Monday, September 04, 2006

ESPN Injury Report



NFL - Injuries

This is the ESPN.com Team-by-Team injury report. Game-by-Game injury reports are also available.
Arizona Cardinals
PLAYERINJURY
Bertrand Berry, DESep. 04 - PROBABLE
Detail: Berry (knee) returned to practice on Sunday, accor... more
Edge: He missed the Cards' final two preseason games as ... more
LeRon McCoy, WRSep. 03 - IR
Detail: McCoy (thumb) was placed on injured reserve on Sun... more
Edge: He looked good at the beginning of training camp, ... more
James Hodgins, RBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Hodgins (knee) was reportedly released by Arizona ... more
Edge: He could be brought back in Week 2, as veterans' c... more
Jack Brewer, SSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Brewer (shoulder) sustained a shoulder injury duri... more
Edge: He is slated to serve as a backup safety, so this ... more

Atlanta Falcons
PLAYERINJURY
This team currently has no notable injuries.

Baltimore Ravens
PLAYERINJURY
Justin Green, RBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Green will have an MRI on his sprained knee over t... more
Edge: Of all the injuries suffered by the Ravens in Thur... more
Justin Green, RBAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Green (sprained knee) left Thursday's preseason ga... more
Edge: He is scheduled to start at fullback for Baltimore... more
Derrick Mason, WRAug. 31 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Mason did not play in the Ravens' final preseason ... more
Edge: It's not good that Mason seems to already be accum... more

Buffalo Bills
PLAYERINJURY
Matt Bowen, SSep. 04 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Bowen (bone bruise) returned to practice Sunday, a... more
Edge: He may play in Week 1, but at this stage he's a ba... more
Joe Burns, RBSep. 02 - IR
Detail: The Bills have placed Burns (forearm) on the Reser... more
Edge: Once upon a time Burns was a backup worth owning, ... more
Matt Bowen, SSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Bowen's status remains a concern for the Bills, ac... more
Edge: The Bills think it's more of short-term problem, e... more

Carolina Panthers
PLAYERINJURY
This team currently has no notable injuries.

Chicago Bears
PLAYERINJURY
Mike Brown, SSep. 04 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Brown (strained Achilles' tendon) is expected to p... more
Edge: Brown's Achilles' injury has kept him out for the ... more
Cedric Benson, RBSep. 03 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Thomas Jones will start his third straight regular... more
Edge: Benson's shoulder injury may have cost him a shot ... more
Mark Bradley, WRSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Bradley's hip injury is not considered serious, an... more
Edge: Bradley injured his hip on a cheap hit during Thur... more
Cedric Benson, RBSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Benson (shoulder) did not play in Thursday night's... more
Edge: Benson's shoulder injury cost him the entire 2006 ... more

Cincinnati Bengals
PLAYERINJURY
Chris Perry, RBSep. 02 - OUT
Detail: Perry (ankle) has been placed on the Bengals' phys... more
Edge: Perry will miss at least the first five games of t... more
Carson Palmer, QBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Palmer (knee) had another solid outing on Friday, ... more
Edge: Palmer looks as ready as any quarterback to start ... more

Cleveland Browns
PLAYERINJURY
William Green, RBSep. 03 - IR
Detail: The Browns are trying to work out an injury settle... more
Edge: Such a settlement would allow him to be released, ... more
William Green, RBSep. 02 - IR
Detail: Green (leg) has been placed on injured reserve by ... more
Edge: With Lee Suggs cut, Jason Wright and Jerome Harris... more
Braylon Edwards, WRSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Edwards (knee) was in for just five plays in Brown... more
Edge: Don't read into that too much, as the Browns were ... more
Daylon McCutcheon, CBSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: The Browns considered putting McCutcheon on injure... more
Edge: It doesn't appear as though McCutcheon will be abl... more
William Green, RBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: The Browns are reportedly debating over whether to... more
Edge: Green was idle in the team's preseason finale with... more

Dallas Cowboys
PLAYERINJURY
Marcus Coleman, SSep. 02 - OUT
Detail: Coleman has been suspended for the first four game... more
Edge: The suspension will begin on Monday, September 4, ... more
Drew Bledsoe, QBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Bledsoe said his neck was sore on Friday but that ... more
Drew Bledsoe, QBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Bledsoe, who took a shot to the head early in the ... more
Edge: Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said, "It's t... more
Terrell Owens, WRAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Owens (hamstring) will suit up for Thursday night'... more
Edge: It remains to be seen how many snaps he'll see, bu... more
Flozell Adams, OTAug. 31 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Adams (calf) missed practice again on Wednesday, t... more
Edge: He's been ruled out for Thursday's final preseason... more

