Losing the season’s second game to the Arizona Cardinals is bad enough for the Minnesota Vikings, and bad things always come together: linebacker E.J. Henderson got a brutal injury to his leg and may not be able to play games in his
Vikings jersey for the remaining games.
Henderson fractured his femur while trying to tackle Cardinals running back Tim Hightower late in the fourth quarter and his leg twisted violently as he went down. Being taken off the field on a motorized cart after doctors spent several minutes attending to the star linebacker, Henderson did not return. His brother and teammate, Erin, held Henderson’s hand as they were driven to the locker room.
According to Vikings Coach Brad Childress, Henderson will undergo surgery in Phoenix, indicating the linebacker may be sidelined for longer than the time before season ends. As a key part of Minnesota’s defensive success this season, Henderson may have to leave his team earlier than other teammates again. His last season was also cut short because of injury.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Jets safety Leonhard had limited practice Friday and may miss game Sunday
The New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard returned to practice Friday. Still wearing a cast on his hand, he participated in individual drills as well as some team activities, indicating that he may be able to wear back his Jets jersey and play with the team this Sunday against the New England Patriots.
Leonhard broke his right thumb in last Sunday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. And according to Coach Rex Ryan, he would consult with Leonhard and the team’s trainers to see how he feels leading up to the game Sunday. And Leonhard himself seemed optimistic on his playing status.
“It was better than I thought it would be,” Leonhard said of practicing with the cast. “If I wasn’t able to do that today, it would have been very hard to play on Sunday.”
If he cannot play, Eric Smith will start in his place. And if he plays, he will be replaced on punt returns by Jerricho Cotchery, who last returned punts in 2005 and averaged 7.8 yards a return.
Leonhard broke his right thumb in last Sunday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. And according to Coach Rex Ryan, he would consult with Leonhard and the team’s trainers to see how he feels leading up to the game Sunday. And Leonhard himself seemed optimistic on his playing status.
“It was better than I thought it would be,” Leonhard said of practicing with the cast. “If I wasn’t able to do that today, it would have been very hard to play on Sunday.”
If he cannot play, Eric Smith will start in his place. And if he plays, he will be replaced on punt returns by Jerricho Cotchery, who last returned punts in 2005 and averaged 7.8 yards a return.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Jets RB Washington broke leg and had surgery
The New York Jets will lose their running back Leon Washington indefinitely as he broke right leg in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The team said Sunday after the game that Washington would be out indefinitely as he underwent surgery on his leg.
“That’s unfortunate,” Coach Rex Ryan said. “It’s obviously a severe injury, but hopefully he’ll be joining us sooner than later.”
Washington went down on his only carry of the day when a defender in Raiders jersey rolled up on his right leg after a 6-yard run. It was a very serious injury and the bone broke through the skin. Washington was helped off the field by two trainers and then taken away on a cart. Later he was diagnosed with a broken right fibula and underwent surgery.
Washington made the Pro Bowl last season as a kick returner. He is also the Jets second-leading rusher with 330 yards on 71 carries. After he left the field, rookie Shonn Greene took over and carried 19 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
“That’s unfortunate,” Coach Rex Ryan said. “It’s obviously a severe injury, but hopefully he’ll be joining us sooner than later.”
Washington went down on his only carry of the day when a defender in Raiders jersey rolled up on his right leg after a 6-yard run. It was a very serious injury and the bone broke through the skin. Washington was helped off the field by two trainers and then taken away on a cart. Later he was diagnosed with a broken right fibula and underwent surgery.
Washington made the Pro Bowl last season as a kick returner. He is also the Jets second-leading rusher with 330 yards on 71 carries. After he left the field, rookie Shonn Greene took over and carried 19 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Steelers RB Parker skipped Wednesday practice with toe injury unhealed
After missing the 38-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker also missed the team’s practice Wednesday because of the injured left big toe. And the injury may keep him out of a second game, which will be held in Detroit this Sunday.
“I’m a competitor and I want to compete and show the world what I’ve got but, at the same time, I’ve got to be smart about it,” said Parker, who ran for at least 1,200 yards every season from 2005-07. “Right now, I’m not where I need to be.”
The last time when Parker played in Detroit, he made a 75-yard touchdown run and helped the Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 in the Super Bowl in February 2006. It would be a pity if he would not play this Sunday’s game at Detroit. But it would also be a good chance for Rashard Mendenhall, who started last Sunday’s game against the Chargers and ran for 65 yards and two touchdowns in his place.
“I’m a competitor and I want to compete and show the world what I’ve got but, at the same time, I’ve got to be smart about it,” said Parker, who ran for at least 1,200 yards every season from 2005-07. “Right now, I’m not where I need to be.”
The last time when Parker played in Detroit, he made a 75-yard touchdown run and helped the Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 in the Super Bowl in February 2006. It would be a pity if he would not play this Sunday’s game at Detroit. But it would also be a good chance for Rashard Mendenhall, who started last Sunday’s game against the Chargers and ran for 65 yards and two touchdowns in his place.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Former WR Givens filed lawsuit against Titans for keeping knee problem secret
Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver David Givens filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the team, claiming that the team failed to tell him about a defect in his knee that led to an injury and eventually ended his career.
Givens said in the lawsuit that a doctor discovered a defect in his knee, which may need surgery at some point and may cause him to be unable to make a full 16-game season, during a physical around the time his contract was being negotiated in March 2006. However, the team officials did not tell Givens about the defect and urged him to keep playing after he put on giants jersey.
“The decision was made by the Titans management, coaching and medical staffs to risk serious injury and aggravation to a pre-existing condition without so much as consulting or discussing that situation with David Givens,” the lawsuit said.
The receiver signed a five-year, $24 million deal with an $8 million signing bonus in March 2006 with the Titans. He was injured on the second play of the fourth quarter of a 27-26 loss to Baltimore in November of 2006. Givens tore his anterior cruciate ligament, meniscus and needed bone plugs inserted to repair a broken bone in the knee. He also needed another surgery in 2007 to clean up meniscus and shave down some of the bone. And by so far, he still undergoing rehabilitation.
Givens said in the lawsuit that a doctor discovered a defect in his knee, which may need surgery at some point and may cause him to be unable to make a full 16-game season, during a physical around the time his contract was being negotiated in March 2006. However, the team officials did not tell Givens about the defect and urged him to keep playing after he put on giants jersey.
“The decision was made by the Titans management, coaching and medical staffs to risk serious injury and aggravation to a pre-existing condition without so much as consulting or discussing that situation with David Givens,” the lawsuit said.
The receiver signed a five-year, $24 million deal with an $8 million signing bonus in March 2006 with the Titans. He was injured on the second play of the fourth quarter of a 27-26 loss to Baltimore in November of 2006. Givens tore his anterior cruciate ligament, meniscus and needed bone plugs inserted to repair a broken bone in the knee. He also needed another surgery in 2007 to clean up meniscus and shave down some of the bone. And by so far, he still undergoing rehabilitation.
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