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Week 11 Early Injury Report
by Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
QB Byron Leftwich - TB - Leftwich was inactive on Sunday after not practicing all week long due to his right elbow injury.
QB Kyle Orton - DEN - Orton injured his ankle at the close of the first half, limped off the field and didn't return to action after the half. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. His status for the divisional game vs. the Chargers this week is up in the air as of Monday. Orton tried to throw off the ankle during halftime warm-ups, but the discomfort was too great and Chris Simms took over at QB.
QB Jim Sorgi - IND - Sorgi didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday due to his injured shoulder, and was subsequently inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
Running Back
RB Joseph Addai - IND - Addai injured a finger during the game on Sunday and was headed for a visit to the doctor after the game to assess a finger injury that forced him to miss a portion of the first half before returning to the game. 'Got to get it looked at,' he said briefly. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Cedric Benson - CIN - Benson was knocked out of the game on Sunday due to a strained hip flexor - he believes he'll be able to play this week, though. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Ronnie Brown - MIA - Brown (ankle injury) will likely miss the team's Week 11 game after suffering a sprained ankle in the game on Sunday, according to reports out of Miami. Brown said X-rays on his injured ankle were negative. Brown said he would undergo more tests Monday, Nov. 16. Brown was seen on crutches after the game on Sunday. FOX Sports is reporting the team is more worried about a foot injury that Brown also suffered so stay tuned.
RB Carey Davis - PIT - Davis didn't practice last week, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (hamstring injury).
RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis - NE - Green-Ellis vomited on the sideline Sunday and exited the game for a period of time due to the illness.
RB Brad Hoover - CAR - Hoover was inactive on Sunday as expected after missing practices all week long and being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (ankle injury).
RB Julius Jones - SEA - Jones suffered what was initially reported to be a broken rib in the first quarter, and spent the night in a Phoenix hospital. According to ESPN, Jones had blood in his lung. His backup, Justin Forsett, gained 17/123/1 rushing and had 5/26/0 receiving during the game.
Coach Jim Mora clarified the injury during his radio show on KIRO-FM Monday morning.
The bruised chest caused bleeding into Jones' lungs, and he remained in Arizona last night at the hospital after the team left. "It wasn't a rib. It's a bruise causing bleeding in his lungs," Mora said, according to a summary on the team's official Web site. "It doesn't appear to be anything real serious. It's serious obviously or he wouldn't be in a hospital, but it's something he'll recover from quickly.
"We're certainly thinking of him and wishing him the best. It's tough when you have to leave a guy behind in the hospital. That weighs on everyone's minds."
RB John Kuhn - GB - Kuhn (hand) broke his hand on Sunday. It is unknown if he will be able to practice this week. Kuhn will wear a splint, but does not need surgery.
RB Matt Lawrence - BAL - Lawrence is listed as questionable to play on Monday Night Football as of the Saturday injury report.
RB Jamal Lewis - CLE - Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Nov. 14. He is listed as questionable for the Monday Night Football game.
RB Sammy Morris - NE - Morris was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (knee injury) - he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday.
RB Jerious Norwood - ATL - Norwood didn't practice at all last week due to his injured hip, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
RB Clinton Portis - WAS - Portis is struggling with the after-effects of a concussion and was out on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
RB Javon Ringer - TEN - Ringer couldn't practice on Wednesday but participated fully Thursday and Friday. He was inactive on Sunday, though, due to his sore back - he was listed as questionable to play on Friday.
RB Fred Taylor - NE - Taylor didn't practice last week and was out on Sunday as expected due to his injured ankle (he was listed as out on Friday).
RB Michael Turner - ATL - Turner suffered an ankle injury during the game on Sunday, and will have further tests/evaluations on Monday - 'I'm assuming that it's a (MRI).' As of Sunday, Turner was unsure how much time he may miss. Turner added, 'They wouldn't say (anything) right now. I'm just going to keep an open mind. It's an ankle sprain. We'll take it from there and just do what we can do.' Some reports say that the injury is the dreaded high ankle sprain, which would cost Turner a significant amount of time away from the field. Stay tuned...
RB Lawrence Vickers - CLE - Vickers was limited by his injury on Saturday (hamstring injury) and is questionable to play on Monday night.