Denver Broncos
PLAYERINJURY
Gerard Warren, DTSep. 04 - PROBABLE
Detail: Warren (toe) has practiced with the Broncos for th... more
Edge: The Broncos didn't want Warren to gain any weight ... more
Damien Nash, RBSep. 04 - OUT
Detail: Nash was signed to Denver's practice squad Sunday,... more
Edge: Should the Broncos encounter any injury problems a... more
Damien Nash, RBSep. 03 - OUT
Detail: Nash was released by the Broncos Saturday, the tea... more
Edge: Nash was thought to be competing with Ron Dayne fo... more
Courtney Brown, DESep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Brown, originally expected to be ready for the reg... more
Edge: Brown was running in warmups before Thursday's gam... more
Damien Nash, RBAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Nash did not practice Wednesday and will not play ... more
Edge: That can't help Nash's shot at making the roster. ... more

Detroit Lions
PLAYERINJURY
Rex Tucker, OTSep. 02 - IR
Detail: The Buccaneers placed Turner (knee) on IR on Satur... more
Edge: Turner suffered a knee injury early in camp; he'll... more
Shaun Rogers, DTSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Rogers (shoulder) is expected to play Week 1, MLi... more
Edge: Rogers is a bit behind learning new defensive coor... more
Teddy Lehman, LBSep. 01 - OUT
Detail: Lehman (foot) was placed on the reserve/physically... more
Edge: After six weeks, the Lions will have three weeks t... more

Green Bay Packers
PLAYERINJURY
Ahman Green, RBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Despite reports to the contrary, Green (thigh) sta... more
Edge: He played in just the first series, which lasted o... more
Sam Gado, RBAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Gado is not in danger of being cut, but is in a ba... more
Edge: Davenport has been given more chances to win the j... more
William Henderson, RBAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Henderson (knee) should be able to return for the ... more
Edge: Henderson was expected to miss three to six weeks,... more

Houston Texans
PLAYERINJURY
Domanick Davis, RBSep. 02 - IR
Detail: Coach Gary Kubiak announced Saturday that Davis (k... more
Edge: Cross him off your cheat sheets immediately. Wali ... more
Domanick Davis, RBSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Davis (knee) is expected to be placed on the injur... more
Edge: If you've drafted Davis in a league, hopefully you... more
Kailee Wong, LBSep. 01 - OUT
Detail: Wong was placed on the physically unable to perfor... more
Edge: Wong isn't expected to return until mid-season at ... more
Sam Cowart, LBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Cowart was waived by the Texans on Friday, the Ass... more
Edge: Cowart was the most suprising of the Texans final ... more

Indianapolis Colts
PLAYERINJURY
Adam Vinatieri, KSep. 04 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Vinatieri (ankle) went through a workout on Friday... more
Edge: Vinatieri has a sprained ligament and a bone chip ... more
Adam Vinatieri, KSep. 03 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: The Colts released rookie kicker Shane Andrus even... more
Edge: This could be a sign that Vinatieri will be ready ... more
Jim Sorgi, QBSep. 02 - OUT
Detail: Sorgi (shoulder/arm) did not play in Friday's pres... more
Edge: Sorgi is almost certain to at least open the seaso... more
Adam Vinatieri, KSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Vinatieri (ankle) has a sprained ligament and a bo... more
Edge: Vinatieri hasn't practiced or played since hurting... more
Adam Vinatieri, KAug. 31 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: The Colts expect an update on Vinatieri's ankle on... more
Edge: Vinatieri's mother reportedly told the Indianapoli... more
Adam Vinatieri, KAug. 31 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Vinatieri has a broken bone in his ankle that coul... more
Edge: The fact that Vinatieri wouldn't refute the report... more

Jacksonville Jaguars
PLAYERINJURY
This team currently has no notable injuries.

Kansas City Chiefs
PLAYERINJURY
This team currently has no notable injuries.

