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August 11th, 2008

NFL Preseason Injuries - Fantasy Football Injury Update

Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers
While the major news regarding Steve Smith is his two-game suspension for punching a teammate, Smith now has some injury woes to deal with. Smith suffered a concussion in a preseason game that could sideline him for a bit. The good news is that he should be ready for when […]

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May 9th, 2008

Quinn Sypniewski Injury Update

The Baltimore Ravens already have their first major injury of the 2008 NFL season. Quinn Sypniewski, a backup tight end, was lost for the season after tearing a knee ligament in minicamp. Sypniewski will need approximately nine months to fully heal.
During the 2007 season, Sypniewski played a larger than expected role due to […]

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April 1st, 2008

Tom Brady Offseason Injury Status

Tom Brady’s ankle injury shouldn’t hinder him during the NFL offseason, according to a recent report. Brady had his ankle checked on and it appears to be mostly healed.
Brady’s ankle came into the news around the time of the Super Bowl when photographers spotted Brady with a cast on his ankle prior to the big […]

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March 25th, 2008

Brandon Marshall Injury Information

Brandon Marshall, who had a breakout season in 2007 with the Denver Broncos, has reportedly suffered a serious arm laceration. According to a report, Marshall tripped on a fastfood bag while vacationing with his family.
Marshall is said to have suffered injuries to an artery, a vein, a nerve and a tendon. Some reports are saying […]

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February 24th, 2008

Antonio Gates Injury Update - Fantasy Football

After dealing with a nagging toe injury during the 2007 playoffs that had him listed as doubtful in the last two games, San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has opted to have surgery on his toe. The surgery will be done by Dr. Robert Anderson, a top foot surgeon.
The surgery is a relatively major […]

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February 11th, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Injury Comeback Team

Here are NFL players who were injured in 2007 who could potentially return in grand fashion for the 2008 fantasy football season.
QB Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers
After playing great to begin the season, Delhomme got hurt in the season’s third game against the Atlanta Falcons. Delhomme’s elbow injury eventually required surgery and he was out for […]

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February 2nd, 2008

Plaxico Burress Super Bowl Injury Update

As has been the case for much of the season, Plaxico Burress was slowed in practice this week by injury. In addition to his chronic ankle injury that has plagued him all year, he also had some pain in his knee.
Should it be time to panic if you have Burress on your Super Bowl […]

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January 20th, 2008

Playoff Fantasy Football: Injury Updates

QB Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Rivers is listed as doubtful but he’s expected to play. Even if he’s suited up, avoid him at all costs. Their reports that Rivers has a partially torn ACL that he’s going to try to play through. If that’s the case, we’ll likely see Billy Volek at some point.
RB LaDainian […]

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January 14th, 2008

Playoff Fantasy Football - Injury Update

QB Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Rivers hurt his knee late in the game against the Indianapolis Colts and wasn’t able to return. As the Chargers head into a matchup next week against the New England Patriots, it’ll be interesting to see who will start at quarterback. If Rivers can’t go, Billy Volek will get the […]

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January 9th, 2008

Playoff Fantasy Football – Injury Update

QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Romo hurt his thumb late in the regular season and his play suffered down the stretch. It’s tough to say whether the injury caused the poor play or whether it was simply a case of the Cowboys winding down in preparation for the playoffs. Whatever the truth is, Romo had one […]

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