QUARTERBACKS
Shaun Hill, SF – Strained Lower Back
49ers’ starting QB Shaun Hill suffered a lower back strain during Tuesday’s practice, but he was back on the field on Thursday and it appears that he is going to be OK. Hill left Tuesday’s practice after tweaking his back. He was cleared to practice on Wednesday however he didn’t last very long and he spent the remainder of the day in the training room. There were reports that suggested Hill’s back was serious. The good news is that the injury was diagnosed as a minor strain and the medical staff was so confident that Hill was going to be fine that he wasn’t even sent for an MRI. He took part in all team drills on Thursday and according to reporters in attendance he moved about comfortably and appeared to be pain-free. Don’t be surprised if he starts this weekend and plays the entire first half.
Carson Palmer, CIN – Sprained Ankle
Bengals’ QB Carson Palmer, who missed Thursday’s pre-season game against the Rams because of an ankle sprain, could return to practice with the team this weekend and head coach Marvin Lewis is confident that Palmer will be ready for the regular season. Palmer injured his ankle 2 weeks ago and he hasn’t practiced or played since. According to reports he is progressing well and he might be healthy enough to play in the team’s final exhibition. The Bengals might still keep him out for the remainder of the pre-season as a precaution, but he should be in the starting lineup for Cincinnati in Week 1.
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