The New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore is hoping that he would be able to put on his No. 16 Saints jersey and play this Saturday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals after missing eight of the last nine games because of a series of ankle and hamstring injuries.
The Saints would like to use the shifty, 5-9, 190-pound Moore a lot like the New England Patriots use Wes Welker and the Dallas Cowboys use Miles Austin. That could be why the team has not placed Moore on injured reserve by so far. Plus quarterback Drew Brees has great trust and confidence in Moore, who became his go-to guy last year. And Moore showed his value well in Week 6 by catching six passes for 78 yards and a touchdown in a high-profile showdown with the New York Giants, who remained unbeaten till the game ended with Saints’ 48-27 victory.
Other Saints who were still dealing with injuries but are possible to play Saturday’s game include cornerback Malcolm Jenkins and tailback Pierre Thomas. Jenkins with a hamstring injury missed last Saturday’s practice but will return to practice on Tuesday and play Saturday. Thomas practiced despite ribs injury and he was confident that he will be able to play at a high level with some extra padding around the middle.
Showing posts with label injuries. Show all posts
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, November 13, 2009
Bills Top Receiver Owens plans to play Sunday against Titans
The Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens’ hip injury turned to be a false alarm as he returned to practice Friday wearing his Bills jersey and said he was fine enough to play Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
Owens told reporters that his injury was caused by sleeping on his couch Monday night after practice. Waking up with feeling stiff, he had to skip practices Wednesday and Thursday, causing many to doubt whether he would be able to play this week.
“Earlier in the week it was painful, but I knew I would be ready,” said Owens, who is officially listed as questionable. “My couch is very comfortable, so it’s easy to fall asleep on. (But) I don’t know if it was the couch.”
Fortunately the pain did not last long and he practiced Friday in time to prepare to Sunday’s game at Tennessee. But some other starters were not as lucky. Starting linebacker Keith Ellison, cornerback Terrence McGee and defensive tackle Kyle Williams all have been ruled out for Sunday’s game with injuries.
Owens told reporters that his injury was caused by sleeping on his couch Monday night after practice. Waking up with feeling stiff, he had to skip practices Wednesday and Thursday, causing many to doubt whether he would be able to play this week.
“Earlier in the week it was painful, but I knew I would be ready,” said Owens, who is officially listed as questionable. “My couch is very comfortable, so it’s easy to fall asleep on. (But) I don’t know if it was the couch.”
Fortunately the pain did not last long and he practiced Friday in time to prepare to Sunday’s game at Tennessee. But some other starters were not as lucky. Starting linebacker Keith Ellison, cornerback Terrence McGee and defensive tackle Kyle Williams all have been ruled out for Sunday’s game with injuries.
Monday, November 9, 2009
More injuries to Redskins lineup
The Washington Redskins lineup is worrying as more players in Redskins jerseys got injured: running back Clinton Portis is doubtful for playing against the Denver Broncos next week, safety Chris Horton would be out for at least four to six weeks, and offensive lineman Mike Williams is to be out for two to four weeks. All are with injuries.
Portis has been recovering from a concussion since taking a helmet-to-helmet blow in the first quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. A test will be done on Tuesday and tell if the running back would be available for the Broncos game.
Already with left tackle Chris Samuels and right guard Randy Thomas on IR, the Redskins could have to put Horton and Williams on IR, too. Horton damaged a ligament in his left big toe and Williams tore his ligament in his ankle. Both need to see specialists to decide playing status for the rest of the season.
Portis has been recovering from a concussion since taking a helmet-to-helmet blow in the first quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. A test will be done on Tuesday and tell if the running back would be available for the Broncos game.
Already with left tackle Chris Samuels and right guard Randy Thomas on IR, the Redskins could have to put Horton and Williams on IR, too. Horton damaged a ligament in his left big toe and Williams tore his ligament in his ankle. Both need to see specialists to decide playing status for the rest of the season.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Bills starting QB Edwards not to play against Panthers with concussion
On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills will play against the Panthers at Carolina without starting quarterback Trent Edwards, who suffered a concussion after being knocked out early in the second quarter of the Bills' win over the New York Jets last Sunday.
Ryan Fitzpatrick will replace Edwards and start against the Panthers. The game will be the first game Edwards has missed in the season. Other starters who have been ruled out include starting safeties Donte Whitner and Bryan Scott and starting right tackle Jonathan Scott. All of the three starters wearing Bills jerseys suffered ankle injuries.
Other injured players who are probable to play Sunday’s game are defensive tackles, defensive end Chris Kelsay and cornerback Terrence McGee. Receiver Terrell Owens was not seen in Friday practice, but Coach Dick Jauron said his absence was not injury related, so T.O. is also probable for Sunday’s game.
Ryan Fitzpatrick will replace Edwards and start against the Panthers. The game will be the first game Edwards has missed in the season. Other starters who have been ruled out include starting safeties Donte Whitner and Bryan Scott and starting right tackle Jonathan Scott. All of the three starters wearing Bills jerseys suffered ankle injuries.
Other injured players who are probable to play Sunday’s game are defensive tackles, defensive end Chris Kelsay and cornerback Terrence McGee. Receiver Terrell Owens was not seen in Friday practice, but Coach Dick Jauron said his absence was not injury related, so T.O. is also probable for Sunday’s game.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Titans CB Finnegan questionable for playing against Patriots
After missing another day of practice on Friday with a hamstring injury, the Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.
The injury occurred on Sept. 28 when the Titans played against the New York Jets. After doing some limited work on Oct. 8, the cornerback has not taken any practice.
Other questionable players include starting safety Michael Griffin and defensive back Vincent Fuller. Griffin also missed Friday’s practice with a neck stinger, and Fuller returned to practice after forearm was broken. He has yet to be cleared for contract.
Starter out for Sunday game is starting cornerback Nick Harper, who broke his forearm, too. Rookies Jason McCourty and Ryan Mouton would play in Harper’s position again this weekend.
The injury occurred on Sept. 28 when the Titans played against the New York Jets. After doing some limited work on Oct. 8, the cornerback has not taken any practice.
Other questionable players include starting safety Michael Griffin and defensive back Vincent Fuller. Griffin also missed Friday’s practice with a neck stinger, and Fuller returned to practice after forearm was broken. He has yet to be cleared for contract.
Starter out for Sunday game is starting cornerback Nick Harper, who broke his forearm, too. Rookies Jason McCourty and Ryan Mouton would play in Harper’s position again this weekend.
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