Week 15 Early Injury Reportby Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
Bollinger was inactive on Sunday due to his sore left shoulder (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Culpepper missed another game on Sunday due to his knee woes, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Delhomme missed the game on Sunday due to his injured thumb (he was listed as questionable on Friday). He is iffy to play this week as the damaged ligaments in his thumb are still an issue as of Monday.
Frye missed the game on Thursday due to his injured wrist (he was listed as questionable on Wednesday). On Monday, he stated to the Cleveland press that he would have no idea about his status for this week's game until after Wednesday's practice. If you have Frye on your roster, check out Clayton Gray's Players in the News later this week for information on his status for this weekend.
Running Back
Askew missed the game on Sunday due to his sore foot (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Barlow sat out on Sunday due to his injured calf (listed as probable on Friday).
Brown missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hand, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Cook missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee.
Dunn injured his left calf during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along - initial indications don't look good as coach Mora declined to comment on Dunn's status during his Monday press conference.
Goings sat out of the game on Sunday due to his sore shoulder. He was listed as doubtful on Friday.
Henry injured his ankle during the game on Sunday. Henry left the stadium wearing a protective boot, but he said "I'll be all right." Chris Brown looked strong in relief of Henry on Sunday (4/44/0) - stay tuned to see how much Henry is able to practice this week.
Jones suffered a left ankle/foot injury during the game on Sunday, and the injury is rumored to be a Lisfranc fracture, which would require surgery and sideline him for the rest of the season. "Kevin is going to need an MRI and I don't want to talk about it until we get that done." coach Marinelli said on Sunday. On Monday, reports out of Detroit indicate that Jones suffered a Lisfranc injury which may take more than a year to heal.
Jordan missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday).
Maroney missed the game on Sunday due to his injured back. He was listed as questionable on Friday.
Maroney couldn't play on Sunday (back, questionable on Friday).
McGahee missed about half of the game on Sunday due to an upset stomach. He later returned to the game and seemed ok.
Norwood injured his right knee during the game on Sunday, but was able to walk off the field without the cart. He will be evaluated further as the week goes along. Coach Mora declined to update his status on Monday - stay tuned to see how serious this injury is if you are invested in the Atlanta backfield...
Pope was inactive on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Sapp landed on IR last week due to his injured ankle.
Smith was inactive on Sunday due to his sore neck.
Stecker missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (he was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Taylor was inactive on Sunday due to his bruised ribs - Artose Pinner played extremely well in his place. "Yeah, I'll go the next one," said Taylor after the game, who went to high school in River Rouge, Mich., about 10 miles from Detroit. "It was bad coming home and not being able to play. It hurt, not being out there helping my team win."
Taylor suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday - the severity of the pull is not considered serious. Taylor described it as a minor "tweak".
Turner missed the game on Sunday (hamstring, questionable on Friday).
Wide Receiver
did play Sunday night returning from his injured ankle. He did suffer from leg cramps.
Ellis missed another game on Sunday (shoulder, questionable on Friday).
Engram's ongoing thyroid problem sidelined him again on Sunday (questionable on Friday's injury list).
Floyd missed the game on Sunday (ankle, out).
Horn was unable to play on Sunday due to his sore groin (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Jackson's sore groin cost him another game on Sunday (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Jackson injured a toe during the game vs. Arizona - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along but the early word is that he will probably miss the week 15 game.
Mason tweaked a thigh during the game on Sunday, but the injury is not considered serious.
McCardell couldn't play on Sunday due to his ongoing calf woes (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Moss (ankle) sustained a first-half injury that forced him from the game on Sunday. Raiders HC Art Shell said Moss turned his ankle on a second-quarter play "and he just wasn't able to return."
Porter's sore hip sidelined him again on Sunday (he was listed as doubtful on Friday).
Stokley left the game and appears to have suffered a serious right Achilles tendon injury and could miss an extended amount of time.
Ward missed the game on Thursday as expected (knee, out).
Two weeks ago, a surgeon operated on Ward's knee. Ward said on Monday he plans to return to the starting lineup Sunday when the Steelers visit the Panthers - Ward owners will want to monitor his practice status as the week goes along to see if he suffers a setback.
Washington missed the game on Sunday due to his troublesome hamstring (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Wilson missed the game on Thursday due to his injured ankle, as expected (listed as out on Wednesday).
Tight End
Clark missed another game on Sunday due to his bum knee (listed as out on Friday).
Johnson was sidelined on Sunday due to his sore knee (listed as out on Friday).
Manumaleuna injured his ribs during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Martin couldn't play on Sunday due to his injured ribs (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Mili couldn't play on Sunday (concussion, doubtful on Friday).
Watson injured his left leg when he was hit by two Dolphins defenders on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Yoder missed the game on Sunday (thigh, probable on Friday).
Kicker
Feely has a broken sesamoid bone at the base of the foot. "It doesn't hurt me in the kicking [upper] area of the foot," Feely said of the injury. "And it doesn't hurt when I placekick, because my weight comes down on my plant [left] leg. But when I kick off I come down on the right foot, and there is some pain. And it hurts some when I run."
