The NFL released its official injury report Wednesday. The players below are listed according to their status. Check back frequently for injury updates heading into Super Bowl XXXIX:
Questionable
| TERRELL OWENS, WR, PHILADELPHIA |
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INJURY: Sprained right ankle/broken right fibulaWHEN OCCURRED: Dec. 19 vs. Dallas NORMAL RECOVERY TIME: 8-10 weeks THE LATEST: Owens plans to play without ankle guards. But he has been catching long passes during practice, and the Patriots expect him to be a handful on Sunday. Story |
Probable
| JON RUNYAN, OT, PHILADELPHIA |
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INJURY: KneeWHEN OCCURRED: Unknown THE LATEST: Runyan has been nursing a sprained knee, but he has started 143 consecutive games. The left tackle will need plenty of mobility to protect Donovan McNabb's back side Sunday. |
| MARK SIMONEAU, LB, PHILADELPHIA |
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INJURY: Strained ankle ligamentWHEN OCCURRED: Jan. 2 vs. Cincinnati NORMAL RECOVERY TIME: 3-6 weeks THE LATEST: Simoneau has been taking part in practice and may even start in the Super Bowl. He missed the Eagles' two playoff victories. Story |
| L.J. SMITH, TE, PHILADELPHIA |
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INJURY: BackWHEN OCCURRED: Unknown THE LATEST: Smith has had recurring lower-back problems in recent years. He'll have to play a significant role in the absence of Chad Lewis, who will miss the Super Bowl with a broken foot sustained in the NFC championship game. |
Not Listed
| RICHARD SEYMOUR, DL, NEW ENGLAND |
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INJURY: Slight MCL tear in left kneeWHEN OCCURRED: Dec. 26 at NY Jets NORMAL RECOVERY TIME: 3-6 weeks THE LATEST: Seymour is practicing with a brace on his left knee, but he had his best practice of the week Friday and has been cleared to play. "He's good to go," said head coach Bill Belichick. Story |
| TED JOHNSON, LB, NEW ENGLAND |
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INJURY: LegWHEN OCCURRED: Unknown THE LATEST: Johnson, who missed practice Monday with a leg injury, returned to the field Wednesday and did not appear to have any problems. Story |
Who's Out?
Philadelphia Eagles
OT Shawn Andrews (fractured right fibula)
RB Correll Buckhalter (knee)
OG Adrien Clarke (hamstring)
C Dominic Furio (ankle)
OG Jamaal Jackson (triceps)
DE N.D. Kalu (knee)
TE Chad Lewis (foot)
RB Bruce Perry (shoulder)
RB Jon Ritchie (knee)
LB Jason Short (fractured leg)
RB Thomas Tapeh (dislocated hip)
New England Patriots
LB Eric Alexander (ankle)
OT Tom Ashworth (back)
DE Rodney Bailey (Achilles)
TE Zeron Flemister (Achilles)
LB Dan Klecko (knee)
OT Adrian Klemm (ankle)
CB Ty Law (foot)
CB Tyrone Poole (knee)
WR P.K. Sam (reserve/suspended list)
S Guss Scott (knee)
DT Dana Stubblefield (ankle)
TE Ben Watson (knee)
INJURY: Sprained right ankle/broken right fibula
INJURY: Knee
INJURY: Strained ankle ligament
INJURY: Back
INJURY: Slight MCL tear in left knee
INJURY: Leg