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Week 9 Early Injury Report
by Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
QB Jake Delhomme - CAR - Delhomme was knocked out of the game vs. Arizona with a chest contusion - he went to a nearby hospital for the injury to be evaluated, but it was determined to be nothing more than a serious bruise. He'll be evaluated further as the weeek goes along.
QB Trent Edwards - BUF - Edwards was limited in practices throughout last week due to his ongoing post-concussion issues, and was listed as out on Friday - he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
QB Brett Favre - MIN - Favre fought through a groin injury to play on Sunday - during pregame warmups with the groin wrapped tightly, Favre aggravated the muscle on the field. 'I told T-Jack (backup Tarvaris Jackson) and (offensive coordinator) Darrell Bevell I may not be able to do it,'' Favre said. 'I didn't know if I'd be able to drop back very well. After I aggravated it, there was no way I was going to be able to move around in the pocket very much. We never called one bootleg the whole game. But we made it through OK.'' Favre said he was in throbbing pain four hours following the game. Obviously, he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along - his availability for the next game may be in jeopardy, depending on how the groin responds during the bye week and the following week of practices. The bye comes at a good time for Favre to heal up, though. Stay tuned.
QB Eli Manning - NYG - Manning insisted that his previously injured foot was not an issue: "It feels great. It hasn't bothered me all week. I'm not taping it, I'm not doing anything with it any more. That's not an excuse I can fall on."
QB Aaron Rodgers - GB - Rodgers was noticeably limping late in the game. According to coach Mike McCarthy, he suffered a sprain on one foot and a sprained toe on the other.
McCarthy says Rodgers could miss time in practice this week but is expected to play Sunday at Tampa Bay without hurting his mobility.
Rodgers was limping after the game but said he expected to be OK after a few days.
Running Back
RB Donald Brown - IND - Brown was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as doubtful on Friday (shoulder injury).
RB Jerome Felton - DET - Felton, limited in practices all last week by his sore ankle, was listed as questionable to play on Friday but was inactive on Sunday.
RB Tony Fiammetta - CAR - Fiammetta was knocked out of the game on Sunday due to a concussion - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Concussions often cause side effects days after the initial injury occurs.
RB Korey Hall - GB - Hall was out of practices throughout last week, was listed as out on Friday due to his calf injury, and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
RB Brad Hoover - CAR - Hoover left Sunday's game with a sprained ankle (X-rays for a break were negative) - the severity of the injury isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Luke Lawton - OAK - Lawton suffered from cramps in his legs during the game on Sunday.
RB Darren McFadden - OAK - McFadden did not practice throughout last week, was listed as out on Friday (knee injury) and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
RB Corey McIntyre - BUF - McIntyre, who didn't practice at all last week (knee injury), was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
RB Ovie Mughelli - ATL - Mughelli, listed as questionable to play Monday night on Saturday's injury report, was able to partially practice Thursday-Saturday despite his sore calf.
RB Jerious Norwood - ATL - Norwood, officially listed as questionable for the Monday Night Football game, did not practice at all last week due to his injured hip.
RB Javon Ringer - TEN - Ringer, limited in practice on Wednesday and unable to practice for the rest of the week, was listed as doubtful on Friday (back injury) and was subsequently inactive on Sunday.
RB Kevin Smith - DET - Smith suffered a shoulder injury during the game on Sunday and did not return to action - afterwards, head coach Jim Schwartz said Smith could have returned if necessary (but Maurice Morris was playing well so it wasn't necessary).
RB Jason Snelling - ATL - Snelling, officially listed as questionable for the Monday Night Football game, did not practice at all last week due to his injured hamstring.
RB Naufahu Tahi - MIN - Tahi, limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday but able to fully participate on Friday despite his sore knee, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday. Evidently, he suffered an eye injury in the locker room on Saturday which swelled so much that he was inactivated by the coaching staff.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson - SD - Tomlinson sat out a few snaps late in the Chargers' game Sunday because he was battling a cold. 'That's the only thing that was wrong,' Tomlinson said afterwards.
