We'll know more later this week but it's not looking good for week 7 as of Monday.
New England's Deion Branch continues to be sidelined by his injury (knee) -
he was inactive on Sunday, as was fellow WR Troy Brown (shoulder). P.K. Sam
also missed the game (groin, doubtful on Friday).
New Orleans' Talman Gardner was inactive on Sunday (ankle, questionable on
Friday).
New York Jets' Santana Moss missed practice all week, and was inactive for
the game on Sunday while being listed as questionable on the injury report on
Friday.
Oakland's Ronald Curry and Doug Gabriel both pulled their hamstrings during
the game Sunday - both players said afterward that the injuries do not appear
to be serious. They will be evaluated further as the week goes by.
San Diego's Reche Caldwell left the game on Sunday with a knee injury, and
did not return to action. Fellow WR Eric Parker tweaked an ankle. The severity
of the injuries isn't currently known although Caldwell's looked to be serious.
He was on crutches after the game but remains optimistic: "When I was falling
somebody hit me from the side," Caldwell said. "My knee was up under
me funny. Hopefully, I just sprained it."
San Francisco's Brandon Lloyd injured his calf during the game on Sunday. He's
expected back to play the Bears after the bye week.
Seattle's WR Bobby Engram injured his left ankle in the first half of the game
on Sunday, but returned to action. He will be evaluated further later in the
week.
Tennessee's Tyrone Calico missed the game on Sunday, as expected (knee surgery,
out). Drew Bennett confirmed to the Tennessean this past week that he has been
playing with 2 broken ribs - keep that in mind, even though the team isn't bothering
to list him on the injury report. Bennett said his cracked ribs from the preseason
and early season are fine now and were not a factor in his performance yesterday
- but he did drop several catchable balls...
Tight Ends
Atlanta's backup TE Eric Beverly was inactive for the game on Sunday, as expected.
Jacksonville's TE George Wrighster missed the game due to his bad back (doubtful
on Friday).
Kansas City's TE Kris Wilson continues to miss games due to his leg/ankle injury
(out on Friday's injury report).
Tennessee's TE Shad Meier had an emergency appendectomy on Sunday morning,
and he'll miss the next 2-3 weeks while the incision in his abdomen heals. Fellow
TE Erron Kinney (calf, out) missed the game, as expected. In Meier's absence,
the team had only rookie TE Ben Troupe - all the 2-TE sets had to be scrapped.
Place Kickers
Miami's Olindo Mare was unable to play in the game on Sunday, and was replaced
by well-traveled PK Matt Bryant.
Washington's PK John Hall missed the game on Sunday due to his injured groin.
He was listed as out on Friday's injury report.
Punters
Seattle's P Tom Rouen missed the game on Sunday due to his injured right hamstring.
He was questionable on Friday's injury report.
Offensive Linemen
Buffalo's C Trey Teague missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee,
as expected. He was listed as out on Friday. LT Jonas Jennings also missed the
game due to an ankle injury, although some reports also mentioned a concussion
(he was listed with an ankle injury on Friday's injury report).
Chicago's Gs Ruben Brown (knee, doubtful) and Rex Tucker (elbow, probable)
were inactive for the game on Sunday due to their injuries.
Cleveland's RG Kelvin Garmon suffered a minor concussion and left the game,
then returned to injure his left quadriceps. He'll be evaluated further later
in the week. G Paul Zukauskas was inactive to rest an ailing knee, though he
was not listed on the Friday injury report. LT Ross Verba has a strained groin,
but played through the injury and expects to be 100% for the next game.
Green Bay's G Marco Rivera suffered a gash to his right biceps on Sunday, but
only missed 2 plays. He won't need stitches, and the injury is considered minor
right now.
Houston's right tackle Todd Wade (ankle, doubtful on Friday) and C Todd Washington
(shoulder, probable) were inactive for the game on Sunday.
Miami's OT John St. Clair missed the game on Sunday due to his ankle and knee
injuries, as expected. He was listed as out on Friday.
Minnesota's C Cory Withrow missed the game on Sunday due to his knee injury,
as expected (he was listed as out on the Friday injury report).
New Orleans' Derrick Rodgers (ribs) was inactive for the game on Sunday (questionable
on Friday's injury report).
New York Jets' RG Brandon Moore (hamstring, out on Friday's injury report)
and G Pete Kendall (toe, out) both missed the game on Sunday, as expected. C
Kevin Mawae continues to play despite a broken bone in his right hand.
Oakland's G Ron Stone (knee, doubtful on Friday's injury report) was inactive
on Sunday due to his sore knee.
San Diego's C Nick Hardwick (knee, questionable on Friday) was inactive for
the game on Sunday due to his injury.