RB Brian Westbrook - PHI - Westbrook suffered another concussion in the game on Sunday - the severity of this new injury is being evaluated. Unfortunately, once a player suffers a bad concussion (as Westbrook's former injury was characterized to be) they become more susceptible to future concussions. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Coach Andy Reid indicated after the game that he didn't know how Westbrook got hurt, but added, 'That was a heck of a hit he took.'
Wide Receiver
WR Sam Aiken - NE - Aiken suffered a hip injury during the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further this week.
WR Antonio Bryant - TB - Bryant did not travel with the team for their Week 10 game due to his ongoing knee injury woes. He was listed as doubtful on Friday after not practicing all week long.
WR Keenan Burton - STL - Burton has been lost for the season due to a knee injury: 'It's a patella injury,' coach Spagnuolo said after the game. 'It's a pretty (bad) injury.'
WR Kevin Curtis - PHI - Curtis remains out of practices and games - he was listed as out on Friday due to his ongoing knee woes.
WR Jarett Dillard - JAX - Dillard suffered a broken ankle during the team's Week 10 game. He will be out for the rest of the season.
WR Brian Finneran - ATL - Finneran didn't practice at all last week due to his injured knee, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
WR Justin Gage - TEN - Gage didn't practice last week due to his injured back, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
WR Anthony Gonzalez - IND - Gonzalez missed another game on Sunday due to his injured knee - he didn't practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
WR DeSean Jackson - PHI - Jackson reportedly suffered an ankle injury in the game on Sunday, but head coach Andy Reid did not make mention of the injury following the game. Jackson did play the entire game. Jackson owners will want to watch for his practice participation later in the week.
WR Greg Jennings - GB - Jennings (knee contusion) is reportedly likely to miss practice time this week due to his sore knee.
WR Nick Miller - OAK - Miller didn't practice last week, and was out on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday (shin injury).
WR Lance Moore - NO - Moore was inactive on Sunday due to his injured ankle - he didn't practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
WR Roscoe Parrish - BUF - Parrish was inactive on Sunday after being limited in practice on Friday due to a sore knee - he had been listed as questionable to play on Friday.
WR Steve Smith - CAR - Smith took a hard shot to the ribs during the game on Sunday, and was unsure how serious the injury was after the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along - Smith went to the locker room early before halftime, but returned and played the second half.
WR Chansi Stuckey - CLE - Stuckey (calf) was limited during practice Saturday, Nov. 14. He is listed as questionable for Week 10.
WR Brandon Tate - NE - Tate was placed on IR Saturday due to his injured knee - his season is over.
WR Javon Walker - OAK - Walker, who has requested his release from the Raiders, was listed as out on Friday's injury report - he didn't practice on Friday and was limited on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.
WR Derrick Williams - DET - Williams suffered a hip injury of undetermined severity on Sunday and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Tight End
TE Chris Cooley - WAS - Cooley was out on Sunday as expected (broken ankle) - he was out of practices all week long.
TE Anthony Fasano - MIA - Fasano was inactive on Sunday due to his sore hip - he was listed as questionable on Friday after being limited in practices all week long.
TE Jermichael Finley - GB - Finley missed another game on Sunday due to his ailing knee - he wasn't able to practice last week and was listed as out on Friday. He will reportedly practice on Wednesday, though, and coach McCarthy expects him to play on Sunday.
TE Michael Gaines - CLE - Gaines was limited by his injury on Saturday (hamstring injury) and is questionable to play on Monday night.
TE Steve Heiden - CLE - Heiden was limited by his injury on Saturday (knee) and is questionable to play on Monday night.
TE Ernest Wilford - JAX - Wilford missed practices last week due to a sore ankle, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
Kicker
PK Garrett Hartley - NO - Hartley was able to practice fully last week, and was listed as probable to play on Friday (left ankle injury), but was inactive on Sunday.
PK Adam Vinatieri - IND - Vinatieri missed another game on Sunday due to his injured knee - he didn't practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
Offensive Line
OL Cincinnati Bengals - CIN - OG Evan Mathis was unable to practice on Thursday or Friday due to an ankle injury, and he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - OT Demetrius Bell suffered a knee injury on Sunday and didn't return to the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Denver Broncos - DEN - OT Ryan Harris didn't practice last week at all (toe injury), and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
OL San Diego Chargers - SD - C Nick Hardwick was limited in practices on Wednesday and did not practice Thursday or Friday - he was inactive on Sunday as expected due to his injured ankle (listed as out on Friday - he had a setback with his rehab during the week). OT Jeromey Clary limped off the field during the game on Sunday. Clary was favoring his right foot and was replaced by OT Brandyn Dombrowski.
