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Week 17 Early Injury Report
by Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
QB Kyle Boller - BAL - Boller missed the game on Sunday as expected (head injury/concussion after effects, listed as out on Friday).
QB Jason Campbell - WAS - Campbell missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (listed as out on Friday's injury report).
QB Kellen Clemens - NYJ - Clemens was active but did not play on Sunday due to his injured rib.
QB Brodie Croyle - KC - Croyle injured his right hand during the game on Sunday and did not return to action (Damon Huard relieved Croyle).
QB Daunte Culpepper - OAK - Culpepper missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (quadricep injury).
QB Trent Dilfer - SF - Dilfer missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out due to a concussion/concussion after-effects on Friday).
QB Rex Grossman - CHI - Grossman missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured knee.
QB Shaun Hill - SF - Hill sustained a contusion to his lower back and right ribcage during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
QB Byron Leftwich - ATL - Leftwich was the inactive 3rd QB on Sunday after being listed as probable to play with a sore ankle.
QB Aaron Rodgers - GB - Rodgers missed the game on Sunday as expected due to his injured hamstring (listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report).
QB Matt Schaub - HOU - Schaub missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured left shoulder.
QB Vinny Testaverde - CAR - Testaverde was the 3rd (inactive) QB on Sunday - he's still battling a sore Achilles tendon, but was listed as probable to play on Friday's injury report.
Running Back
RB Mike Anderson - BAL - Anderson suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday, in relief of Willis McGahee. The severity of the injury isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB B.J. Askew - TB - Askew sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
RB Reggie Bush - NO - Bush sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
RB Ron Dayne - HOU - Dayne was active but did not play on Sunday after being listed as probable to go on Friday (he's been battling an ongoing ankle injury).
RB DeDe Dorsey - CIN - Dorsey suffered a sprained right ankle during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Kyle Eckel - NE - Eckel injured his rib on a second-quarter kickoff and didn't return to action on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Justin Fargas - OAK - Fargas missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury/MCL).
RB Brandon Jacobs - NYG - Jacobs suffered a left leg injury during the game on Sunday, and spent some time on the sidelines before returning to the action. The injury is not considered serious at this time, but he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Larry Johnson - KC - Johnson missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday, foot injury).
RB Rudi Johnson - CIN - Johnson missed the game on Sunday as expected due to his injured hamstring (listed as out on Friday's injury report).
RB Kevin Jones - DET - Jones suffered a right knee injury during the game on Sunday and did not return to action "It doesn't look good," Lions coach Rod Marinelli said afterwards. "It's pretty serious."
RB Willis McGahee - BAL - McGahee left the game on Sunday with a rib injury, and later left the sidelines for X-rays. He didn't return to the game, and suffered at least 2 broken ribs. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Willie Parker - PIT - Parker fractured his right fibula in the game against the Rams - he's done for the season.
RB Michael Robinson - SF - Robinson sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured shoulder (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
RB Mike Sellers - WAS - Sellers suffered a concussion during the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Aaron Stecker - NO - Stecker missed time in the second and third quarters on Sunday with a sprained ligament in his left foot, but did return to action. "I wanted to come back and play for my teammates," said Stecker after the game, "I've been through a lot this year, and I wasn't going to let an injury keep me out."
Wide Receiver
WR Marty Booker - MIA - Booker injured his tailbone but stayed in the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Keary Colbert - CAR - Colbert is on IR now due to a knee injury.
WR Laveranues Coles - NYJ - Coles is done for the season after being placed on IR (ankle injury).
WR Marques Colston - NO - Colston suffered a chest injury during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. It was reported that he was coughing up blood in the locker room. He'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature and severity of his injury.
WR Tim Dwight - OAK - Dwight missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
WR Joey Galloway - TB - Galloway aggravated a shoulder injury on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. After the game, the team indicated that the re-injury was more of a tweak, and that Galloway was held out for precautionary reasons.
WR Terry Glenn - DAL - Glenn missed another game on Sunday as expected (knee surgery rehab, listed as out on Friday).
WR Anthony Gonzalez - IND - Gonzalez suffered a bruised foot during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. "It was just a matter of being cautious, I think," Gonzalez said after the game. "The X-rays were fine, the game was pretty well in hand, so we just shut it down."
WR D.J. Hackett - SEA - Hackett was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured ankle (high ankle sprain).
WR Marvin Harrison - IND - Harrison missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday, knee injury).
WR Joe Horn - ATL - Horn missed the game on Sunday as expected (foot injury, listed as doubtful on Friday).
WR Darrell Jackson - SF - Jackson injured his right hamstring during the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Greg Jennings - GB - Jennings suffered an ankle injury during the game vs. Chicago - the severity of the injury wasn't immediately known.
WR Eddie Kennison - KC - Kennison missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday, rib injuries).
WR Keenan McCardell - WAS - McCardell was inactive on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday (calf injury).
WR Sinorice Moss - NYG - Moss sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (back injury).