San Francisco's C Jeremy Newberry missed the game on Sunday, as expected (knee,
out on Friday). G Justin Smiley (knee) and T Scott Gragg (hip) were injured
in the game, but both are expected to be back in the lineup after the bye week.
Tennessee's RG Benji Olson (groin, questionable) was inactive for the game
on Sunday due to his injury.
Washington's T Kenyatta Jones (ankle, questionable) was inactive for the game
on Sunday. LT Chris Samuels played through the pain of a sore ankle on Sunday.
Defensive Linemen
Atlanta's DT Chad Lavalais injured his left hand in the game on Monday, and
did not return to action. DE's Karon Riley (stomach, out) and Travis Hall (shoulder,
questionable) were inactive for the game due to their injuries. DT Rod Coleman
missed the game due to knee and shoulder injuries from a car accident on Saturday
Carolina's DT Kris Jenkins missed the game on Sunday, as expected (shoulder
injury, out on Friday's injury report). Fellow DE Mike Rucker left the game
on Sunday with an irregular heartbeat, and did not return to action. He was
evaluated further on Monday, and tests did not find a problem with his heart.
DT Omari Jordan (ankle, questionable on Friday) was inactive for the game on
Sunday.
Chicago's DT Alfonso Boone (knee, doubtful) was inactive for the game on Sunday.
DE Adewale Ogunleye suffered a sprained right ankle in the game and was unable
to continue. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes by.
Cincinnati's DT Matthias Askew was inactive for the game on Sunday, after being
listed as probable (knee) on Friday's injury report.
Dallas' DE Greg Ellis twisted his right ankle at the end of the game on Sunday.
Denver's DE Trevor Pryce continues to be sidelined by his injury (back surgery)
- he was inactive for the game vs. Oakland. He is targeting the October 31st
game vs. Atlanta for his return.
Green Bay's DE R-Kal Truluck was inactive due to his sprained shoulder. He
was not listed on Friday's injury report. DT Grady Jackson (knee) and James
Lee (knee) were inactive due to their injuries, as expected (listed as out on
Friday).
Jacksonville's DE Lionel Barnes has been put on IR due to a shoulder injury
- he's done for the season. DT Willie Blades missed the game on Sunday due to
his bad back (questionable on Friday).
Kansas City's DT Ryan Sims (hamstring) missed the game on Sunday due to his
injury (questionable on Friday's injury report).
Pittsburgh's NT Casey Hampton is feared to have a serious problem after injuring
his knee on Sunday. Coach Cowher indicated the injury will probably end Hampton's
season. The initial diagnosis is a torn ACL.
San Diego's DE Dave Ball left the game on Sunday with a toe injury and did
not return to action.
San Francisco's DEs Andrew Williams (lower leg fracture) and Andre Carter (back)
were inactive on Sunday due to their injuries. DE Otis Leverette also missed
the game (ankle, questionable on Friday).
Seattle's DE Grant Wistrom was knocked out of the game vs. New England by a
hyper-extended knee late in the contest. The injury is not considered serious
at this time, but he will be evaluated further later in the week.
Tennessee's DE Juqua Thomas (ankle, questionable on Friday) was inactive for
the game on Sunday. DT Albert Haynesworth sprained an ankle (no word on the
severity of the sprain).
Washington's DE Phillip Daniels (groin) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
He was inactive after being listed as out on Friday. NT Joe Salave'a's sore
calf kept him out of the starting lineup, but he was not inactive (listed as
probable on Friday's injury report).
Linebackers
Atlanta's LB Chris Draft was inactive on Sunday due to his toe injury (questionable
on Friday's injury report). LB Keith Brooking continues to play through the
pain of a hamstring strain, and play well.
Carolina's Mark Fields was inactive on Sunday due to his bad back (listed as
questionable on Friday). He has missed multiple games due to this problem.
Cincinnati's Landon Johnson (he started at MLB this week) left the game after
a blow to the head and did not return to action. Caleb Miller finished the game
at MLB.
Cleveland's LB Barry Gardner missed the game on Sunday after missing all the
team practices and being listed as doubtful on Friday.
Denver's Patrick Chukwurah (quadriceps, questionable) was inactive for the
game on Sunday due to his injury.
Detroit's Boss Bailey (knee, out on Friday) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
Green Bay's Paris Lenon injured his knee in the game on Sunday, and did not
return to action. After the game, he said that the injury was "minor"
and that he expects to practice this week.
Kansas City's Monty Beisel injured his knee (contusion) during the game on
Sunday, but continued to play. He is also nursing a hip flexor injury, so Beisel
is pretty banged up right now.
New York Jets' Sam Cowart (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday as expected.
Miami's LB Tony Bua (sore hamstring in past weeks) was inactive on Sunday,
but was not listed on the injury report on Friday.
