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Week 10 Early Injury Report
by Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
QB Brian Griese - TB - Griese missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (right elbow injury).
QB Matt Hasselbeck - SEA - Hasselbeck missed the game on Sunday as expected, after being listed as out on Friday (back injury). Hasselbeck will take tests to measure the strength in his leg today, which has been the usual drill since the problems in his back and the related lack of strength in his knee cropped up earlier this year.
QB Dan Orlovsky - DET - sprained his thumb in the Lions' Week 9 loss. FOXSports reports that Orlovsky has a sprained ligament and will "miss the next few weeks, and perhaps even longer."
QB Dan Orlovsky - DET - Orlovsky sprained his thumb in the Lions' Week 9 loss. FOXSports reports that Orlovsky has a sprained ligament and will "miss the next few weeks, and perhaps even longer."
QB Kyle Orton - CHI - Orton suffered a high right ankle sprain during the game vs. Detroit - it is feared he'll miss at least a month. Further evaluations are ongoing, but initial indications are not good.
QB Carson Palmer - CIN - Palmer was inactive on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday due to his injured right elbow).
QB Tony Romo - DAL - Romo was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured pinkie finger (listed as out on Friday).
QB Matt Schaub - HOU - Schaub was forced out of the game on Sunday due to a left knee injury. The MRI revealed a torn MCL and he will miss at least 4 weeks with the possibility that the team will place him on season ending Injured Reserve.
Running Back
RB B.J. Askew - TB - Askew missed another game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
RB Casey Cramer - MIA - Cramer was inactive on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday due to his injured ankle).
RB Clifton Dawson - IND - Dawson was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (concussion).
RB Warrick Dunn - TB - Dunn missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (back injury).
RB Jerome Felton - DET - Felton was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured ankle (listed as out on Friday).
RB Earnest Graham - TB - Graham injured a knee during the Bucs' win over the Chiefs Sunday in Kansas City and is being evaluated as of Monday, Gruden said in comments Monday morning. He indicated the team is "worried" about Graham's injury, but didn't elaborate further.
RB Ahman Green - HOU - Green was unable to get on the field due to last week's thigh injury (listed as questionable on Friday).
RB Andre Hall - DEN - Hall was forced onto IR on Monday due to a hand injury suffered vs. Miami on Sunday.
RB Steven Jackson - STL - Jackson tried to play through his thigh injury, but couldn't stay on the field consistently and only managed 7/17/0 rushing during the abbreviated appearance. "I hate to take an injury as an excuse," Jackson said. "I didn't play like myself. I'm very down right now. I didn't help my team out, and it's really disappointing. And it's something that I'm definitely going to use as motivation for the rest of the season."
RB Felix Jones - DAL - Jones was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured hamstring (listed as out on Friday).
RB LaMont Jordan - NE - Jordan was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (calf injury).
RB Marshawn Lynch - BUF - Lynch missed time in the first half on Sunday because his stomach was upset. He did return to play later in the contest.
RB Darren McFadden - OAK - McFadden was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured toe (listed as doubtful on Friday).
RB Willis McGahee - BAL - McGahee suited up for the contest vs. Cleveland, but his troublesome ankle/knee injuries kept him on the sidelines during the contest. "We kind of put him in the emergency back mode this week," coach John Harbaugh said. "I thought Willis did a great job all week of getting that thing right. He was banged up. When we came back Wednesday and Thursday, he really couldn't practice at all...He could've gone [yesterday] if we needed him, and he wanted to go. But Ray Rice and Le'Ron McClain did a tremendous job."
RB Travis Minor - STL - Minor left the game on Sunday due to a concussion and didn't return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along to determine the severity of the injury, and will need to pass the NFL's baseline test before resuming action.
RB Sammy Morris - NE - Morris was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (knee injury).
RB Antonio Pittman - STL - Pittman suffered a hamstring injury on the Rams' first offensive play on Sunday, which limited his time on the field and effectiveness - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Michael Pittman - DEN - Pittman left the game in the first half after he aggravated a stinger in his neck, first suffered against New England on Oct. 20. He had 4 yards on seven carries against Miami. "I tried to stay in there as long as I could, but I kept getting stingers left and right," Pittman said. There is an MRI scheduled for Monday to further evaluate Pittman's injury. Unfortunately, the Broncos were forced to place Pittman on IR on Monday - he's done for the season.
RB Kolby Smith - KC - Smith is lost for the season after he injured a knee in the second quarter on Sunday. Jamaal Charles will have to carry the load for K.C. for the rest of the season.