RB Brian Westbrook - PHI - Westbrook, who didn't practice at all last week, was listed as questionable on Friday due to his injuries (concussion, knee injury) - he was inactive on Sunday. Westbrook did work out prior to the game, but he continued to have issues with headaches afterwards so the team decided to shut him down for the week 8 game.
Wide Receiver
WR Danny Amendola - STL - Amendola left early in the fourth quarter on Sunday due to a possible concussion after getting hit hard on a kickoff return - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Anquan Boldin - ARI - Boldin aggravated his right ankle injury (high ankle sprain) during the loss to Carolina - he didn't return to action - and is reportedly iffy to play during week nine due to the re-injury. 'The one issue we had going into the game was if he took a shot on that ankle,' coach Ken Whisenhunt said. 'As low of probability of that happening, it did happen. It's hard when you lose him in the game, because you only have so many receivers that are active. That's what makes it difficult.'
WR Kevin Curtis - PHI - Curtis was out of practices throughout last week, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
WR Donald Driver - GB - Driver suffered a ding to his shoulder on Sunday, but returned to action shortly thereafter. The injury doesn't appear to be serious at first blush.
WR Anthony Gonzalez - IND - Gonzalez was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as out on Friday (knee injury). He has really struggled to come back from this pre-season injury.
WR Devin Hester - CHI - Hester limped off the field after making a catch in the fourth quarter on Sunday but did later return to the game to field a punt. The exact nature and severity of the injury isn't currently known - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Greg Jennings - GB - Jennings left the game after having the wind knocked out of him in the fourth quarter on Sunday but returned to action just three plays later.
WR Calvin Johnson - DET - Johnson, unable to practice on Wednesday and limited by his injured knee in practices on Thursday and Friday, was inactive on Sunday (listed as questionable to play on Friday).
WR Mark Jones - TEN - Jones went on IR on October 30th due to his hamstring injury - he's done for the season.
WR Mario Manningham - NYG - Manningham, who was unable to practice Friday due to his sore shoulder, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday. He separated his shoulder on Thursday in practice and may be iffy for the week nine game as well. Stay tuned.
WR Nick Miller - OAK - Miller was out of practices throughout last week, listed as out on Friday (shin injury) and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
WR Sinorice Moss - NYG - Moss went to the locker room to undergo X-rays on his foot during the Giants' game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Muhsin Muhammad - CAR - Muhammad did not practice last week, he was listed as out on Friday's injury report, and he was inactive on Sunday as expected (knee injury).
WR Jordy Nelson - GB - Nelson was out of practices throughout last week, was listed as out on Friday due to his knee injury, and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
WR Darius Reynaud - MIN - Reynaud missed another game on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday - he was limited in practices last week due to his hamstring injury.
WR Chaz Schilens - OAK - Schilens did not practice throughout last week, was listed as doubtful on Friday (foot injury) and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
WR Brad Smith - NYJ - Smith was unable to practice on Wednesday and was limited by his injured quadricep on Thursday and Friday - he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
Tight End
TE Owen Daniels - HOU - Daniels will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament on Sunday, a team source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. 'It doesn't look good,' coach Gary Kubiak commented after the game.
TE Greg Estandia - CLE - Estandia - limited in practice on Friday by his knee injury - was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
TE Jermichael Finley - GB - Finley did not practice throughout last week, was listed as doubtful on Friday due to his knee injury, and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
TE Randy McMichael - STL - McMichael suffered a rib injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Shawn Nelson - BUF - Nelson, who didn't practice at all last week (illness), was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
TE Greg Olsen - CHI - Olsen suffered an ankle injury during the game vs. Cleveland, but stayed in the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Dante Rosario - CAR - Rosario did not practice last week, he was listed as out on Friday's injury report, and he was inactive on Sunday as expected (knee injury).
TE Robert Royal - CLE - Royal, who did not practice on Wednesday and who was limited in practices Thursday and Friday, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (hamstring, finger injuries).
