Fantasy football player injury news
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December 18, 2009 @ 11:08:35 |
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By KFFL Staff
Quarterback
QB | Mark Sanchez | New York Jets | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPNews reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) will start in Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Rex Ryan.
QB | Matt Schaub | Houston Texans | Injury News, Fantasy
Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and he will play Week 15.
QB | Bruce Gradkowski | Oakland Raiders | Injury News
Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and he is out for Week 15.
QB | Tom Brady | New England Patriots | Injury News, Fantasy
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder, finger, rib) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
QB | Vince Young | Tennessee Titans | Injury News, Fantasy
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young (knee, hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is considered questionable for Week 15.
QB | Matt Ryan | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News, Fantasy
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and will be a game-time decision in Week 15.
QB | Matthew Stafford | Detroit Lions | Injury News, Fantasy
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He likely will not play in Week 15 and is considered week-to-week.
QB | Jake Delhomme | Carolina Panthers | Injury News, Fantasy
Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme (finger) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is not expected to suit up for Week 15.
Running Back
RB | Brian Westbrook | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) might not be ready for the team's Week 15 game. Head coach Andy Reid acknowledged that Westbrook's neurological testing is not yet where it needs to be for him to play. Reid said, "He's better, but not all the way completely cleared there. We're still doing [testing] as his exercise increases. They'll keep testing him until they're comfortable with where he's at."
RB | Brian Leonard | Cincinnati Bengals | Injury News
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Brian Leonard (calf) practiced Thursday, Dec. 17, and he is expected to play Week 15.
RB | Bernard Scott | Cincinnati Bengals | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and he appears questionable for Week 15.
RB | Michael Robinson | San Francisco 49ers | Injury News
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Michael Robinson (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and he is expected to be available for Week 15.
RB | Frank Gore | San Francisco 49ers | Injury News, Fantasy
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (toe) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and he is expected to start Week 15.
RB | Knowshon Moreno | Denver Broncos | Injury News, Fantasy
Denver Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and he will play Week 15.
RB | Correll Buckhalter | Denver Broncos | Injury News
Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and there's a good chance he will miss Week 15. He will be re-evaluated next week.
RB | Arian Foster | Houston Texans | Injury News
Houston Texans DE Tim Bulman (hamstring), RB Arian Foster (ribs), FB Vonta Leach (illness) and OG Kasey Studdard (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and each will play Week 15.
RB | Fred Taylor | New England Patriots | Injury News
New England Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
RB | Mike Bell | New Orleans Saints | Injury News, Fantasy
New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and he should be able to return for the team's Week 15 game Saturday, Dec. 19.
RB | Pierre Thomas | New Orleans Saints | Injury News, Fantasy
New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, but he should be good to go for the team's Week 15 game Saturday, Dec. 19.
RB | Chris Jennings | Cleveland Browns | Injury News, Fantasy
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
RB | Michael Turner | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News, Fantasy
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and is 50-50 to play in Week 15.
RB | Tim Hightower | Arizona Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals RB Tim Hightower (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and will play in Week 15.
RB | Aaron Brown | Detroit Lions | Injury News
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Aaron Brown (knee), WR Dennis Northcutt (groin) and DT Joe Cohen (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. They are expected to play in Week 15.
RB | Jonathan Stewart | Carolina Panthers | Injury News, Fantasy
Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles', toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He should be able to play in Week 15.
RB | Tyrell Sutton | Carolina Panthers | Injury News
Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Tyrell Sutton (thigh) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, after getting banged up during practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. His status for Week 15 is uncertain.
Fullback
FB | Moran Norris | San Francisco 49ers | Injury News
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers FB Moran Norris (toe), LB Ahmad Brooks (foot) and S Dashon Goldson (chest) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and each will be available for Week 15.
FB | Vonta Leach | Houston Texans | Injury News
Houston Texans DE Tim Bulman (hamstring), RB Arian Foster (ribs), FB Vonta Leach (illness) and OG Kasey Studdard (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and each will play Week 15.
