Dose: Green Re-Injures Toe
A. J. Green appeared to aggravate his toe injury during practice Wednesday and had to be carted off the field. He threw his shoe in disgust after suffering the injury, and let out an “audible sigh” on his way to the locker room.
Green originally suffered the toe injury against the Ravens on opening day, and was forced from the Bengals’ Week 2 matchup against the Falcons midway through the first quarter after aggravating the injury. He had played the Bengals’ last two games without incident, but now appears likely to miss multiple games.
With Marvin Jones (ankle) still sidelined, Mohamed Sanu, Dane Sanzenbacher and Brandon Tate are the Bengals’ top-three healthy receivers. With those “weapons” to work with on the outside, OC Hue Jackson will likely lean heavily on running backs Giovani Bernard and Jeremy Hill if Green is forced to miss any time. The Bengals play the Panthers on Sunday.
In Other News…
Calvin Johnson missed practice on Wednesday with a high-ankle sprain. Johnson said he hopes to play Week 6, but admitted “some injuries require rest” and that he will need “a lot of treatment” in order to play. He will at best be a game-time decision, and could be ruled out before Sunday. Make other plans.
Knowshon Moreno (elbow) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Last week Moreno said he was still four weeks away from returning, but signs continue to point to Moreno suiting up against the Packers this weekend. If he plays Moreno would likely see an even split of the carries with Lamar Miller, who has not been asked to carry the ball more than 15 times in any game this season despite Moreno’s absence.
Jaguars OC Jedd Fisch said he does not want four running backs carrying the ball each week, and hopes to have only two primary runners. With Toby Gerhart struggling with both health and production, it is conceivable he is replaced entirely by Denard Robinson and Storm Johnson as the primary ball carries in Jacksonville. Gerhart is teetering on drop-ability, while Johnson is a great add in deeper formats.
Saints coach Sean Payton said “there’s a chance” Mark Ingram (hand) plays following the Saints’ Week 6 bye. Ingram has been out since breaking a bone at the point where his thumb and palm come together against the Browns Week 2. Khiry Robinson has played well in Ingram’s stead, but Ingram is expected to receive the bulk of the early-down work once he returns.
Reggie Bush (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He has downplayed the ankle injury and called himself day-to-day, but it is concerning he could not get in at least a limited practice. Joique Bell (concussion) and Theo Riddick (hamstring) both returned to full practice on Wednesday.
Carson Palmer (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday. He threw for the second straight day without setback, but coach Bruce Arians said Palmer needs to get in at least one full practice in order to play against the Redskins this weekend. Drew Stanton (concussion) was also limited. Whoever starts will have a plus matchup against the struggling Washington secondary.
Adrian Peterson’s trial for child-abuse chargers is tentatively scheduled for December 1, but could be moved up to November 18 if a spot opens up on the Montgomery County Court’s docket. Peterson is hoping to get the case resolved as quickly as possible in an effort to return to the field this season. It is still unlikely Peterson plays another down this year.
The Washington Post’s Mike Jones disputed a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport claiming the Redskins' plan was to have Robert Griffin III back for the team’s Week 8 game against the Cowboys. “I was told that it’s inaccurate that the plan is for him to come back for the Cowboys game,” Jones said. “He’s making progress, but remains a ways off.” The most likely return date for RGIII is after the Redskins’ Week 10 bye.
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News and Notes
Rob Gronkowski is not listed on the Patriots’ injury report. He played a season-high 69-of-87 snaps against the Bengals Sunday night. … Arian Foster (hamstring) is probable for Thursday night’s game against the Colts. … Andre Johnson is questionable but expected to play on Thursday night against the Colts. … Jordan Reed (hamstring) expects to play against the Cardinals Week 6. … Derek Carr (knee, ankle) practiced on Wednesday, and is on track to play in Week 6. … Aaron Rodgers said rookie Davante Adams is “open on film a lot.” With Jarrett Boykin (groin) still sidelined, Adams is poised for a breakout. … Titans LT Michael Roos will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. No. 11 overall pick Taylor Lewan will fill in at left tackle. … CSN Bay Area expects the Raiders to show an increased commitment to the run under interim head coach Tony Sparano. Oakland ran the ball a league-low 31.5 percent of the time the first four weeks of the season. … Bucs interim OC Marcus Arroyo says he has “no concerns” about Doug Martin. Martin has a 2.5 YPC average on 94 carries this season. … Teddy Bridgewater (ankle) said he is 100 percent healthy. He will start Sunday against the Lions. … Odell Beckham (hamstring) is not on the Giants’ Week 6 injury report. He played just over 50 percent of the offensive snaps in his NFL debut last week. … Ravens placed CB Asa Jackson (toe) on injured reserve/designated to return. He is not eligible to play until Week 15. … Ravens RE Chris Canty (wrist) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. … 49ers RT Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL. … Cowboys SLB Bruce Carter (quad) is not expected to play Week 6 against the Seahawks. … Jaguars CB Dwayne Gratz (concussion) has been cleared to practice. … Titans placed SS Bernard Pollard (Achilles’) on injured reserve and signed CB Brandon Ghee. … Browns LE Phil Taylor will miss “a few weeks” after undergoing a knee scope. … Raiders placed MLB Nick Roach (concussion) on injured reserve. … Seahawks waived CB Josh Thomas.
Injury Quick Slants
Matt Forte (rest), Donald Brown (concussion), Vincent Jackson (ribs), Greg Olsen (ankle), Darrin Reaves (hip), Jake Locker (thumb), Ryan Mathews (knee), Cecil Shorts (hamstring), Jonathan Stewart (knee), Marvin Jones (ankle), Marlon Brown (pelvis), Harry Douglas (foot), Devin Hester (hamstring), Jarrett Boykin (groin), Josh McCown (thumb), Juwan Thompson (knee), Brandon Gibson (hamstring) and David Nelson (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Julio Jones (ankle), Keenan Allen (groin), Andre Ellington (foot), Eric Decker (hamstring), Fred Jackson (ankle), Mike Wallace (hamstring), Cordarrelle Patterson (hip), Mike Evans (groin), Shonn Greene (hamstring), Malcom Floyd (calf) and Marqise Lee (hamstring) were limited on Wednesday. Jordan Cameron (shoulder), Ben Tate (knee), Jerick McKinnon (ankle), Vontaze Burfict (concussion) and Andre Caldwell (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday.
