ST. LOUIS — Sam Bradford ran in the pool and rode an exercise bicycle as the Rams tried to nurse their quarterback back to health.
If Bradford (ankle) can’t go Monday night at Seattle, St. Louis will likely be down to a player with zero NFL snaps because backup A.J. Feeley has all but ruled himself out with a broken thumb on his right hand.
“It’s pretty sore right now,” Feeley said. “It’s pretty swollen. It’s pretty tough to grip.”
Tom Brandstater, elevated from the practice squad last week, took snaps with the first string in an abbreviated practice that lasted about an hour Wednesday. The former Fresno State standout has been on the active roster for three games this year and a full season with Denver in 2009 after getting drafted in the sixth round.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said it was too early to hazard a guess about Bradford’s status.
“His status is the same,” Spagnuolo said. “We’re trying to get it to Monday.”
Feeley said it would be at least a week before swelling subsides and he can attempt to grip a football.
QB Garcia signs with Texans
HOUSTON Jeff Garcia signed with the Texans and will be their No. 3 quarterback behind rookie T.J. Yates and Jake Delhomme.
The 41-year-old Garcia had individual workouts in Houston following injuries to Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart.
The Texans also signed 43-year-old punter Matt Turk to replace Brett Hartmann, who was placed on injured reserve after tearing a left knee ligament Sunday.
Packers’ Walden charged with disorderly conduct green bay, wis. Packers linebacker Erik Walden was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct-domestic abuse following a fight with his girlfriend. Walden remains free on bond and is due back in court Dec. 27.
If convicted, Walden would face up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Footnotes
Mike Martz said he plans to return as the Bears’ offensive coordinator next season contrary to a report that said he will be gone after the season.
• The Chargers placed defensive end Luis Castillo (leg) on injured reserve and signed linebacker Nate Triplett to a two-year contract.
• Saints running back Mark Ingram (foot) said he might have to sit out Sunday’s game at Tennessee.
• Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman said his injured throwing shoulder is improving and he hopes to play Sunday against the Jaguars.
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