After being ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers, the Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown was further ruled for all the remaining games for this season: he was placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of a right foot injury.
Suffering the injury in last Sunday’s victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brown unfortunately repeats what happened to him in the 2007 season, when he missed the final nine games with a right knee injury. The Dolphins had hoped Brown might be able to return this year but had to make the roster move after the running back was examined by a specialist.
As expected, back up Ricky Williams will replace Brown to start at running back for the remaining season. The 2002 NFL rushing champion is coming off his first 100-yard game of the season and is averaging a career-best 5.3 yards per carry. Everything is perfect but the age. Williams is 32 now, and a lot doubt that whether he can handle a workhorse role. Perhaps current backup running back Lex Hilliard, a 2008 sixth-round draft pick who has yet to carry the ball since putting on NFL jersey, may share some work with Williams.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Falcons CB Williams suffered season-ending injury on knee
The Atlanta Falcons will have to find help at cornerback through a trade before Tuesday’s deadline as cornerback Brian Williams needs to be placed on season-ending injured reserve with torn anterior cruciate ligament.
According to Falcons Coach Mike Smith, Williams tore the anterior cruciate ligament “and some other things” in his right knee in Sunday night’s 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears. Williams landed awkwardly on his right knee while defending a pass to tight end wearing Bears jersey: Greg Olsen, in the end zone in the fourth quarter. He was replaced by Chevis Jackson on the following play. Smith also confirmed that Williams will have to undergo a reconstructive knee surgery.
With Williams’ absence, the Falcons may give more playing time to Tye Hill and Jackson, who was beaten by Olsen on a 2-yard touchdown pass whiling playing in Williams’ spot in Sunday’s game. Oct. 20th is the NFL deadline for player trade, so it was urgent for the Falcons to make a decision on Williams’ replacement.
According to Falcons Coach Mike Smith, Williams tore the anterior cruciate ligament “and some other things” in his right knee in Sunday night’s 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears. Williams landed awkwardly on his right knee while defending a pass to tight end wearing Bears jersey: Greg Olsen, in the end zone in the fourth quarter. He was replaced by Chevis Jackson on the following play. Smith also confirmed that Williams will have to undergo a reconstructive knee surgery.
With Williams’ absence, the Falcons may give more playing time to Tye Hill and Jackson, who was beaten by Olsen on a 2-yard touchdown pass whiling playing in Williams’ spot in Sunday’s game. Oct. 20th is the NFL deadline for player trade, so it was urgent for the Falcons to make a decision on Williams’ replacement.
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