The National Football Post reports that Packers CB Al Harris is done for the season with a torn ACL.
This is a career-threatening injury for the 35-year-old. Harris had to be carted off the field Sunday and couldn't walk in the locker room. Packers OLB Aaron Kampman is believed to have an even worse knee injury. Harris will need reconstructive surgery. Tramon Williams will take over at right corner.
Ladell Betts tore his the MCL in his left knee, according to a Washington D.C. radio station.
This report isn't a sure thing yet, but it's not looking good for Clinton Portis' backup. Betts was injured when Cowboys linebacker Bradie James landed awkwardly on the runner's back leg. Betts was helped to the sideline before being carted off the field in a huge aircast. Look for the Redskins to sign Marcus Mason, while Rock Cartwright will immedialtey assume a starting role. Betts is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy confirmed in his post-game press conference that OLB Aaron Kampman and CB Al Harris suffered serious leg injuries in Sunday's win over San Francisco.
It's worth noting that 49ers playcaller Jimmy Raye immediately attacked replacement Tramon Williams after Harris went down in the fourth quarter. Both players are believed to have injured their knees. Harris couldn't even walk after the game, but beat writer Greg Bedard says Kampman's injury is more severe. Both longtime Packers have likely been lost for the season.
Rock Cartwright stepped in for an injured Ladell Betts and picked up 140 total yards in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.
Clinton Portis has already been ruled out for Week 12, and Betts reportedly has a torn MCL. That will make Cartwright the Redskins' starter and he won't be threatened by Quinton Ganther or Marcus Mason. He's a solid good pass-catcher (seven grabs Sunday) and will be a hot waiver wire add this week.
X-rays came back negative on Matthew Stafford's left shoulder following Sunday's 38-37 win over Cleveland.
Coach Jim Schwartz, as usual, said it's "too early to tell" if Stafford will be ready for Week 12. The Lions will play his status close to the vest, but Stafford reentered Sunday's game and finished in overtime, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew. The minor injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, so Stafford isn't likely to miss next week.
Kurt Warner went to the locker room early before halftime of Sunday's game, and was replaced by Matt Leinart.
The Cardinals say Warner's injury is to his "head," but he appeared to ding his shoulder while being driven to the turf on a late second-quarter play. Warner walked off with a disgruntled look on his face, and Leinart started the third quarter. Warner may have been concussed or suffered a stinger. He's "questionable," but unlikely to return with Arizona nursing a 21-3 lead.
Marshawn Lynch, who left in the second quarter Sunday with a shoulder injury, said after the game that he expects to be fine.
Lynch had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches and no touchdowns before departing. He'll undergo a precautionary MRI Monday, which will go a long way in determining his readiness for Week 12.
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