RB Lawrence Vickers - CLE - Vickers was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured ankle (listed as doubtful on Friday).
RB Leonard Weaver - SEA - Weaver was active on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday, but did not play in the game (foot injury).
RB Selvin Young - DEN - Young missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (groin injury).
Wide Receiver
WR Jason Avant - PHI - Avant was inactive on Sunday after being listed as quesionable to play on Friday (trapezius injury).
WR Drew Bennett - STL - Bennett missed another game on Sunday as expected (foot injury, out on Friday).
WR Deion Branch - SEA - Branch missed the game on Sunday as expected, after being listed as out on Friday (heel injury).
WR Andre Caldwell - CIN - Caldwell was inactive on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday due to his injured foot).
WR Kevin Curtis - PHI - Curtis suffered a left wrist sprain early in the game on Sunday but came back to action, finishing the day with six catches for 83 yards.
WR Andre Davis - HOU - Davis missed the game on Sunday due to his injured finger, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
WR Early Doucet - ARI - Doucet was unable to play on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report (groin injury).
WR Dante Hall - STL - Hall left the game on Sunday due to an ankle injury - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Roy Hall - IND - Hall missed another game as expected (knee, out on Friday).
WR James Jones - GB - Jones was inactive on Sunday even though he practiced all last week. Jones had missed the two previous games with a knee injury.
WR Brandon Lloyd - CHI - Lloyd was inactive on Sunday due to his injured knee (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
WR Josh Reed - BUF - Reed was sidelined on Sunday as expected (ankle injury, listed as out on Friday).
WR Jerome Simpson - CIN - Simpson was inactive on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday due to his injured ankle).
WR Matt Slater - NE - Slater was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (ankle injury).
WR Steve Smith - NYG - Smith had the wind knocked out during the game vs. Dallas, but returned to action: "I had the wind knocked out of me," Smith said after the game. "I'm feeling much better now."
WR Maurice Stovall - TB - Stovall missed another game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
WR Mike Walker - JAX - Walker missed another game due to his ongoing knee woes (he was listed as out on Friday).
Tight End
TE Kevin Boss - NYG - Boss injured his ankle in the third quarter on Sunday, but after the game said he expects to play Sunday in Philadelphia. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Casey Fitzsimmons - DET - Fitzsimmons was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured ribs (listed as doubtful on Friday).
TE Bubba Franks - NYJ - Franks missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (hip injury).
TE Will Heller - SEA - Heller missed the game on Sunday as expected, after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
TE Garrett Mills - MIN - Mills was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (ankle injury).
TE Ben Patrick - ARI - Patrick was unable to play on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report (knee injury).
TE Leonard Pope - ARI - Pope missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle as expected (out on Friday).
TE Tom Santi - IND - Santi was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (shoulder injury).
TE Tony Scheffler - DEN - Scheffler missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (groin injury).
TE Alex Smith - TB - Smith injured his left knee during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday. He did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further to determine the severity and nature of the injury.
TE L.J. Smith - PHI - Smith was sidelined on Sunday as expected (concussion, listed as out on Friday).
TE Daniel Wilcox - BAL - Wilcox was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured thigh (listed as out on Friday).
TE Jason Witten - DAL - Witten played on Sunday, but was limited and didn't have a catch. "Look, I'm not trying to make it into super-tough guy," Witten said after the game. "It was tough not practicing. It was hurting all during the week. It still hurts. It's a different injury. I felt like I could help this team, and give Brad [Johnson] a lot of options underneath. That was the plan. I told Wade [Phillips] I felt good."
Kicker
PK Mike Nugent - NYJ - Nugent continues to struggle with his right thigh injury (he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday).
Offensive Line
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - G Brad Butler was sidelined on Sunday as expected (knee injury, listed as out on Friday). G Jason Whittle left the game late in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Cleveland Browns - CLE - G Ryan Tucker went on IR after being listed as out on Friday (knee surgery).
OL Cleveland Browns - CLE - LG Eric Steinbach was replaced by Seth Mckinney in the third quarter on Sunday. Steinbach suffered a rib injury, and his status for the Denver game is in doubt as of Monday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but initial indications are not good.
OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers - TB - G Aaron Sears missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (head and back injuries).
OL Arizona Cardinals - ARI - OT Mike Gandy suffered an ankle injury late in the game on Sunday, and didn't return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Dallas Cowboys - DAL - G Kyle Kosier was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured foot (listed as out on Friday).
OL Dallas Cowboys - DAL - RG Leonard Davis rolled his ankle in the second half but returned to the lineup later in the game. "I can push off on it, which is good," Davis said after the contest. LT Flozell Adams had a finger on his right hand in a splint after the game - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but the injury doesn't appear to be major as of Monday.