OL Dallas Cowboys - DAL - OT Marc Colombo suffered a broken fibula in the first quarter on Sunday - he'll be out for many weeks as a result (he is out for the season).
OL Miami Dolphins - MIA - OG Justin Smiley was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful on Friday (shoulder injury) - he was unable to practice last week.
OL Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - OT Jason Peters was inactive on Sunday - he didn't practice at all last week, but was listed as questionable to play on Friday.
OL Atlanta Falcons - ATL - OT Sam Baker was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (ankle injury) - he didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday last week and was only able to partially participate on Friday.
OL Detroit Lions - DET - RG Stephen Peterman suffered a severe right ankle injury on Sunday - 'I don't think there's anything that's definite right now, but there are going to be a lot of guys getting tests. There are a lot of guys who might end up being significant,' coach Jim Schwartz said after the game. RT Gosder Cherlius suffered left knee and ankle injuries but returned to the action on Sunday.
OL Green Bay Packers - GB - OG Daryn Colledge said he got kicked in the ankle during the game on Sunday and that it went numb for a while. Colledge was able to return after one series and says it's not an issue going forward. OT Mark Tauscher was inactive on Sunday due to his injured knee - he wasn't able to practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
OL Carolina Panthers - CAR - LT Jordan Gross, the team's starting LT, broke his right ankle on Sunday and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Gross (ankle) underwent surgery on his broken right ankle late Sunday, Nov. 15. The surgery went well. Gross is expected to be placed on Injured Reserve Monday, Nov. 16.
OL New England Patriots - NE - OT Matt Light was only able to partially practice on Friday last week, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday. G Stephen Neal had a head injury during the game on Sunday of unspecified severity - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Oakland Raiders - OAK - OT Cornell Green was shaken up with an undisclosed injury Week 10, but he was able to return to the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but at first blush this doesn't look like a serious issue.
OL St. Louis Rams - STL - OG Richie Incognito was unable to practice last week due to his foot injury, and was out on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
OL Washington Redskins - WAS - OT Mike Williams was out on Sunday as expected after not practicing last week and being listed as out on Friday (ankle injury).
Defensive Tackle
DT Sedrick Ellis - NO - Ellis was inactive on Sunday due to his injured knee - he didn't practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
DT Tommy Kelly - OAK - Kelly injured his ribs during the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along. He didn't return to the game after suffering the injury.
DT Haloti Ngata - BAL - Ngata, who didn't practice on Wednesday and was limited in practices on Thursday and Friday, is listed as questionable on the official injury report for the Monday Night game.
DT Paul Soliai - MIA - Soliai was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful on Friday - he was limited in practice on Friday by his injured ankle.
DT Craig Terrill - SEA - Terrill suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday but returned to action in the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Kyle Williams - BUF - Williams, who didn't practice last week at all due to his injury, was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
Defensive End
DE Kenyon Coleman - CLE - Coleman was limited by his injury on Saturday (groin) and is questionable to play on Monday night.
DE Greg Ellis - OAK - Ellis was listed as questionable on Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday and only partially participating in practice on Friday (knee, shoulder injuries).
DE Jarvis Green - NE - Green didn't practice last week and was out on Sunday as expected due to his injured knee (he was listed as out on Friday).
DE Cullen Jenkins - GB - Jenkins had ankle swelling and pain as of Monday.
DE Jevon Kearse - TEN - Kearse was inactive on Sunday after being limited in practice on Thursday due to his sore knee - he was listed as questionable to play on Friday.
DE Travis Kirschke - PIT - Kirschke didn't practice last week, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (calf injury).
DE Chris Long - STL - Long suffered a knee injury during the game on Sunday, but returned to action aftwerwards - the injury doesn't appear serious as of Monday.
