NFL Week 17 Final Injury Report

These Injury reports are for the three games that matter to the New England Patriots and there playoff chances…

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at BALTIMORE RAVENS

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Status Report

PROBABLE RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee)

BALTIMORE RAVENS Status Report

OUT LB Antwan Barnes (chest), WR Marcus Maxwell (hip)

QUESTIONABLE T Willie Anderson (foot), LB Jarret Johnson (calf), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), S Ed Reed (thigh), RB Ray Rice (calf), CB Samari Rolle (ankle), T Adam Terry (knee), CB Fabian Washington (toe)

PROBABLE WR Yamon Figurs (head), DE Trevor Pryce (illness)

MIAMI DOLPHINS at NEW YORK JETS

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Status Report

QUESTIONABLE

CB Will Allen (groin), LB Channing Crowder (knee)

NEW YORK JETS

Status Report

QUESTIONABLE

WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), T Wayne Hunter (shoulder), LB Bryan Thomas (shoulder)

PROBABLE

LB Eric Barton (knee), WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), LB David Harris (groin), DE Kris Jenkins (hip)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at BUFFALO BILLS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Status Report

OUT

LB Tedy Bruschi (knee), S Raymond Ventrone (jaw), G Billy Yates (hand)

QUESTIONABLE

LB Gary Guyton (ankle), T Mark LeVoir (ankle), CB Deltha O’Neal (ankle), LB Vince Redd (ankle), S James Sanders (abdomen), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder), DE Richard Seymour (back), DE Ty Warren (groin)

PROBABLE

CB Ellis Hobbs (shoulder), T Matt Light (shoulder), DT Vince Wilfork (shoulder)

BUFFALO BILLS

Status Report

OUT

CB Jabari Greer (knee), WR James Hardy (knee)

DOUBTFUL

LB Teddy Lehman (groin), WR Roscoe Parrish (knee), T Jason Peters (knee)

QUESTIONABLE

RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder), LB Kawika Mitchell (knee)

Around the NFL

LB Shawne Merriman has decided to forego surgery and attempt to play this season…..a highly risky move on his part that could, at just 26, put his career in jeopardy.

The Pats continue to experiment with their defensive formations.

The Bengals are hoping to help their banged up WR core by using RB Rudi Johnson as trade bait…… with a 2.9 ypc last year, what are they going to get in reurn?

The Jags finally get DE Derrick Harvey into camp. This guy is suppose to be the pure pass rusher they lack, but his missing most of the pre-season will not help them.

The cracks are starting to show in Indy. Peyton Manning is back at practice, but he will be without his starting center for at least 6 weeks.

The Ravens made a move to replace the injured DL Dwan Edwards.

Also in Ravens news, it appears QB Kyle Boller does not need surgery…..I am sure the Baltimore faithful will sleep at ease knowing that.

Matt Ryan was recently named the starting QB for the Atlanta Falcons, a difficult task for a first year player. Ryan will not have to look too far in his own locker room to see how this could turn out for him.

The Cowboys look to add some depth behind their superstar QB.

Speaking of back ups, SI.com’s Don Banks apparently had a slow news day and ranked all 32 of the NFL’s backup QBs.

Finally, sad news to report. Two days ago, Kyle Eckel, the undrafted fullback from the Naval Academy, was let go by the Patriots despite having as many TDs as Willie Parker and Julius Jones, and more scores than Thomas Jones.

UPDATES

The reasons as to why two former Pro-Bowlers remain unemployed are starting to surface.

First, according to Romeo Crennell, if Ty Law is going to start then he wants starter’s salary, and this is more than likely what has prevented New England from signing him thus far. The Pats brought in a slew of DB and would probably be unwilling to chew up remaining cap space for the 34 year-old.

Second, Daunte Culpepper, despite being injured for most of the past few seasons, has not convinced teams he is willing to accept a back up role as some teams believe he expects to be given the chance to compete for a starting spot. Culpepper is probably not going to get a starting job until he can prove he is healthy and can play at a high level again….playing in Oakland and Miami have done him no favors.