TE Jeremy Shockey - NO - Shockey was limited in practice on Thursday, but fully participated Friday and Saturday - he is listed as probable to play on Monday Night Football (shoulder injury).
TE Stephen Spach - ARI - Spach, who didn't practice on Wednesday and was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday by his ankle injury, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.
TE Tony Stewart - OAK - Stewart was unable to practice on Wednesday or Friday, was limited in practice on Thursday, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (chest injury).
Kicker
PK Adam Vinatieri - IND - Vinatieri was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as out on Friday (right knee injury).
Offensive Line
OL San Francisco 49ers - SF - LT Joe Staley sprained his right knee early in the game on Sunday and did not return to action. The severity of the sprain isn't currently known - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - OT Jonathan Scott, who didn't practice at all last week (ankle injury), was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected. OT Jamon Meredith suffered a sprained right knee in the first quarter on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Denver Broncos - DEN - OT Ryan Harris suffered a toe injury during the first quarter of the game on Sunday. Coach Josh McDaniels said Harris won't play against Pittsburgh next week. McDaniels was still trying to learn the extent of Harris' injury.
OL Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - OG Max Jean-Giles was listed as probable to play on Sunday, but his shoulder injury landed him on the inactive list none-the-less.
OL Jacksonville Jaguars - JAX - OG Maurice Williams 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.
OL Green Bay Packers - GB - C Jason Spitz did not practice throughout last week, was listed as doubtful on Friday due to his back injury, and was inactive on Sunday as expected. OT Chad Clifton, though suited up, did not play in the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle - the same was true of Mark Tauscher (knee injury) - though dressed for the game, he stood on the sidelines while the Vikings pressured, sacked, and hit Aaron Rodgers throughout the afternoon.
OL Oakland Raiders - OAK - OT Cornell Green did not practice throughout last week, was listed as out on Friday (calf injury) and was inactive on Sunday as expected. OG Robert Gallery was limited in practices throughout last week (fibula injury), was listed as questionable to play on Friday, and was inactive on Sunday.
OL St. Louis Rams - STL - OG Richie Incognito (foot injury) didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was out of practice on Friday - he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
OL St. Louis Rams - STL - LG Jacob Bell left the game on Sunday early in the fourth quarter. The injury was initially announced as a pinched nerve, but coach Steve Spagnuolo said later that Bell probably suffered a concussion - Bell will be evalauted further as the week goes along. Concussions often cause side effects days after the initial injury is incurred.
OL Seattle Seahawks - SEA - OT Sean Locklear was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as doubtful on Friday (ankle injury).
OL Tennessee Titans - TEN - OT Mike Otto (knee injury) didn't practice at all last week and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
Defensive Tackle
DT C.J. Ah You - STL - Ah You was listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his sore ankle, which kept him out of practices Wednesday and Thursday while limiting his participation in practice on Friday. Ultimately, he was inactive when the game came around on Sunday.
DT Jonathan Babineaux - ATL - Babineaux, listed as questionable to play Monday night on Saturday's injury report, was able to partially practice Thursday-Saturday despite his sore ankle.
DT Chris Canty - NYG - Canty, who did not practice on Wednesday and was limited in practices Thursday and Friday by his injured calf, was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
DT Sedrick Ellis - NO - Ellis did not practice Thursday through Saturday last week, and is not expected to play on Monday Night Football after being listed as out on Saturday (knee injury).
DT Thomas Johnson - ATL - Johnson, officially listed as questionable for the Monday Night Football game, did not practice at all last week due to his injured calf.
DT Tommy Kelly - OAK - Kelly suffered an elbow injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Haloti Ngata - BAL - Ngata said after the game on Sunday that he doesn't think his sprained right ankle will prevent him from playing against the Bengals next Sunday. Ngata left the game in the third quarter, had the ankle re-taped twice, and tried to stretch it out before undergoing X-rays, which proved negative for any broken bones. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo - SD - Nwagbuo played on Sunday as part of the three-headed rotation at nose tackle (with Ian Scott and Travis Johnson). Nwagbuo, who injured his ankle last week, left the locker room with his left foot in a protective boot, according to reports out of San Diego. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Matt Toeaina - CHI - Toeaina did not practice last week and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (calf injury).
