Missed practice for Reggie Bush; status remains unclear

Per Mike Florio, the Lions might think otherwise. The team listed Bush as questionable for Sunday’s game, yet are reportedly likely to decide to play it safe with Bush’s knee and sit him out for at least a game to ensure his health for the long run.

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While the extent of his participation in practice is unknown, Bush was optimistic when asked about his prognosis on Wednesday (courtesy of the Miami Sun-Sentinel):

Bush has been a pleasant surprise in 2012, rushing for 302 yards and two touchdowns on only 50 carries.

For his part, Bush was exuberant on Twitter Monday morning:

Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush injured his left knee in the second quarter of Sunday’s game with the New York Jets and wasn’t able to return to the game. According to the Palm Beach Post, the knee injury is “nothing season-ending” but will likely force the running back to miss a few more weeks of action.

Bush has a history of injury in that knee, as he tore his PCL in 2007, then both sprained his MCL and tore the meniscus in 2008.

His status to return is unclear. Trainers examined his left leg before he limped off the field.

Bush had 10 carries for 61 yards in the first half against the Jets. His 26-yard rush in the first quarter set up the Dolphins’ only touchdown of the half.