Miami Dolphins
PLAYERINJURY
Sammy Morris, RBAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Morris (foot) left Thursday's preseason game again... more
Edge: His grip on the second-string running back positio... more

Minnesota Vikings
PLAYERINJURY
Willie Offord, SSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Edge: He had two interceptions this season and was the c... more
Todd Pinkston, WRSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Pinkston (Achilles) agreed to a one-year contract ... more
Edge: Pinkston has been brought in to add some experienc... more
Todd Pinkston, WRSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Vikings' coach Brad Childress confirmed his team h... more
Edge: There's no rush to sign Pinkston since he's still ... more
Mewelde Moore, RBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Moore (ankle) warmed up but did not play in Thursd... more
Edge: Moore should be ready for the start of the regular... more

New England Patriots
PLAYERINJURY
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 04 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Maroney, who was back at practice Monday, wore a b... more
Edge: Reports that Maroney would miss the season opener ... more
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 04 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Amidst reports that he would miss the season opene... more
Edge: The practice was in full pads and Maroney took rep... more
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 04 - OUT
Detail: Maroney (knee) will reportedly miss Sunday's game ... more
Edge: We'll look for further verification of this news, ... more
Deion Branch, WRSep. 03 - OUT
Detail: Barring a reconciliation between now and next week... more
Edge: Branch's grievance against the Patriots will likel... more
Patrick Pass, RBSep. 03 - OUT
Detail: The Patriots have placed Pass (hamstring/toe) on t... more
Edge: He'll be eligible to return after the sixth week o... more
Tebucky Jones, SSep. 03 - IR
Detail: Jones has landed on IR with a hamstring injury, th... more
Edge: Losing Jones hurts the Pats' depth at safety and i... more
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: The injury (reportedly a knee issue) that kept Mar... more
Edge: As little as the Pats are saying now, the team mus... more
Barry Gardner, LBSep. 01 - OUT
Detail: Gardner, who suffered a serious looking leg injury... more
Edge: "Barry Gardner will go on IR," said coach Bill Bel... more
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: The trade of Patrick Cobbs to the Steelers may be ... more
Edge: If Maroney's injury was considered serious, it see... more
Chad Brown, LBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: The Patriots have released Brown (hand), the team... more
Edge: A hand injury slowed Brown down and the Pats opted... more
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: It has been confirmed that Maroney has a knee inju... more
Edge: It is believed that Maroney was hurt early in last... more
Laurence Maroney, RBSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: According to unnamed sources, Maroney has a knee i... more
Edge: We'll keep a close eye on this situation, but don'... more
Barry Gardner, LBAug. 31 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Gardner suffering what looks like a serious injury... more
Edge: If Gardner's injury is as serious as it looks, it ... more
Rodney Harrison, SAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Harrison (knee), who appeared in his first preseas... more
Edge: Coming back from a major knee injury, Harrison app... more
Laurence Maroney, RBAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Maroney (undisclosed injury) isn't expected to pla... more
Edge: Thus far there has not been any indication that wh... more
Patrick Pass, RBAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Pass figures start the season on the physically un... more
Edge: Heath Evans figures to make the team and impressiv... more

New Orleans Saints
PLAYERINJURY
Bethel Johnson, WRSep. 03 - OUT
Edge: Johnson is dealing not only with a sprained knee, ... more

New York Giants
PLAYERINJURY
This team currently has no notable injuries.

New York Jets
PLAYERINJURY
Tim Dwight, WRAug. 31 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Dwight (leg) won't play Friday against the Eagles,... more
Edge: Eric Mangini has downplayed the injury, hinting th... more

Oakland Raiders
PLAYERINJURY
Ronald Curry, WRSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Starting receiver Doug Gabriel was traded to the N... more
Edge: Curry will compete with Jerry Porter and Alvis Whi... more
Jerry Porter, WRSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Doug Gabriel was traded to the New England Patriot... more
Edge: The Raiders announced the trade but did not disclo... more
Andrew Walter, QBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Walter (knee) had an MRI on his knee, showing no s... more
Edge: This is actually the first report that anything ha... more
Jerry Porter, WRSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Head coach Art Shell said that Porter is not burie... more
Edge: Shell wouldn't comment on whether Porter is the No... more

Philadelphia Eagles
PLAYERINJURY
Donte' Stallworth, WRSep. 04 - PROBABLE
Detail: Head coach Andy Reid officially named Stallworth o... more
Edge: The news of Stallworth's quick move on the depth c... more
Donte' Stallworth, WRAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Stallworth (groin) is expected to compete for the ... more
Edge: The Eagles are looking for a capable option to han... more
Jason Avant, WRAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Avant (knee) worked with the first-team offense du... more
Edge: The rookie from Michigan was working as a slot rec... more

