Fantasy football player injury news

December 2, 2009 @ 09:43:33

By KFFL Staff

Quarterback

QB | Matthew Stafford | Detroit Lions | Injury News, Fantasy
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) participated in practice Tuesday, Dec. 1.

QB | Mark Sanchez | New York Jets | Injury News, Fantasy
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) practiced in full Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Running Back

RB | Clinton Portis | Washington Redskins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) said Tuesday, Dec. 1, that he has been cleared to play by a local doctor but will wait until an examination by a doctor in Pittsburgh Monday, Dec. 7, before returning to action. Portis will not play in Week 13. Portis said during a radio interview that his vision remains an issue. "It's just the vision. Outside of that, I haven't really tried anything else. I wasn't having any headaches or nausea or anything. Once we realized that, it was basically getting my eye back up to speed," Portis said.

RB | Steven Jackson | St. Louis Rams | Injury News, Fantasy
Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (back) was not at 100 percent during the team's Week 12 game. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Jackson "was legitimately hurt throughout the week, not ready to play." Jackson still received 23 carries for 89 yards and five receptions for 27 yards. "Absolutely. It bothers me now," Jackson said. "A lot of people question, why did I play? Well, I played because I love to play. I look forward to Sundays."

RB | DeAngelo Williams | Carolina Panthers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (ankle) played through a sprained ankle in the second half of the team's Week 12 game, according to head coach John Fox.

RB | Ryan Grant | Green Bay Packers | Injury News
Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson (hip) and RB Ryan Grant (undisclosed) sat out practice Tuesday, Dec. 1, although neither player is believed to have a serious injury.

Wide Receiver

WR | DeSean Jackson | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (concussion) said it is extremely unlikely he will play in the team's Week 13 game. Jackson said he blacked out during the team's Week 12 game after taking a hit in the third quarter. A team official confirmed Tuesday, Dec. 1, that Jackson did in fact lose consciousness in Week 12 and suggested Jackson will not play in Week 13.

WR | Calvin Johnson | Detroit Lions | Injury News, Fantasy
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) participated in practice Tuesday, Dec. 1.

WR | Eddie Royal | Denver Broncos | Injury News, Fantasy
Lindsay Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Eddie Royal (thigh) participated in practice Tuesday, Dec. 1.

WR | Dwayne Jarrett | Carolina Panthers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury.

WR | Kevin Curtis | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) has been ruled out for Week 13.

Tight End

TE | Brandon Pettigrew | Detroit Lions | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, The Detroit News' John Niyo reports Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. No surgery is scheduled yet for Pettigrew because of swelling in his knee.

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