Minnesota's E.J. Henderson missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee
(out on Friday's injury report). Chris Claiborne aggravated his injured left
calf in the game on Sunday, and was in a protective boot after the game. He
did not return to action. His replacement in the lineup, Raonall Smith, suffered
a concussion but came back to the game. The Viking's LB corps is pretty banged
up right now.
Philadelphia's Mark Simoneau left the game briefly with a leg injury, and was
limited in snaps in the second half of the game, but he did not leave the game.
Pittsburgh's Kendrell Bell (groin, out on Friday) was inactive for the game
on Sunday, as expected. He has yet to play in the regular season.
San Diego's LB Randall Godfrey injured his ribs in the game on Sunday. The
severity of the injury isn't currently known.
San Francisco's Derek Smith (leg/ankle, doubtful) is expected to miss 2-4 more
weeks due to ligament damage in his ankle, and did not play on Sunday as expected.
Fellow LB Saleem Rasheed (knee, doubtful on Friday) also missed the game. LB
Brandon Moore hurt his ankle in the game, but is expected back in the lineup
after the bye-week.
Seattle's Chad Brown remains sidelined by his broken leg, as expected. He was
listed as out on the Friday injury report. Fellow LB Anthony Simmons bruised
ribs on his right side but returned to the game.
Tennessee's Rocky Calmus (back, questionable on Friday) was inactive for the
game on Sunday.
Washington's LBs LaVar Arrington (knee surgery) and Mike Barrow (knee tendonitis/tendon
damage) missed the game on Sunday, as expected. Arrington was inactive after
being listed as out on Friday. Barrow was listed as out, and missed his sixth
straight game.
Defensive Backs
Atlanta's CB DeAngelo Hall continues to be sidelined by his injury (fractured
hip) - he was inactive for the game vs. San Diego.
Buffalo's CB Troy Vincent (knee) was unable to play on Sunday, as expected.
Carolina's CB William Hampton missed the game on Sunday due to his injured
knee.
Chicago's CB Charles Tillman continues to miss games due to his injured knee
(listed as out on Friday's injury report). S Bobby Gray tweaked a knee in the
game on Sunday but continued to play.
Cincinnati's CB Rashad Bauman (Achilles) and S Rogers Beckett (concussion)
missed the game on Sunday, as expected (both were listed as out on the Friday
injury report).
Denver's CB Lenny Walls dislocated his right shoulder for the second time in
6 weeks on Sunday, and is scheduled for a MRI to determine his status for the
rest of the season. Right now, it doesn't look good for Walls - he may be lost
for the season. Fellow CB Willie Middlebrooks (hamstring, doubtful on Friday)
was inactive for the game.
Detroit's CB Andre Goodman (hamstring) was inactive for the game on Sunday,
as expected (listed as doubtful on Friday). CB Fernando Bryant left the game
for a time due to a sprained left ankle, but returned to action after staying
on the sidelines until late in the game.
Houston's S Glenn Earl (hip, probable on Friday) was inactive for the game
on Sunday. DB Jason Simmons was knocked out of the game due to a concussion
he suffered when hitting Chris Brown. The severity of the brain trauma is not
currently known - he'll be evaluated further later in the week. Often, side
effects from concussions crop up days after the initial injury.
Kansas City's CB Julian Battle (Achilles) missed the game on Sunday due to
his injury (questionable on the Friday injury report).
New Orleans' S Tebucky Jones suffered a laceration of his right pinky finger
that required stitches during the game. CB Ashley Ambrose tweaked a knee during
the game, but returned for the next defensive series - neither injury is considered
serious at this time.
New England's CB Tyrone Poole aggravated his leg injury during the game on
Sunday, and did not return to action. The same injury had sidelined him for
the Miami game the week before.
New York Jets' DB Derrick Strait (foot, out on Friday's injury report) and
S Rashad Washington (foot, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
Philadelphia's DB Dexter Wynn was unable to play on Sunday due to his sore
hamstring, and was inactive (listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Pittsburgh's S Mike Logan (hamstring, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
Pittsburgh's CB Chad Scoot is feared to have a serious problem after injuring
his knee on Sunday. Coach Cowher indicated the injury will probably end Scott's
season. CB Ricardo Colclough missed most of the second half of the game due
to cramps.
San Francisco's CB Mike Rumph missed the game on Sunday, as expected (broken
arm, out - he's been placed on IR now). Fellow CB Ahmed Plummer bruised his
thigh in the game on Sunday - he "is expected" to play in the next
game vs. Chicago (after a bye week).
Tennessee's S Lance Schulters was inactive on Sunday due to his injury, as
expected (out on Friday's injury report).
Washington's S Matt Bowen (knee, out) missed the game on Sunday, as expected.
S Andre Lott also missed the game (hamstring, questionable on Friday). CB Fred
Smoot reports a stinger in his left shoulder, and a separation in the right
heading into the bye week. He stayed in the game, despite the injuries.
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