Fantasy football player injury news

December 9, 2009 @ 10:08:51

By KFFL Staff

Quarterback

QB | Jay Cutler | Chicago Bears | Injury News, Fantasy
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (hand) is expected to practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Running Back

RB | Steve Slaton | Houston Texans | Injury News
Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Houston Texans have placed RB Steve Slaton (shoulder) on Injured Reserve.

RB | Brian Westbrook | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) said during an interview on HBO's Joe Buck Live that he hopes to play in Week 14. Westbrook added his practice time Wednesday, Dec. 9, will be on a limited basis.

RB | Kahlil Bell | Chicago Bears | Injury News
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Kahlil Bell (ribs) is expected to practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.

RB | Matt Forte | Chicago Bears | Injury News, Fantasy
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (hand) is expected to practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.

RB | Rashard Mendenhall | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injury News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (ankle) was limited in practice Tuesday, Dec. 8. He is considered questionable for Week 14.

RB | Clinton Portis | Washington Redskins | Injury News
ESPNews reports the Washington Redskins have placed RB Clinton Portis (concussion) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

Wide Receiver

WR | Devin Hester | Chicago Bears | Injury News, Fantasy
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (calf) is expected to sit out practice Wednesday, Dec. 9, but he should return Thursday, Dec. 10.

WR | Hines Ward | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injury News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (hamstring) missed the team's practice Tuesday, Dec. 8, and is doubtful for Week 14.

WR | Kevin Curtis | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) is scheduled to practice with the scout team this week and is unlikely to play in Week 14.

WR | DeSean Jackson | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (concussion) will be back in Week 14. "I think DeSean will be back unless there is a setback here," head coach Andy Reid said. "Right now, he'll be back."

WR | Michael Clayton | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News, Fantasy
Anwar Richardson, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall will continue to play after playing well in place of WR Michael Clayton (knee) in Week 13. "Stovall will continue to play, no matter if he's a starter or not," head coach Raheem Morris said. "Those guys started splitting reps because I think Michael Clayton is a better player when he plays less snaps because he plays so hard. He kind of has that (Panthers WR) Muhsin Muhammad mentality that he's going to block you every snap and go so hard that when you go to him in the clutch, he's tired."

WR | Maurice Stovall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News, Fantasy
Anwar Richardson, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall will continue to play after playing well in place of WR Michael Clayton (knee) in Week 13. "Stovall will continue to play, no matter if he's a starter or not," head coach Raheem Morris said. "Those guys started splitting reps because I think Michael Clayton is a better player when he plays less snaps because he plays so hard. He kind of has that (Panthers WR) Muhsin Muhammad mentality that he's going to block you every snap and go so hard that when you go to him in the clutch, he's tired."

Tight End

TE | Chase Coffman | Cincinnati Bengals | Injury News
The Cincinnati Bengals announced Wednesday, Dec. 9, that they have placed TE Chase Coffman (ankle) on Injured Reserve.

Place Kicker

PK | Billy Cundiff | Baltimore Ravens | Injury News
Ken Murray, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens PK Billy Cundiff (concussion) suffered a concussion on the opening kickoff Week 13. Cundiff was allowed to kick but had to come off the field after he kicked.

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