Pittsburgh Steelers
PLAYERINJURY
Hines Ward, WRSep. 03 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Ward (hamstring) returned to practice on Sunday, t... more
Edge: Ward completed an entire practice session for the ... more
Ben Roethlisberger, QBSep. 03 - OUT
Detail: Roethlisberger, who had an emergency appendectomy ... more
Edge: Coach Bill Cowher said Roethlisberger will be eval... more
Ben Roethlisberger, QBSep. 03 - OUT
Detail: Roethlisberger is highly doubtful for Thursday's s... more
Edge: "Highly doubtful" sounds highly optimistic, which ... more
Hines Ward, WRSep. 02 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Ward (hamstring) will be listed as questionable fo... more
Edge: We'll know more about Ward's status the closer we ... more

San Diego Chargers
PLAYERINJURY
Steve Foley, LBSep. 04 - IR
Detail: Foley will miss the 2006 season after being shot b... more
Edge: Foley remains hospitalized in stable condition acc... more
Steve Foley, LBSep. 03 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Foley was shot and wounded by an off-duty policema... more
Edge: His condition wasn't immediately known. "We have c... more
Donnie Edwards, LBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Edwards played the first quarter of San Diego's pr... more
Edge: After sitting out most of the preseason with a bac... more
Donnie Edwards, LBAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Edwards will be one of the few Chargers starters t... more
Edge: Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer has a history of p... more

San Francisco 49ers
PLAYERINJURY
Shawntae Spencer, CBSep. 04 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Spencer practiced Sunday for the first time since ... more
Edge: Spencer began running last week and took part in i... more
Tony Parrish, SSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Parrish will open the season as the 49ers' startin... more
Edge: Parrish was challenged by coach Mike Nolan to step... more
Derrick Johnson, CBSep. 02 - PROBABLE
Detail: Johnson was one of 22 players cut by the 49ers on ... more
Edge: This move actually comes as big surprise as Johnso... more
Eric Johnson, TESep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Coach Mike Nolan said he envisions a lineup with A... more
Edge: Johnson is already listed as the starter ahead of ... more
Arnaz Battle, WRAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Coach Mike Nolan declared that Battle will be the ... more
Edge: Not necessarily a ringing endorsement by Nolan, an... more

Seattle Seahawks
PLAYERINJURY
Darrell Jackson, WRSep. 02 - OUT
Detail: Jackson's injury situation (knee) might be more pr... more
Edge: Jackson is supposed to practice Monday, but it is ... more
Leonard Weaver, RBSep. 02 - OUT
Detail: Weaver is expected to be sidelined eight weeks wit... more
Edge: This isn't a huge loss, but it will force some ros... more
Leonard Weaver, RBSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: X-rays taken on Weaver's ankle revealed only a spr... more
Edge: Weaver shouldn't be sidelined for too long, and he... more

St. Louis Rams
PLAYERINJURY
This team currently has no notable injuries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PLAYERINJURY
Dan Buenning, OGSep. 01 - QUESTIONABLE
Detail: Buenning sprained his left ankle in the first quar... more
Edge: Jeb Terry replaced Buenning on Thursday, and he wo... more
Jay Fiedler, QBAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Although the Buccaneers released Fiedler on Wednes... more
Edge: Fiedler underwent offseason shoulder surgery and s... more

Tennessee Titans
PLAYERINJURY
Tyrone Calico, WRSep. 03 - PROBABLE
Detail: Calico (hamstring) was among the Titans' final cut... more
Edge: Calico, who was bothered by a hamstring injury tha... more
Tyrone Calico, WRAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Calico (hamstring) should be ready for action in t... more
Edge: Calico has been all sizzle and no steak so far, an... more

Washington Redskins
PLAYERINJURY
Santana Moss, WRSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Moss, who sat out Tuesday's practice with soreness... more
Edge: This was just precautionary. Moss will be ready f... more
Shawn Springs, CBSep. 01 - OUT
Detail: Springs (abdominal surgery) is still unsure if he ... more
Edge: Springs say he is still sore and that the injury c... more
Jason Campbell, QBSep. 01 - PROBABLE
Detail: Campbell left Thursday's preseason game at halftim... more
Edge: Campbell has played the majority of the last two p... more
Clinton Portis, RBAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: The Redskins' first-team offense did not score a s... more
Edge: He should be ready to go in Week 1. The Redskins n... more
Mark Brunell, QBAug. 31 - PROBABLE
Detail: Brunell played two series against the Ravens on Th... more
Edge: In four preseason games, Brunell did not lead the ... more
Phillip Daniels, DEAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Daniels (back) will miss the final preseason game ... more
Cornelius Griffin, DTAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Griffin (knee) will miss the Redskins' final prese... more
Edge: Griffin has been doing light drills this week and ... more
Renaldo Wynn, DEAug. 31 - OUT
Detail: Wynn (ankle) will miss Thursday's final preseason ... more