Tuesday Morning Quick Hitters

The Red Sox got back to their winning ways as Jon Lester plays stopper again. Red Sox win 6 – 3.

Tampa Bay handled the California Angels 6 – 4. BJ Upton had another base running gaffe, but the rest of Rays picked up his slack. The Rays are still 4 1/2 games up on the Red Sox.

The Chicago White Sox got homer happy in a 13 – 5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday.

The Minnesota Twins fall to 1 game back of the White Sox, losing to the A’s 3 – 2.

The Pittsburgh Pirates stopped their 4 game skid while stopping the New York Mets 6 game win streak, Pirates win 5 – 2.

CC Sabathia threw another complete game, helping the Brewers beat the Houston Astros 9 – 3.

With Chad Johnson out 3 weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to sign free agent WR Chris Henry. Marvin Lewis made these comments and these comments within the last month, it is amazing how a shoulder injury to your top wideout and injury to your no. 3 wideout can change your perspective.

The Cleveland Browns lose QB Derek Anderson to possible concussion in 37-34 loss to the Giants. No word on whether Brady Quinn giggled uncontrollably when he entered the game…

Tom Brady talks about a “new” foot injury. Remember that sign from a couple days ago?!?

Terrell Suggs signs offer sheet and is finished with his holdout for the Baltimore Ravens.

Tarvaris Jackson “may” play on injured knee, that is always a spectacular idea for a young mobile QB in the NFL.

ESPN is reporting that Shawn Kemp will be playing in Europe next season. In related news, latex factories go into overdrive.

The Philadelphia 76ers officially signed Andre Iguodala to an $80 million contract Monday.

Saturday Morning Quick Hitters

Michael Phelps won his 7th Gold Medal Friday night, beating among others, still World Record holder, Maine’s own Ian Crocker. Phelps won the 100M Breaststroke with a time of 50.58 seconds. Overnight, controversy over the win abounds.

Maine’s Anna Willard goes to steeplechase finals. In other news, Big Brown was terrible in the 100M backstroke, and his trainer blamed the jockey.

The LA Angels officially lost Maicer Izturis for the season on Friday. The Angels also lost the game, losing to the Cleveland Indians and Cliff Lee, 3 – 2.

Mike Pelfrey had another strong performance as the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 -1.

Daryle Ward hits a 3 run, pinch hit HR in the 9th to push the Chicago Cubs over the Florida Marlins, 6 – 5.

The New York Yankees are finding new ways to lose. Mo Rivera’s wild pitch loses the game to the Royals 4 -3. In other Yankee news, the 2nd coming of The Mick, Melky Cabrera, was sent to AAA yesterday.

The Tampa Bay Rays blasted the terrible Texas Rangers 7 – 0 on Friday. Matt Garza pitched a complete game 2 hitter for the win.

The AARP was very happy with The Philadelphia Phillies 1 – 0 win over the San Diego Padres Friday.

The LA Dodgers rallied late to overtake the Milwaukee Brewers 5 – 3.

ESPN’s John Clayton is reporting the Baltimore Ravens LB Terell Suggs has signed a new deal and is expected in camp Saturday.

Some New York Giants player named David Tyree…whoever he is…will probably end up on the PUP list….really not even sure why I posted this, no one knows who he is anyway.(No really I’m not bitter about that catch he made in the Super Bowl, seriously, I’m not. Just stop talking about it. Really. I’m serious. F^%k you!)

Micheal Finley opts to stay in San Antonio.

Ben Gordon says he is done in Chicago.

Saturday Morning Quick Hitters

Tid bits from around that didn’t get included in round one (it’s too hot to be outside today)

David Duval realizes it’s not 1999.

David Ortiz, please save some for Hadlock Field! Papi helps send Klinger home crying again.

New England Native, Kevin Hench, puts together a nice Top 10 list of MLB Jerks for the 1st half of the year.

Ravens make yet another mistake at QB and ink a $30 MIL contract with Joe Flacco.

New Portland Pirates parent club, locks up Ryan Miller to long term deal.