DT Gerard Warren - OAK - Warren suffered a toe injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Kyle Williams - BUF - Williams, who didn't practice at all last week (knee injury), was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
Defensive End
DE Victor Abiamiri - PHI - Abiamiri was out of practices throughout last week, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
DE John Abraham - ATL - Abraham, listed as questionable to play Monday night on Saturday's injury report, was able to partially practice Thursday-Saturday despite his sore foot.
DE Kroy Biermann - ATL - Biermann, who hurt his neck and couldn't practice on Saturday, was listed as questionable to play on Monday night as of Saturday.
DE Alex Brown - CHI - Brown suffered an injury of unspecified severity to his ribs on Sunday, but stayed in the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Chris Clemons - PHI - Clemons left the game on Sunday with an AC joint (shoulder) sprain - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Darnell Dockett - ARI - Dockett aggravated an ankle injury on Sunday but returned to the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Demetric Evans - SF - Evans was listed on the injury report after the contest on Sunday with a left shoulder sprain. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Jason Hunter - DET - Hunter, unable to practice last week and listed as out on Friday (ankle injury), was inactive on Sunday as expected.
DE Kenny Iwebema - ARI - Iwebema, who didn't practice on Wednesday and was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday by his knee injury, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.
DE Aaron Schobel - BUF - Schoebel suffered a groin injury during the first half of the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature of and the severity of the injury.
DE Jarius Wynn - GB - Wynn was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (the was limited in practices throughout last week by his sore hamstring).
Inside Linebacker
ILB Eric Barton - CLE - Barton suffered a shoulder injury of unspecified severity during the first half of the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature and severity of the injury.
ILB Brandon Chillar - GB - Chillar suffered a broken hand in the first half and didn't return to the game on Sunday. There were no immediate indications whether he will miss any games (or be able to play through the injury) - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along to determine the best course of treatment. The early word is that he'll miss "a couple of weeks".
ILB Channing Crowder - MIA - Crowder didn't practice last week due to his shoulder injury, and he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
ILB Tim Dobbins - SD - Dobbins hurt his knee in the second quarter on Sunday and did not return to the game. HC Norv Turner said after the game that he was told the injury is similar to that suffered earlier in the season by linebacker Stephen Cooper, who missed a week of practice but no games. Dobbins will be evaluated further this week.
ILB Omar Gaither - PHI - Gaither was sent to IR last week due to his foot injury - he's done for the season.
Outside Linebacker
OLB Jon Alston - OAK - Alston suffered a shoulder injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Michael Boley - NYG - Boley, who did not practice on Wednesday and was limited in practices Thursday and Friday by his injured knee, was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
OLB Ricky Brown - OAK - Brown was out of practices throughout last week, listed as out on Friday (ankle injury) and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
OLB Keith Ellison - BUF - Ellison was sidelined in the first half on Sunday due to a quadriceps injury. He'll be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury.
OLB Scott Fujita - NO - Fujita did not practice Thursday through Saturday last week, and is questionable to play on Monday Night Football (calf injury).
OLB Chris Gocong - PHI - Gocong suffered a pulled hamstring in the third quarter on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further this week to determine the severity of the pull and a course of treatment for the injury. HC Andy Reid said after the game on Sunday that Gocong had suffered 'a quad contusion and a hamstring strain on the same leg, so we'll see how that works out...'
OLB Tyjuan Hagler - IND - Hagler suffered an elbow injury during the game on Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa - CHI - Tinoisamoa was out of practices throughout last week due to his injured knee, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
Cornerback
CB Nate Clements - SF - Clements suffered a broken right shoulder blade in the game on Sunday - he'll likely miss 6-8 weeks due to the injury.
CB Demarcus Faggins - TEN - Faggins left with a groin injury during the game on Sunday and didn't return to action.