FB | Mike Sellers | Washington Redskins | Injury News
Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins FB Mike Sellers (thigh) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. The Redskins hope Sellers will be able to play in Week 15.
FB | Lawrence Vickers | Cleveland Browns | Injury News
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns FB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring), OG Rex Hadnot (knee) and DE Kenyon Coleman (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
FB | Leonard Weaver | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News
Philadelphia Eagles FB Leonard Weaver (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and is expected to play in Week 15.
FB | Greg Jones | Jacksonville Jaguars | Injury News, Transaction
Scout.com's Adam Caplan reports the Jacksonville Jaguars placed FB Greg Jones (ankle) on the Injured Reserve list Thursday, Dec. 17.
FB | Deon Anderson | Dallas Cowboys | Injury News
Dallas Cowboys FB Deon Anderson (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He will be able to play in Week 15.
Wide Receiver
WR | Percy Harvin | Minnesota Vikings | Injury News, Fantasy
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) was on the practice field during the media-access portion Friday, Dec. 18, and appears like he will take part in at least a portion of practice.
WR | Pierre Garcon | Indianapolis Colts | Injury News, Fantasy
Phillip B. Wilson, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon (hand) suffered a hand injury in Week 15 and sat out the rest of the game.
WR | Sammie Stroughter | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammie Stroughter (back), LB Geno Hayes (hamstring) and CB Derrick Roberson (groin) are listed as questionable for Week 15.
WR | Michael Clayton | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News, Fantasy
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton (knee) has been ruled out for Week 15. It will be his third straight game missed.
WR | Terrell Owens | Buffalo Bills | Injury News, Fantasy
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills WR Terrell Owens (illness) is not participating in practice Friday, Dec. 18.
WR | Jeremy Maclin | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (foot) has not been ruled out for the team's Week 15 game, even though head coach Andy Reid appeared to forecast a two-week absence for him Monday, Dec. 14. Maclin tore one strand of the plantar fascia in his left foot Week 14. He is no longer wearing a protective boot in the locker room.
WR | Mark Clayton | Baltimore Ravens | Injury News
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Mark Clayton (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and he appears doubtful for Week 15. WR Kelley Washington or WR Demetrius Williams would likely start if Clayton is unable to play.
WR | Derrick Mason | Baltimore Ravens | Injury News, Fantasy
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Derrick Mason (finger) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, but he should start Week 15.
WR | Isaac Bruce | San Francisco 49ers | Injury News
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Isaac Bruce (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and he is not expected to suit up for Week 15.
WR | Legedu Naanee | San Diego Chargers | Injury News
San Diego Chargers WR Legedu Naanee (foot) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and his status for Week 15 is uncertain.
WR | Darrius Heyward-Bey | Oakland Raiders | Injury News
Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) and WR Nick Miller (shin) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and both are unlikely to play Week 15.
WR | Sam Aiken | New England Patriots | Injury News
New England Patriots WR Sam Aiken (shoulder), LB Tully Banta-Cain (shoulder), WR Julian Edelman (forearm), DE Jarvis Green (knee), OT Nick Kaczur (shoulder), OG Stephen Neal (ankle) and DL Myron Pryor (chest) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
WR | Lance Moore | New Orleans Saints | Injury News
New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore (ankle, hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and it appears he will be ready to play Week 15.
WR | Mike Sims-Walker | Jacksonville Jaguars | Injury News, Fantasy
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Mike Sims-Walker (calf) is active for the team's Week 15 game Thursday, Dec. 17.
WR | Nate Washington | Tennessee Titans | Injury News, Fantasy
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans WR Nate Washington (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Devin Hester | Chicago Bears | Injury News, Fantasy
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He likely will not play in Week 15.
WR | Sidney Rice | Minnesota Vikings | Injury News, Fantasy
Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He likely will play in Week 15.
WR | Bernard Berrian | Minnesota Vikings | Injury News, Fantasy
Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He likely will play in Week 15.
WR | Nate Burleson | Seattle Seahawks | Injury News
Seattle Seahawks WR Nate Burleson (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He will not play in Week 15.
