Week 16 infirmary report
Check out all the key injuries from Week 16 of the NFL season.
Originally Published: December 26, 2004
| Key Week 16 injuries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | What ails him | When he'll be back |
|
Jacob Bell Guard Titans |
Tore a ligament in his right knee during Saturday's loss to the Broncos. | Will miss the final game of the season and might miss part of training camp. |
|
Michael Boulware Safety Seahawks |
Carted off at the 2-minute warning with a sprained foot in the win over Arizona. | Status uncertain vs. Falcons in Week 17. |
|
Ken Dorsey Quarterback 49ers |
Left the loss to Buffalo with a bruised finger. | Status uncertain vs. Pats in Week 17. |
|
Chad Johnson Wide receiver Bengals |
Limped off the field in the second quarter against the Giants with an unspecified injury. | Returned to action. |
|
Walter Jones Offensive tackle Seahawks |
Taken for X-rays on his left ankle during the third quarter against Arizona. | Status uncertain vs. Falcons in Week 17. |
|
Byron Leftwich Quarterback Jaguars |
Has left the game vs. Texans with a concussion. | Returned to action. |
|
Clinton Portis Running back Redskins |
Left this afternoon's game against the Cowboys with a bruised shoulder. | Status uncertain vs. Vikings in Week 17. |
|
Ben Roethlisberger Quarterback Steelers |
Suffered a bruised sternum after getting driven to the ground by Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs early in the third quarter. Roethlisberger, taken to a local hospital after the game, played a few snaps of the next series, but was eventually replaced with Tommy Maddox. | Status uncertain vs. Bills in Week 17. |
|
Richard Seymour Defensive lineman Patriots |
Left the game in the third quarter against the Jets after his left leg was pushed sideways while his foot was planted in the turf. | Status uncertain vs. 49ers in Week 17. |
|
Fred Smoot Cornerback Redskins |
Left the game in the third quarter against the Redskins with a lower back sprain. | Status uncertain vs. Vikings in Week 17. |
|
Deshea Townsend Cornerback Steelers |
Broke his right hand against the Ravens. | Said he can play with a protective cast. |
|
Damien Woody Guard Lions |
Left the game against Chicago in the third quarter with a hip injury. | Status uncertain vs. Titans in Week 17. |
|
Jason Witten Tight end Cowboys |
Needed stitches on the bridge of his nose and will have X-rays to see if it's broken. | Status uncertain vs. Giants in Week 17. |
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