QUARTERBACKS
Marc Bulger, STL – Fractured Finger
According to reports Rams’ QB Marc Bulger will miss the remainder of the pre-season after breaking the pinkie finger on his right (throwing) hand. Bulger was hurt during practice earlier this week and after being treated in the locker room he tried returning. He threw the ball on the side but he told the medical staff that his finger was just too painful. X-rays after practice revealed a fracture and has been fitted for a splint that he will have to wear for the next 4 weeks. The injury will reportedly take anywhere from 4 – 6 weeks to completely heal so it looks like his status for Week 1 is questionable. Bulger told reporters that he will try and play in the team’s first pre-season game but I’m sure it will be more than just a pain-tolerance issue. If his finger hasn’t sufficiently healed I can’t imagine the medical staff clearing him to play. Kyle Boller is the immediate backup QB and he will take all of the team’s first-string snaps while Bulger is out.
Carson Palmer, CIN – High Ankle Sprain
Bengals’ QB Carson Palmer continues to be sidelined because of a high left ankle sprain and although the team is downplaying the severity of the injury they haven’t indicated when he will be ready to return. Palmer was hurt during the team’s first pre-season game and the injury appeared to be mild in nature. However he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and he has immediately fitted for a protective walking boot that he is still using. As expected Palmer was inactive for the Bengals’ second pre-season game and team officials aren’t sure when he will be able to play. Head coach Marvin Lewis has said that he expects Palmer to be healthy for the start of the regular season, but it would be nice to see him on the field sometime before then.
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