The return of the NFL means the return of large men getting injured. SB Nation’s Medical Expert breaks down all the major Week 1 injuries.
NFL Injury Report: AFC North Week 1 Injuries
Week 1 is in the books, so we’ll begin to look forward to Week 2. One of the things to watch is always the injury report, here’s a look around the division at who got dinged up in Week 1.
Read Article >NFL Injury Report, Week 1: Football Is Still Violent
Sept 9, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) is injured on a hit by New York Jets safety LaRon Landry (30) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE Jake Locker, Tennessee Titans (shoulder)
The Titans’ starter injured his left shoulder while attempting to make a tackle on a fumble return (that actually was an incompletion and ultimately overturned) in Tennessee’s 34-13 loss to the Patriots. Locker described the injury, which occurred to his non-throwing shoulder, as a bruise and head coach Mike Munchak voiced confidence that his second-year QB should be able to start next week at San Diego. As of now, there are no known plans for an MRI or any other testing; however, if Locker’s condition worsens over the week, Matt Hasslebeck would be in line to get the nod for Tennessee against the Chargers.
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