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It’s Official: Pennington’s ‘09 Season Is Over

by Chris Mottram
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We can remove “reportedly” from the headline: The Dolphins have placed Chad Pennington on injured reserve to make room for newly acquired QB Tyler Thigpen.

For Pennington, the injury may mean the end of his career. He will likely undergo a third surgery on his throwing shoulder.

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