WR Terrell Owens - DAL - Owens suffered a high ankle sprain during the game vs. Carolina - he will almost certainly miss the season finale and his status for the playoffs is unknown as of Monday. "It could've been worse," Owens said after the game "I'm just going to follow the doctors' orders and take it day-to-day. I'm not going to rush anything. The bye week helps."
WR Sidney Rice - MIN - Rice was unable to play on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he was listed as questionable on Friday).
WR Maurice Stovall - TB - Stovall suffered a right arm injury on Sunday, and was taken from the field with an air cast on his limb. He'll be evaluated further to determine the severity of his injury, but initial indications are not good. It looks like he broke his arm and will be out for the rest of the season/post-season.
WR Craphonso Thorpe - IND - Thorpe's illness landed him on the inactive list despite being probable to play on Friday.
WR David Tyree - NYG - Tyree sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (player decision).
WR Troy Walters - DET - Walters missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as doubtful on Friday, concussion).
WR Demetrius Williams - BAL - Williams missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle injury, listed as out on Friday).
Tight End
TE Kyle Brady - NE - Brady missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (foot injury).
TE Todd Heap - BAL - Heap missed another game on Sunday as expected (thigh injury, listed as doubtful on Friday).
TE Eric Johnson - NO - Johnson missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful on Friday (groin injury).
TE Matt Schobel - PHI - Schobel missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful on Friday (concussion/concussion after effects).
TE L.J. Smith - PHI - Smith missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
TE Quinn Sypniewski - BAL - Sypniewski suffered a hamstring injury during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Ben Utecht - IND - Utecht banged up a shoulder during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Ben Watson - NE - Watson missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (ankle injury).
TE Daniel Wilcox - BAL - Wilcox missed the game on Sunday as expected (thigh injury, listed as doubtful on Friday).
TE Todd Yoder - WAS - Yoder missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Kicker
Offensive Line
OL Cincinnati Bengals - CIN - C Eric Ghiaciuc left late in the game on Sunday with a left foot injury and did not return. C Domata Peko also left due to an ankle injury.
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - OT Jason Peters hurt his groin during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Arizona Cardinals - ARI - OG Deuce Lutui sprained his left knee and left in the second quarter on Sunday. He'll undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of the injury later this week.
OL Kansas City Chiefs - KC - OT Damion McIntosh injured his ankle during the team's Week 16 game - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Indianapolis Colts - IND - T Ryan Diem missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday, knee injury).
OL Dallas Cowboys - DAL - C Andrew Gurode missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee injury, listed as out on Friday).
OL Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - G Shawn Andrews missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
OL Detroit Lions - DET - G Edwin Mulitalo missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as doubtful on Friday due to a concussion/after effects of a concussion). OT Damien Woody suffered a shoulder injury during the game - he'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature and severity of the injury.
OL Carolina Panthers - CAR - C Justin Hartwig sprained his right knee on Saturday, and was eventually carted off the field. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but initial indications are not good.
OL New England Patriots - NE - G Steve Neal (shoulder injury) and G Billy Yates (foot injury) both missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
OL Baltimore Ravens - BAL - T Adam Terry was active but did not play in the game on Sunday after being listed as probable on Friday (ankle injury). OT Jonathan Ogden injured his hamstring during the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Washington Redskins - WAS - C Mike Pucillo missed the game on Sunday due to his injured back (listed as out on Friday's injury report).
OL Houston Texans - HOU - G Kasey Studdard missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured neck.
OL Houston Texans - HOU - RT Eric Winston left the game on Sunday because he was kicked in the back, but coach Gary Kubiak said afterwards that he expects Winston to play Sunday against Jacksonville.
OL Tennessee Titans - TEN - C Kevin Mawae was inactive on Sunday due to his injured calf (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
Defensive Line
DL Mark Anderson - CHI - Anderson couldn't get in the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report).
DL Tim Anderson - ATL - Anderson missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee injury, listed as doubtful on Friday).
DL Robert Bernard - SEA - Bernard was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured groin.
DL Raheem Brock - IND - Brock missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday, rib injury).
DL Copeland Bryan - BUF - Bryan missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
DL Aubrayo Franklin - SF - Franklin strained his left calf during the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Kelly Gregg - BAL - Gregg was seen icing his left foot after the game - he strained his arch, according to reports. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Reggie Hayward - JAX - Hayward missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (groin injury).
DL Charles Johnson - CAR - Johnson left the game on Saturday with a left leg injury and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Ethan Kelley - CLE - Kelley left in the first quarter with a knee injury and didn't return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Ross Kolodziej - ARI - Kolodziej missed the game on Sunday as expected (quadriceps injury, listed as out on Friday).
DL Robert Mathis - IND - Mathis' injured knee sidelined him on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
DL Julius Peppers - CAR - Peppers missed the game on Sunday as expected (he was listed as doubtful on Friday due to his injured knee).
DL Ryan Pickett - GB - Pickett missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured groin.
