They’re Hurtin’ – Key Injuries

Big Boo-Boos!

The beginning of preseason is always met with hype and enthusiasm. Some claim that coaches are too cautious with their prized starters, denying fans the opportunity to see their favorite players, like the Giants Eli Manning. His team’s Rhett Bomar, third on the depth chart, played the entire preseason game because #1 and #2 were in street clothes. (side note: doesn’t Rhett Bomar sound like a movie star name?) Based on the list below, we may see fewer minutes and series for the starting players next week.

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Quarterbacks:
• Eli Manning: Gash on the forehead.
• Donovan McNabb, Washington Redskins: Left ankle, day-to-day
• Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Fractured the top of his thumb on this throwing hand. Out for preseason.
• Jim Sorgi, New York Giants: Torn shoulder muscle, expected return 2-3 weeks
• Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos: Bruised ribs, out 2 – 3 preseason games
• A.J. Feely, St. Louis Rams: Thumb and elbow, MRI Monday

Cornerbacks:
• Maurice Leggett (reserve): Neck injury

Tackles:
• Russell Okung, Seattle Seahawks, LT: Ankle injury; potentially season-ending.
• Corey Peters, Atlanta Falcons, Defensive Tackle: Left knee injury, should start.
• Trent Williams, Washington Redskins, LT: Elbow contusion

Safeties:
• Gibril Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals: Knee injury, potentially season-ending.
• Kareem Moore, Washington Redskins: Right knee injury, light sprain

Linebackers:
• Stephen Hodge, Dallas Cowboys: Knee, PUP list
• Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears, Middle Linebacker: Left calf sprain; out for the remainder of preseason.

Running Backs:
• D.J. Ware, New York Giants: Concussion.

Fullbacks:
• Mike Sellers, Washington Redskins: Left knee injury, day-to-day

Guards:
• Kyle Kosier, Dallas Cowboys, Left Guard: Sprained right MCL, out 4 – 6 weeks

Defensive Ends:
• Marcus Spears, Dallas Cowboys: Knee; out 4 – 6 weeks

Tight Ends:
• John Phillips, Dallas Cowboys: Knee, out for season.