OL Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - LG Todd Herremans caught a TD on Sunday despite dislocating a finger early in the game. "I didn't think they'd call it, especially since I'd dislocated my finger," Herremans said. "What was going through my mind? 'Don't drop it.' Actually, [dropping the ball] never crossed my mind." Eagles coach Andy Reid commented: "he's a good athlete, with good hands." RG Max Jean-Gilles missed several series when his case of the flu worsened, but he did stay in the contest. G Shawn Andrews was sidelined on Sunday as expected (back injury, listed as out on Friday).
OL Atlanta Falcons - ATL - T Sam Baker missed another game due to his troublesome hip and back injuries (listed as out on Friday) - he is recovering from lower back surgery and will miss several games due to his ongoing rehabilitation.
OL Green Bay Packers - GB - T Chad Clifton was active, but did not play, presumably due to his sore knees (he was listed as probable to play on Friday). After the game, coach Mike McCarthy said his sidelining was due to "a reaction to some medicine."
OL St. Louis Rams - STL - OG Jacob Bell left with an abdominal injury on Sunday - the severity of the condition isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Tennessee Titans - TEN - LG Eugene Amano was injured late in the second quarter on Sunday. Amano walked off under his own power, and trainers were spotted checking his right knee on the sidelines. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Defensive Tackle
DT Red Bryant - SEA - Bryant left in the second quarter on Sunday due to a left knee injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Haloti Ngata - BAL - Ngata suffered a stinger and left the field in the fourth quarter on Sunday. He did return to the game and appeared to be fine afterward - the injury appears to be minor as of Monday.
DT Ellis Wyms - MIN - Wyms was shaken up in the fourth quarter due to an undisclosed injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Defensive End
DE Jared Allen - MIN - Allen had his right shoulder wrapped after the game, and left for a brief time after being "shaken up" during the contest. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Derrick Burgess - OAK - Burgess was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured triceps (listed as doubtful on Friday).
DE Ray Edwards - MIN - Edwards appeared to aggravate a knee injury during the game on Sunday. He was sidelined for a time, but did return to action.
DE William Hayes - TEN - Hayes was sidelined due to illness on Sunday, after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
DE Patrick Kerney - SEA - Kerney missed the game on Sunday as expected, after being listed as out on Friday (shoulder injury). Kerney flew to Alabama on Sunday, and he will be examined by Dr. James Andrews Monday in Alabama. Kerney re-injured the shoulder he underwent surgery on in the offseason, and he may need further surgical intervention.
DE Aaron Schobel - BUF - Schobel was sidelined on Sunday as expected (foot injury, listed as out on Friday).
DE Kyle Vanden Bosch - TEN - Vanden Bosch participated in warm-ups with no physical problems, but lateral movement and making cuts once the contest started became an issue, so he took himself out of the game. "I feel that in another week, it'll be 100 percent, but that's the way I felt coming into today," said Vanden Bosch, who suffered the initial injury on Oct. 5 - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Unfortunately, this injury has become a recurring concern for Vanden Bosch.
Inside Linebacker
ILB Eric Alexander - NE - Alexander was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
ILB Desmond Bishop - GB - Bishop was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
ILB Weston Dacus - KC - Dacus missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (groin injury).
ILB Jordon Dizon - DET - Dizon was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured hamstring (listed as out on Friday).
ILB David Harris - NYJ - Harris missed the game on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (groin injury).
ILB Danny Lansanah - GB - Lansanah was inactive on Sunday after being listed as probable to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
ILB Lofa Tatupu - SEA - Tatupu was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (groin injury).
Outside Linebacker
OLB Colin Allred - TEN - Allred was out on Sunday as expected (groin injury).
OLB Jon Alston - OAK - Alston was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured foot (listed as doubtful on Friday).
OLB Ricky Brown - OAK - Brown was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured groin (listed as doubtful on Friday).
OLB Keith Bulluck - TEN - Bulluck suffered a rib injury during the game on Sunday, and missed part of the contest before returning: "Just a little sore, some cartilage damage," he commented after the game. "I came back, so I am all right...I've never cracked cartilage."
OLB Shawn Crable - NE - Crable was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (shin injury).
OLB Chris Draft - STL - Draft suffered a right foot injury during the game on Sunday - the team fears it may be fractured. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but initial indications are not good for Draft.