DE Ryan McBean - DEN - McBean was limited in practices last week due to his injured knee, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
DE Rob Ninkovich - NE - Ninkovich suffered an apparent right knee injury on Sunday and had to be helped off the field by trainers. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Julius Peppers - CAR - Peppers was limited in his time on the field on Sunday due to the hand injury he suffered last week, and was primarily on the field during passing downs, according to reports out of Charlotte.
DE Ty Warren - NE - Warren was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (ankle injury) - he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday.
DE Styles White - TB - White missed the game on Sunday after not practicing all week long due to his shoulder injury - he was listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
Inside Linebacker
ILB Eric Alexander - NE - Alexander was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (groin injury) - he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday.
ILB Desmond Bishop - GB - Bishop suffered a sprained ankle on Sunday and may miss practice time this week.
ILB Brandon Chillar - GB - Chillar was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (hand injury) - he was only able to practice in a limited role on Friday after missing the earlier practices last week.
ILB Tim Dobbins - SD - Dobbins, limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, was unable to practice on Friday and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play.
ILB Gerald Hayes - ARI - Hayes was unable to play on Sunday after missing practices all week with a bad back - he was listed as doubtful to go on Friday.
ILB Bradie James - DAL - James suffered an apparent shoulder or stinger injury during Week 10, but was able to return after missing only one snap.
ILB D.J. Williams - DEN - Williams suffered a neck sprain in the game on Sunday, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as of Monday morning.
Outside Linebacker
OLB Tully Banta-Cain - NE - Banta-Cain injured his ribs during the game on Sunday and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Ricky Brown - OAK - Brown was out of the game on Sunday as expected after not practicing last week due to his injured ankle. Oakland's head coach Tom Cable acknowledged the possibility of placing Brown on Injured Reserve on Saturday - he has just got the cast off his leg but is far from being back to playing.
OLB Keith Ellison - BUF - Ellison, who didn't practice last week at all due to his thigh injury, was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
OLB Vernon Gholston - NYJ - Gholston was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday (hamstring injury) - he was unable to practice last week due to the injury.
OLB David Herron - KC - Herron was inactive on Sunday as expected after not practicing last week (knee injury) and being listed as out on Friday.
OLB Akeem Jordan - PHI - Jordan was inactive on Sunday as expected after sitting out of practices all week and being listed as out on Friday.
OLB Aaron Kampman - GB - Kampman continues to struggle with the after-effects of a concussion - he wasn't able to practice last week and was listed as out on Friday. Kampman said after the game that he'll take a concussion test Monday to determine if he can practice Wednesday, and that he plans on passing the test. Time will tell - if Kampman is on your IDP roster check his practice status later in the week.
OLB Paris Lenon - STL - Lenon suffered a rib injury during the game, but returned to action aftwerwards - the injury doesn't appear serious as of Monday.
OLB Chike Okeafor - ARI - Okeafor was unable to play on Sunday after missing practices all week with a bad back - he was listed as doubtful to go on Friday.
OLB Brady Poppinga - GB - Poppinga was inactive on Sunday due to his injured quadricep - he wasn't able to practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
OLB Joey Porter - MIA - Porter, who didn't practice last Wednesday or Thursday (but did practice fully on Friday) was inactive on Sunday after being listed as probable for the game on Friday.
OLB Keith Rivers - CIN - Rivers was inactive on Sunday after missing practices all last week due to his injured calf - he was listed as doubtful on Friday.
OLB Ernie Sims - DET - Sims couldn't practice last week (hamstring injury) and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
OLB Jyles Tucker - SD - Tucker was inactive on Sunday after not practicing all week long and being listed as out on Friday (ankle).
OLB Mike Vrabel - KC - Vrabel suffered a knee injury Week 10 and is questionable for the team's Week 11 game. He had a brace on his left knee after the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Erik Walden - MIA - Walden was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as doubtful on Friday - he didn't practice at all last week.
Cornerback
CB Sheldon Brown - PHI - Brown suffered a hamstring injury of sufficient severity that he may not be able to play in week 11, according to reports out of Philadelphia on Monday. 'That's the first time I've ever had to leave a game,' Brown said after the game. 'If I get hurt in that [Chicago game and] miss [more time], I let all these guys down. That wouldn't be smart.'
CB Phillip Buchanon - DET - Buchanon was forced out of the game on Sunday due to a knee injury and didn't return to action. 'I don't think there's anything that's definite right now, but there are going to be a lot of guys getting tests. There are a lot of guys who might end up being significant,' coach Jim Schwartz said after the game.