CB Nick Harper - TEN - Harper was limited in practices throughout last week due to his forearm injury, and he didn't play on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
CB Antoine Harris - ATL - Harris, listed as questionable to play Monday night on Saturday's injury report, was able to partially practice Thursday-Saturday despite his sore knee.
CB Kelvin Hayden - IND - Hayden was injured twice on Sunday. The first was a concussion incurred early in the third quarter. That was followed by a knee injury of undetermined severity. '[I'm] not quite certain of the extent of his injury,' HC Jim Caldwell said. 'He went out, back in, went out. We'll take a look at it and see and make an evaluation probably [Monday].'
CB Marlin Jackson - IND - Jackson was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
CB Chris Johnson - OAK - Johnson suffered a groin injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Ken Lucas - SEA - Lucas suffered a shoulder stinger in the third quarter of the game on Sunday. He was unable to return to the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along - often, stingers become recurring injuries after they are first incurred.
CB Anthony Madison - CLE - Madison, who missed practices Thursday and Friday due to an issue that was not injury related, was listed as questionable to play on Friday and was inactive on Sunday.
CB Rashean Mathis - JAX - Mathis did not practice last week due to his finger injury, and was out on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday's injury report.
CB Christopher Owens - ATL - Owens, listed as questionable to play Monday night on Saturday's injury report, was able to partially practice Thursday-Saturday despite his sore shoulder.
CB Dimitri Patterson - PHI - Patterson was out of practice on Friday due to his injured quadricep and hand, and he was inactive on Sunday as expected due to his injuries (listed as out on Friday).
CB Aaron Ross - NYG - Ross, who did not practice Wednesday through Friday due to his injured hamstring, was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
CB Allen Rossum - DAL - Rossum was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as out on Friday (hamstring injury).
CB Lito Sheppard - NYJ - Sheppard was unable to practice on Wednesday and was limited by his injured quadricep on Thursday and Friday - he was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
CB Reggie Smith - SF - Smith did not practice at all last week, and was inactive for the game on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (groin injury).
CB Antoine Winfield - MIN - Winfield, who didn't practice last week due to his injured foot and was listed as out on Friday, was inactive on Sunday as expected.
CB Brian Witherspoon - JAX - Witherspoon did not practice last week due to his hamstring injury, and was out on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday's injury report.
CB Eric Wright - CLE - Wright suffered a shoulder injury during the game on Sunday, but he was able to return to action a few snaps later. Initial indications are that this is not a serious injury.
Safety
S Jairus Byrd - BUF - Byrd, who snagged two more interceptions on Sunday, left the game during the final period with a groin injury. He'll be evaluated further to determine the exact nature of (and severity) of the injury.
S Nick Collins - GB - Collins tweaked an ankle during the game on Sunday but returned to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Sean Considine - JAX - Considine missed the game on Sunday due to coming down with the flu.
S Nick Ferguson - HOU - Ferguson was inactive on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday (knee injury) - he was able to practice in full throughout the week.
S Charles Godfrey - CAR - Godfrey did not practice last week, he was listed as out on Friday's injury report, and he was inactive on Sunday as expected (ankle injury).
S Victor Harris - PHI - Harris, who didn't practice at all last week, was listed as questionable on Friday due to his ankle injury - he was inactive on Sunday.
S Derrick Martin - GB - Martin sustained a head injury on Sunday and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further this week to determine the exact nature and severity of the injury.
S Bob Sanders - IND - Sanders had more time on the field this week, with 41 plays of work (he played the entire second half). 'I came out OK,' Sanders said. 'No swelling. Knee is still holding up.'
S Bryan Scott - BUF - Scott, limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday last week due to his sore ankle, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
S Craig Steltz - CHI - Steltz left the game on Sunday with a right biceps injury. After the game, head coach Lovie Smith said it was not expected to be a serious concern. Steltz will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S C.J. Wallace - SEA - Wallace was inactive on Sunday as expected after not participating in practices last week and being listed as out on Friday (hamstring injury).
S Donte Whitner - BUF - Whitner, who didn't practice at all last week (ankle injury), was listed as out on Friday and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