DL LaJuan Ramsey - PHI - Ramsey missed the game on Sunday due to his injured groin (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
DL Jay Ratliff - DAL - Ratliff suffered a knee injury during the game on Saturday night, but did return to action.
DL Robaire Smith - CLE - Smith injured his neck during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Paul Spicer - JAX - Spicer suffered a bruised his left ankle during the game on Sunday, but the injury is not considered serious at this time. "It's kind of swollen, [but] a little ice, a little [muscle] stim[ulation] - get with the trainers all week - and I'll be all right." Spicer said after the game.
DL Jason Taylor - MIA - Taylor played through a torn plantar fascia in his left foot on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Darwin Walker - CHI - Walker missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured elbow.
DL Anthony Weaver - HOU - Weaver injured his right shoulder in the first half of the team's Week 16 game. He later returned to the game in the second half.
DL Greg White - TB - White sustained a quad contusion. He tested it after sitting out a series but had limited mobility, so he did not return to action. After the game, he said he'd likely play against Carolina.
DL Manuel Wright - NYG - Wright missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (ankle injury).
Linebacker
LB Lance Briggs - CHI - Briggs missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured hip.
LB Patrick Chukwurah - TB - Chukwurah missed the game on Sunday due to his tender hamstring (listed as doubtful to play on Friday).
LB Vinny Ciurciu - MIN - Ciurciu left the game in the first half on Sunday with a sprained ankle and did not return. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
LB Danny Clark - HOU - Clark missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured groin.
LB Channing Crowder - MIA - Crowder is now on IR due to his injured knee.
LB Omar Gaither - PHI - Gaither suffered a bruised quadricep on Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
LB Gilbert Gardner - TEN - Gardner missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful on Friday (calf injury).
LB Korey Hall - GB - Hall missed the game on Sunday as expected due to his injured hamstring (listed as out on Friday's injury report).
LB Landon Johnson - CIN - Johnson strained his lower back on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
LB Paris Lenon - DET - Lenon suffered a right hand injury during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature and severity of the injury.
LB Ryan Nece - TB - Nece sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured groin (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
LB Mike Peterson - JAX - Peterson missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hand (listed as out on Friday).
LB Dontarrious Thomas - MIN - Thomas missed the game on Sunday due to his injured groin (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
LB Tracy White - GB - White missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured toe.
Defensive Back
DB Gerald Alexander - DET - Alexander suffered a right shoulder injury during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature and severity of the injury.
DB Antoine Bethea - IND - Bethea's knee injury sidelined him on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
DB Tyron Brackenridge - KC - Brackenridge missed the game on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday, knee injury).
DB Jarrett Bush - GB - Bush missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured calf.
DB Brian Dawkins - PHI - Dawkins injured his right foot during the game on Sunday, and a MRI is scheduled to further evaluated his injury. He didn't return to action.
DB Kevin Dockery - NYG - Dockery sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (hip injury).
DB Reed Doughty - WAS - Doughty suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Andre' Goodman - MIA - Goodman left the game in the first quarter with a sprained knee. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Nick Harper - TEN - Harper suffered a groin injury during pregame warmups on Sunday, forcing the team to deactivate him on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Antoine Harris - ATL - Harris missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee injury, listed as doubtful on Friday).
DB Reynaldo Hill - TEN - Hill suffered a concussion during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, and will have to pass the baseline test before returning to action.
DB Chris Houston - ATL - Houston missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee, after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
DB Marcus Hudson - SF - Hudson sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
DB Michael Huff - OAK - Huff sustained a concussion during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, and will have to pass the baseline test before resuming practice/playing in games.
DB Dexter Jackson - CIN - Jacskon was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured calf.
DB Tim Jennings - IND - Jennings suffered an undisclosed injury during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Mike McKenzie - NO - McKenzie sprained his right knee during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. The severity of his injury isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Lawyer Milloy - ATL - Milloy suffered a right hip injury in the second quarter ON Sunday. He was taken into the locker room for X-rays, but returned to start the second half. The injury is not considered serious at this time.
DB Terence Newman - DAL - Newman aggravated his sore foot on Saturday, and limped around a while before returning to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Pierson Prioleau - WAS - Prioleau sat out of the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
DB Samari Rolle - BAL - Rolle's season is over after landing on IR (shoulder injury).
DB Aaron Rouse - GB - Rouse was active but did not play on Sunday after being listed as probable to go on Friday (shoulder injury).
DB Shawntae Spencer - SF - Spencer sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured quadricep (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
DB Nathan Vasher - CHI - Vasher missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured groin, which has flared up again after he played in the game last week.
DB Pat Watkins - DAL - Watkins missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle injury, listed as out on Friday).
DB Madieu Williams - CIN - Williams missed the game on Sunday as expected due to his injured quadricep (listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report).
DB Josh Wilson - SEA - Wilson was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured quadricep.
DB Antoine Winfield - MIN - Winfield missed the game on Sunday due to his sore shoulder (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
DB Coy Wire - BUF - Wire missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (neck injury).
