Wednesday Injury Report

Sir Psycho Sexy · 09-30-2009, 03:47 PM

New Orleans Saints Wednesday injury report: Left tackle Jermon Bushrod not expecting to play

Michael DeMocker / The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints left tackle Jermon Bushrod said he won't be able to play Sunday because of ankle and knee injuries.Left tackle Jermon Bushrod said he doesn't expect to play Sunday against the New York Jets after aggravating his right ankle at Buffalo. That means fourth-year pro Zach Strief will return to the starting lineup.

Strief should be fine in the role. He has started one game at left tackle in each of the past three years and played much of the second half at left tackle against Buffalo last Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Saints' original starter at left tackle, Jammal Brown, popped into the locker room Wednesday, one day after the team announced that he was placed on injured reserve, ending his season with a hip injury.
Brown declined to comment about the decision, but he is clearly disappointed about the way things have turned out. "It's just a bad deal," he said.

In other injury news Wednesday:
- Receiver Lance Moore returned to practice on a limited basis with his lingering hamstring injury. It's possible he could make his return this week against the New York Jets.

- Tailback Pierre Thomas also practiced on a limited basis. He said his knee sprain is close to 100 percent, but he's still feeling some after-effects from the flu bug that attacked him last week.

- Cornerback Malcolm Jenkins missed practice with a left ankle injury he suffered at Buffalo. His status for Sunday's game is unclear.

- Long snapper Jason Kyle did not practice because of right knee and right ankle injuries. Coach Sean Payton said linebacker Troy Evans and safety Chris Reis could both fill in on an emergency basis, but he is optimistic that Kyle will be able to play.

- Defensive end Bobby McCray sat out Wednesday with a back injury, but he was able to play through the injury last week.

- Tailback Mike Bell (knee), defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy (knee) and tight end Darnell Dinkins (foot) remained out with lingering injuries.

By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune
September 30, 2009, 3:22PM

09-30-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Wednesday Injury Report New Orleans Saints Wednesday injury report: Left tackle Jermon Bushrod not expecting to play Michael DeMocker / The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints left tackle Jermon Bushrod said he won't be able to play Sunday because of ankle and knee injuries.Left tackle Jermon Bushrod said he doesn't expect to play Sunday against the New York Jets after aggravating his right ankle at Buffalo. That means fourth-year pro Zach Strief will return to the starting lineup. Strief should be fine in the role. He has started one game at left tackle in each of the past three years and played much of the second half at left tackle against Buffalo last Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saints' original starter at left tackle, Jammal Brown, popped into the locker room Wednesday, one day after the team announced that he was placed on injured reserve, ending his season with a hip injury. Brown declined to comment about the decision, but he is clearly disappointed about the way things have turned out. "It's just a bad deal," he said. In other injury news Wednesday: - Receiver Lance Moore returned to practice on a limited basis with his lingering hamstring injury. It's possible he could make his return this week against the New York Jets. - Tailback Pierre Thomas also practiced on a limited basis. He said his knee sprain is close to 100 percent, but he's still feeling some after-effects from the flu bug that attacked him last week. - Cornerback Malcolm Jenkins missed practice with a left ankle injury he suffered at Buffalo. His status for Sunday's game is unclear. - Long snapper Jason Kyle did not practice because of right knee and right ankle injuries. Coach Sean Payton said linebacker Troy Evans and safety Chris Reis could both fill in on an emergency basis, but he is optimistic that Kyle will be able to play. - Defensive end Bobby McCray sat out Wednesday with a back injury, but he was able to play through the injury last week. - Tailback Mike Bell (knee), defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy (knee) and tight end Darnell Dinkins (foot) remained out with lingering injuries. By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune September 30, 2009, 3:22PM Attached Thumbnails
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