WR | Davone Bess | Miami Dolphins | Injury News, Fantasy
Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Josh Cribbs | Cleveland Browns | Injury News, Fantasy
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Brian Robiskie | Cleveland Browns | Injury News
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Brian Robiskie (toe), TE Robert Royal (finger) and LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
WR | Kevin Curtis | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and is expected to play in Week 15. However, he is expected to have a limited role.
WR | Jason Avant | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jason Avant (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and is expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Michael Jenkins | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News, Fantasy
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Michael Jenkins (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and is likely to play in Week 15.
WR | Roddy White | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News, Fantasy
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and is very likely to play in Week 15.
WR | Larry Fitzgerald | Arizona Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and is expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Dennis Northcutt | Detroit Lions | Injury News
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Aaron Brown (knee), WR Dennis Northcutt (groin) and DT Joe Cohen (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. They are expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Calvin Johnson | Detroit Lions | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is expected to play in Week 15.
WR | Mario Manningham | New York Giants | Injury News
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Mario Manningham (illness) was sent home from practice Thursday, Dec. 17, because he was ill.
WR | Maurice Stovall | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News, Fantasy
Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton (knee) was held out of practice Thursday, Dec. 17, for the second straight day. The team is leaning toward holding Clayton out of his third straight game in Week 15. WR Maurice Stovall would start in Clayton's place.
WR | Muhsin Muhammad | Carolina Panthers | Injury News
Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He should be able to play in Week 15.
Tight End
TE | Kellen Winslow | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Injury News, Fantasy
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 15.
TE | Jermichael Finley | Green Bay Packers | Injury News, Fantasy
Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley (knee) still doesn't trust his left knee, and he doubts it will feel right until he has an offseason to heal. However, Finley has performed well since returning from a sprained medial collateral ligament Nov. 22. Over that span, Finley has been targeted more (31 times) and caught more passes (22) than any other Packer. Finley said, "The opponents don't know that I kind of have a bum knee. Hopefully, it can stay where it's at right now — around 80, 85 percent and it'll be good for the rest of the season." He has not been listed on the team's injury report for Week 15, and there is no immediate danger of him missing more time.
TE | Brent Celek | Philadelphia Eagles | Injury News, Fantasy
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles may activate three tight ends Week 15. TE Brent Celek (back) is dealing with a sore back, and the team might want some insurance beyond TE Alex Smith. Reid said, "He's not a back-problem guy. It's kind of a weird deal. They worked on him and were able to get him ready for the game. It's calming down. I think he's going to be fine."
TE | L.J. Smith | Baltimore Ravens | Injury News
Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE L.J. Smith (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, but he should be the No. 2 tight end Week 15.
TE | Zach Miller | Oakland Raiders | Injury News
Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller (concussion) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and he will undergo further testing Friday, Dec. 18, to determine if he is fit to return. Head coach Tom Cable would not say whether TE Tony Stewart or TE Brandon Myers would start if Miller is unable to play Week 15.
TE | Benjamin Watson | New England Patriots | Injury News, Fantasy
New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
TE | Jeremy Shockey | New Orleans Saints | Injury News, Fantasy
New Orleans Saints TE Jeremy Shockey (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and his status for the team's Week 15 game Saturday, Dec. 19, is uncertain.
TE | Visanthe Shiancoe | Minnesota Vikings | Injury News, Fantasy
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (ribs, foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He is expected to play in Week 15.
TE | Robert Royal | Cleveland Browns | Injury News
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Brian Robiskie (toe), TE Robert Royal (finger) and LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
TE | Justin Peelle | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Justin Peelle (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 17, and has been cleared to play in Week 15.
Place Kicker
PK | Garrett Hartley | New Orleans Saints | Injury News
New Orleans Saints PK Garrett Hartley (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 17, but he said he would be ready for Week 15.
PK | Graham Gano | Washington Redskins | Injury News
Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins PK Graham Gano (foot) fully participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. He will be able to play in Week 15.
PK | Neil Rackers | Arizona Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers (groin) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 17, and is expected to miss at least one game.