CB Jabari Greer - NO - Greer was inactive on Sunday due to his injured groin - he didn't practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
CB Kelvin Hayden - IND - Hayden missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee - he didn't practice last week and was listed as out on Friday.
CB Mike Jenkins - DAL - Jenkins suffered a bruised left arm during the game on Sunday. He was able to return and said afterward that he expected to be OK for Week 11.
CB Keenan Lewis - PIT - Lewis injured his ribs on Sunday and didn't return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Terrence McGee - BUF - McGee, who didn't practice last week at all due to his knee injury, was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
CB Tracy Porter - NO - Porter is feared to be lost for the 2009 season with a torn ACL in his left knee, according to a league source. Porter will undergo an MRI exam Monday, Nov. 16, to confirm the diagnosis, but it looks like he's done for the year. Porter was reportedly using crutches to walk after the game.
CB Allen Rossum - DAL - Rossum was out on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday - he didn't practice at all last week.
CB Benny Sapp - MIN - Sapp injured his leg in the game on Sunday and couldn't return to action: 'He's sore in that whole lower chain that goes together, groin, abductor, gluteus,' coach Brad Childress said after the game. Sapp will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Shawn Springs - NE - Springs was inactive on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday (knee injury) and practicing all week long according to the Patriots' injury report on Friday.
CB Lardarius Webb - BAL - Webb didn't practice on Saturday due to illness and is listed as questionable for the Monday night game.
CB Jack Williams - DET - Williams suffered a leg injury of undetermined severity on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along. It is feared he may be done for the season as of Monday - further evaluations are ongoing.
CB Josh Wilson - SEA - Wilson suffered a head injury in the first half but came back to play in the second half on Sunday - the injury doesn't look serious as of Monday.
CB Antoine Winfield - MIN - Winfield was limited in practices throughout last week due to his injured foot, and didn't play on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
CB Ashton Youboty - BUF - Youboty left the game on Sunday due to a sprained ankle and didn't return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Safety
S Gerald Alexander - JAX - Alexander was limited in practices last week due to his injured shoulder, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
S Josh Barrett - DEN - Barrett was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (he didn't practice last week at all due to his sore hamstring).
S Louis Delmas - DET - Delmas was sidelined by a tooth infection on Sunday (he wasn't on the Friday injury report). 'We didn't think it'd be an issue but he was never able to get rid of the pain. The adrenaline never could overcome it. Louis is a tough, tough guy but that was a debilitating thing.' said coach Schwartz after the contest.
S Quintin Demps - PHI - Demps missed the game due to his sore ankle - he didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday last week, but was listed as questionable to play on Friday.
S Aaron Francisco - IND - Francisco didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday due to his sore shin, and was subsequently inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
S Charles Godfrey - CAR - Godfrey was inactive on Sunday as expected after missing practices all week long and being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (ankle injury).
S Michael Huff - OAK - Huff suffered a sprained ankle during the game on Sunday. He didn't return to the game after suffering the injury.
S Jim Leonhard - NYJ - Leonhard suffered a thumb injury during the first quarter on Sunday. He was replaced in the lineup by FS Eric Smith. Leonhard will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Jim Leonhard - NYJ - Leonhard suffered a thumb injury during the first quarter on Sunday. He did return to action. Leonhard will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Marquand Manuel - DET - Manuel suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday and didn't return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Kalvin Pearson - DET - Pearson had to be helped off the field Sunday due to a hamstring injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Troy Polamalu - PIT - Polamalu was injured tackling Cedric Benson during Cincinnati's opening possession on Sunday. Polamalu was seen flexing his knee after coming off the field, and he left for the locker room shortly thereafter. After the game, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Polamalu was undergoing an MRI exam. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Darren Sharper - NO - Sharper was inactive on Sunday due to his injured knee - he was limited in practices Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable to play on Friday. Sharper declined to identify the exact nature of the injury after the game, but said: 'It just wasn't right,' said Sharper, 'I might have been OK for a quarter, but I don't think I could have played the whole game.'
S Donte Whitner - BUF - Whitner was active but didn't play on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday - the team went with the same safeties as had played during Whitner's absence from the field due to his ankle issue.
