Fantasy football player injury news
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November 18, 2009 @ 09:23:47 |
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By KFFL Staff
Quarterback
QB | Chad Pennington | Miami Dolphins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (shoulder, nose) has started his rehab following shoulder surgery. He will consult with Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Nov. 18, where a recovery program will be mapped out for the next six weeks. Pennington said he may wait until March to decide whether he will return for the 2010 season.
Running Back
RB | Brian Westbrook | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will visit with two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Nov. 18. A statement from head trainer Rick Burkhalter said, "The Eagles will first have Westbrook consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D. Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, M.D. Dr. Lovell has been consulting with the Eagles' medical staff on Westbrook's recovery from the first concussion during the past three weeks." Head coach Andy Reid said Westbrook was "foggy" after the second concussion. Reid said it was "too early" to decide if Westbrook's season was over.
RB | Cedric Benson | Cincinnati Bengals | Injury News, Fantasy
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) says the strain in his abductor is better and that if he is unable to play Week 11, he would be able to play Week 12. Benson said, "It's not a major thing. It may take one week to get ready, but not two. Hopefully I'll be ready this Sunday (Nov. 22). I need to focus on it and let it get healed so I can hit the ground full speed."
RB | Ronnie Brown | Miami Dolphins | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (foot) has been ruled out for the team's Week 11 game Thursday, Nov. 19.
RB | Jonathan Stewart | Carolina Panthers | Injury News, Fantasy
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Fullback
FB | John Kuhn | Green Bay Packers | Injury News
Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers FB John Kuhn (hand) could miss the team's Week 11 game after sustaining a broken hand in Week 10.
Wide Receiver
WR | Josh Cribbs | Cleveland Browns | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs (undisclosed) was held out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. According to head coach Eric Mangini, Cribbs did not suffer a concussion in the closing seconds of the team's Week 10 game. Mangini said Cribbs may practice later this week.
WR | Antonio Bryant | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News, Fantasy
Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) is expected to play in Week 11, according to a league source.
WR | Jacoby Jones | Houston Texans | Injury News
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans WR Jacoby Jones (calf) missed the team's practice Tuesday, Nov. 17, with a calf injury.
WR | Greg Jennings | Green Bay Packers | Injury News, Fantasy
Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee) suffered a knee contusion in Week 10 and is expected to miss some practice time or be limited in practice this week.
Tight End
TE | Derek Fine | Buffalo Bills | Injury News
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have placed TE Derek Fine (knee) on Injured Reserve.
TE | Joel Dreessen | Houston Texans | Injury News, Fantasy
Kristie Rieken, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Texans TE James Casey (knee) expects to play in the team's Week 11 game. "There's no doubt in my mind that I'll play," Casey said. "It's going to take something very severe to keep me from playing." TE Joel Dreessen will likely start against the Tennessee Titans, but the team plans to have Casey more involved in the offense.
TE | James Casey | Houston Texans | Injury News, Fantasy
Kristie Rieken, of The Associated Press, reports Houston Texans TE James Casey (knee) expects to play in the team's Week 11 game. "There's no doubt in my mind that I'll play," Casey said. "It's going to take something very severe to keep me from playing." TE Joel Dreessen will likely start against the Tennessee Titans, but the team plans to have Casey more involved in the offense.
TE | Anthony Fasano | Miami Dolphins | Injury News, Fantasy
Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano (hip) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 17.