Offensive Line
T Adam Snyder was inactive on Sunday as expected (ankle, out on Friday).
C Rich Braham (knee) and T Levi Jones (knee) both missed the game on Sunday again - neither guy has played for most of this season. Jones was listed as out on Friday, while Braham was doubtful. C Eric Ghiacuic is fighting through a knee injury, but played for most of the game "I practiced Friday, felt all right," he said. "We put on tape and a brace (Sunday). I minded it for three plays, and then it was, 'I'm either going to go, run with what I got, or I'm going to let it affect me.' "
T Adam Meadows did not play on Sunday (hamstring, questionable on Friday).
C Nick Hardwick injured his ankle on Sunday, and OL Scott Mruckowski injured his knee - both will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
T Kyle Turley missed the game on Sunday due to his sore shoulder.
G Jeno James missed the game on Sunday due to his sore knee (listed as out on Friday).
T Luke Petitgout missed the game on Sunday as expected, (broken leg, out on Friday's report).
LG Ross Verba suffered a groin strain on Sunday and may be done for the season. "Verba had a pretty severe groin strain," Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said after the game. G Blaine Saipaia (chest) also suffered an injury during the team's Week 14 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions also were without left tackle Jeff Backus for one series with a foot injury during the game, although he returned to action.
T Mark Tauscher was inactive on Sunday due to his sore groin (listed as doubtful on Friday).
The Raiders did without T Robert Gallery (dislocated elbow, out on Friday's injury report) and G Corey Hulsey (knee, doubtful on Friday) this week.
T Adam Terry pulled his back during the game on Sunday, but the injury is considered minor at this point.
C Robbie Tobeck missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hip (listed as doubtful on Friday).
T Marcus Johnson missed the game on Sunday (foot, probable on Friday's injury report).
Defensive Line
Adams couldn't play on Sunday (knee, doubtful on Friday).
Cesaire injured his neck on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Clancy missed the game on Sunday due to his sore ankle (doubtful on Friday).
Harris is listed as out (knee injury) for Monday night's game vs. the Rams.
Johnson missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Johnstone missed the game on Sunday due to his sore toe (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Montgomery missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (listed as out on Friday).
Rogers landed on IR this past week due to his injured knee.
Roye missed the game on Thursday as expected (knee, out on Wednesday). He may be headed to IR according to reports on Monday.
Strahan continues to be sidelined due to his injured foot (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Terrill sprained his right knee on Sunday and could not return to action.
Umenyiora had to leave the game on Sunday briefly due to leg cramps.
Wilfork left the game on Sunday due to a leg injury - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Wilkerson missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring.
Linebacker
Alexander was sidelined on Sunday (shoulder, questionable on Friday).
Cody was sidelined due to his sore knee on Sunday.
Crowell is on IR now due to his broken leg.
Davis has been placed on IR due to a knee injury.
DiGiorgio missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Godfrey sat out of the game on Sunday (calf, questionable on Friday).
Harris tweaked a hamstring during the game on Sunday.
Johnson was unable to play on Sunday due to illness (probable on Friday).
Lehman sat out of the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Lewis' sore toe kept him out of the game on Sunday (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
McCoy did not play on Sunday (shoulder, probable on Friday).
Phillips tweaked his hamstring during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Smith missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (listed as out on Friday).
Spikes injured his ankle during the game on Sunday, but returned to action - the injury appears minor as of Monday.
Taylor couldn't play on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Defensive Back
Asomugha tweaked his right knee on Sunday - the injury is not considered serious as of Monday.
Backer, listed here as a Viking, was unable to play on Sunday for the Patriots (thigh, probable on Friday's injury report).
Bethea injured his shoulder during the game vs. Jacksonville - he'll be evaluated further during the week.
Brown bruised his knee on Sunday, but returned to action - this is a minor injury.
Bryant sat out of the game on Sunday due to his recent concussion (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Carroll sat out of the game this weekend due to his sore groin, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Clark missed the game on Thursday as expected (groin, out on Friday).
Davis suffered a quad strain on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Gamble did not play on Sunday due to his sore thigh (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Harper suffered an undisclosed injury on Sunday and didn't return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Harrison missed the game on Sunday (listed as out on Friday due to his bum shoulder).
Hood did not play on Sunday (hamstring, questionable on Friday).
Jackson was forced from the game on Sunday with an undisclosed injury - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Lucas missed the game on Sunday due to his sore thigh (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
McGee sat out on Sunday due to his bum ankle (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Polamalu missed the game on Thursday as expected (knee, out on Wednesday's injury report).
Russell missed the game on Thursday due to his sore elbow, despite being listed as probable on Wednesday.
Russell is hospitalized with an elbow injury, a likely recurrence of a skin staph infection that team doctors believed they had under control. His status for this week's game is in doubt.
Sanders missed another game on Sunday due to his injured knee (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Smith missed the game on Sunday due to his sore foot (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Spencer missed the game on Sunday (ankle, questionable on Friday).
Strickland suffered a left knee strain on Sunday. The injury is not considered major at this point.
Webster was unable to play on Sunday due to his injured toe (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
Webster missed the game on Sunday due to his sore groin (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Whitner was sidelined on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
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