OLB David Hawthorne - SEA - Hawthorne suffered a calf injury during the first half on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer - CHI - Hillenmeyer was inactive on Sunday due to his injured thumb (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
OLB Derrick Johnson - KC - Johnson went out of the game on Sunday due to a hamstring injury, and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Bryan Kehl - NYG - Kehl was limited in the game vs. Dallas due to a sore toe - he's been limited in practice due to this same injury of late. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Freddie Keiaho - IND - Keiaho was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (knee injury).
OLB Travis Laboy - ARI - LaBoy was unable to play on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report (groin injury).
OLB Robert Thomas - OAK - Thomas tweaked a hamstring in the game on Sunday and went to the locker room early in the second quarter - he did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Demarcus Ware - DAL - Ware left Sunday's game against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Gerris Wilkinson - NYG - Wilkinson was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured knee (listed as out on Friday).
OLB D.J. Williams - DEN - Williams suffered what is feared to be a torn MCL in his left knee on Sunday, and will not play again this season if the initial diagnosis is confirmed by further evaluations, including an MRI (although the team hasn't announced the exact nature and extent of his injury officially yet).
Cornerback
CB Champ Bailey - DEN - Bailey was inactive on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday due to his injured groin).
CB Tyvon Branch - OAK - Branch was forced out of the game on Sunday due to a shoulder injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Kevin Dockery - NYG - Dockery was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured back (listed as out on Friday).
CB Brandon Flowers - KC - Flowers went out of the game on Sunday due to a hamstring injury, and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Kelvin Hayden - IND - Hayden was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
CB Tye Hill - STL - Hill missed another game on Sunday due to his nagging knee injury (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
CB Dante Hughes - IND - Hughes was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (ankle injury).
CB Marlin Jackson - IND - Jackson is now on IR due to a knee injury suffered in practice last week.
CB Chris McAlister - BAL - McAlister was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured knee (listed as doubtful on Friday).
CB Terence Newman - DAL - Newman was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured abdomen (listed as out on Friday).
CB Samari Rolle - BAL - Rolle was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured neck (listed as doubtful on Friday).
CB Lewis Sanders - NE - Sanders was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (hamstring injury).
CB Lito Sheppard - PHI - Sheppard left the game in the first half with a groin injury and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Patrick Surtain - KC - Surtain missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (quadricep injury).
CB Charles Tillman - CHI - Tillman suffered an undisclosed injury or re-injury during the game (he's been playing through shoulder problems most of the season), but returned to action after a rest on the sidelines.
CB Terrence Wheatley - NE - Wheatley injured his left hand early in the second quarter on Sunday and didn't return to action. The hand was limp in the hands of trainers as they ran Wheatley off the field - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but be aware the injury looked nasty at first blush.
CB Antoine Winfield - MIN - Winfield missed a play on Sunday after appearing to injure his right arm but quickly returned to action. The injury is not considered serious at this time.
CB Ashton Youboty - BUF - Youboty missed another game on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday (foot injury).
Safety
S Mike Brown - CHI - Brown was forced to leave the game on Sunday due to a calf injury and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. "Everything is good, man," Brown said after the game. "You'll see me back out there shortly."
S James Butler - NYG - Butler left the game in the third quarter with what the Giants said was a sprained knee - the injury was believed to be his right knee. "I don't know what I did," Butler said. "I'll find out (today). I'll be all right. I think I'll be fine. That's how concerned I am."
S Dexter Jackson - CIN - Jackson is out for the season after going on IR due to his hamstring injury.
S Todd Johnson - STL - Johnson was out on Sunday as expected (kidney injury).
S Dawan Landry - BAL - Landry was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured neck(listed as out on Friday).
S Danieal Manning - CHI - Manning was inactive on Sunday due to his injured hamstring (he was listed as questionable to play on Friday).
S Marlon McCree - DEN - McCree suffered an ankle injury during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. "I got cut-blocked, and the son of a gun tried to roll up on me," McCree said. He will have an MRI Monday, and while it's unlikely he'll play Thursday (Week 10) at Cleveland, McCree believes he can be ready for the game Nov. 16 (Week 11) at Atlanta.
S Jermaine Phillips - TB - Phillips missed the game on Sunday as expected, after being listed as out on Friday (forearm injury).
S Dwight Smith - DET - Smith was unable to play on Sunday as expected, due to his injured foot (listed as out on Friday).
S Eric Smith - NYJ - Smith missed the game due to his head injury (he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday).
S Donte Whitner - BUF - Whitner had his right arm in a sling after the game on Sunday, but coach Dick Jauron did not indicate what his injury was, or the severity of the condition. Whitner will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Gibril Wilson - OAK - Wilson left the game on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury suffered in the second half - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
