ST. LOUIS — Rams quarterback Sam Bradford has a high left ankle sprain and is in a walking boot, leaving his status for this week’s game at Dallas in question.
“In my experience with the high ankle sprains, you just never know,” Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said.
The only consolation for St. Louis (0-5) is Bradford’s plant foot is his right one.
• Offensive tackle Rodger Saffold (ankle bruise) and running back Cadillac Williams (thigh) are scheduled to undergo MRI exams.
Garrard to have back surgery.
Former Jaguars quarterback David Garrard will have surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back this week, likely preventing him from signing with another team.
Garrard let everyone know his situation amid reports the Raiders would consider signing Garrard to replace injured starter Jason Campbell, who had surgery Monday to repair a broken right clavicle.
Footnotes.
Tight end Antonio Gates (plantar fasciitis) practiced with the Chargers for the first time in several weeks in hopes of playing against the Jets. Running backs Ryan Mathews (calf) and Mike Tolbert (concussionlike symptoms) practiced, and receiver Vincent Jackson (hamstring), did not.
• Running back Jahvid Best experienced “concussionlike symptoms” after Sunday’s game against the 49ers.
• Redskins left guard Kory Lichtensteiger is done for the year with two torn knee ligaments. Tight end Chris Cooley will have surgery Wednesday on his left index finger. And left tackle Trent Williams has a high right ankle sprain. Coach Mike Shanahan said he will announce Wednesday whether Rex Grossman or John Beck will get the call at QB vs. Carolina.
• Texans safety Dominique Barber will go on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury. Safety Danieal Manning (lower leg bruise) and left tackle Duane Brown (bruised knee) are day to day.
• Bills left tackle Chris Hairston will miss up to four weeks with an injured right ankle. Linebacker Shawne Merriman’s status is uncertain after aggravating an Achilles tendon injury last week.
• Browns running back Peyton Hillis injured his left hamstring.
• Bears coach Lovie Smith said Devin Hester should be OK after leaving Sunday’s game with a chest injury. Safety Chris Harris is requesting a trade after being benched.
• Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga had a pink cast on his left foot and declined to talk to reporters.
• The Seahawks placed cornerback Marcus Trufant on injured reserve with a back injury that will end his season.
The Associated Press
