National Football League Foot Injury Update

Arizona Cardinals
Kerry Rhodes, FS
Rhodes was dealing with a foot injury from practice this week, is probable for Week 3 against Philadelphia.
Arizona Cardinals
John Skelton, QB
Skelton has not been practicing for Week 3 against Philadelphia because of an ankle injury. Kevin Kolb will likely start in his place.
Arizona Cardinals
Adrian Wilson, SS
Wilson has been in limited participation in practice all week and is questionable for Week 3 because of an ankle injury.
Buffalo Bills
Jairus Byrd, FS
Bills coach Chan Gailey said Monday that Byrd injured his foot in Week 2 and it was swollen, but he expects him to play Week 3 against the Browns.
Buffalo Bills
Ruvell Martin, WR
Martin was added to the active roster earlier this month, filling the vacancy created by Ron Brooks' move to the injured reserve recall with a foot injury. No specifics on what kind of ankle injury he has, but Martin is questionable for Week 3 against Cleveland.
Carolina Panthers
Byron Bell, T
No specific information is available, other than Bell has an ankle injury.
Carolina Panthers
Ryan Kalil, C
No specific information in available, other than Kalil has an ankle injury.
Carolina Panthers
Kealoha Pilares, WR
Pilares has a foot injury and is probable for Week 3 against the Giants.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Stewart will be a game time decision for Week 3 against the Giants. Coach Ron Rivera said Stewart has a toe injury, "It's more of a thing where the toe's connected to the ankle. I'm not quite sure how to explain it. But it's sore."
Chicago Bears
Matt Forte, RB
Forte did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 against St. Louis. However, coach Lovie Smith said during a conference call he has been surprised by Forte's progress: "He is making progress. I'm not trying to run away from the question, but that's pretty much it. He was able to do a little bit his first day out. He's a quick healer. We'll see exactly where he is, but it's not as bad as we initially thought way back. Whenever you can't finish a game, there's a lot of concern, but again, he's healing quickly."
Chicago Bears
Julius Peppers, DE
Peppers has been suffering from a foot injury and has not been practicing. He is questionable for Week 3 against St. Louis.
Cleveland Browns
Juqua Parker, DE
Parker has a foot injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 3 against Buffalo.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff still has not practiced because of a high ankle sprain and is questionable for Week 3 against Tampa Bay.
Denver Broncos
Chris Harris, SS
Harris has an ankle injury and has not been practicing. He is questionable for Week 3 against Houston.
Detroit Lions
Calvin Johnson, WR
Johnson sat out practice on Wednesday, because of a lingering foot issue, but he is expected to play in Week 3 against Tennessee.
Detroit Lions
Chris Houston, CB
Houston had full practice on Wednesday and is probable for Week 3 against Tennessee. He is still dealing with an ankle injury.
Green Bay Packers
James Starks, RB
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday he expects Starks to practice this week. Starks has been out with a toe injury and his role when he's healthy has yet to be determined. "It'll be good to get him back out there, but turf toe is an injury, I don't think you just jump out of bed one day and you're OK. There will be some transition time for him to come back. As far as his role, that's really determined during the week. Our running back position is probably as competitive as it's ever been since I've been here. I feel really good about that group, top to bottom," said McCarthy.
Houston Texans
Antonio Smith, DE
Smith has been fined $21,000 for kicking Miami guard Richie Incognito during last week's win over the Dolphins. Smith missed two practices this week because of a sore ankle (perhaps because of that kick?!) and said he was only retaliating when Incognito tried to twist his ankle after the whistle. He is questionable for Week 3 against Denver.
Indianapolis Colts
Pan Angerer, LB
Angerer has been listed among the team's inactives as he continues to deal with a foot injury. He is questionable for Week 3 against Jacksonville.
Indianapolis Colts
Dwight Freeney, DE
Freeney has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and could miss at least a month of playing time. Freeney is originally from Hartford.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Austen Lane, DE
Lane has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 3 against Indianapolis. There has been no update on his injury.
Kansas City Chiefs
Allen Bailey, DE
No specific update on Bailey's ankle injury, other than he has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 3 against New Orleans.
Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Toribio, DT
There is no update on Toribio's ankle condition. He has participated in limited practices and is questionable for Week 3 against New Orleans.
Miami Dolphins
Lamar Miller, RB
Miller has an ankle injury, but has participated in full practice and is likely for Week 3 against the Jets.
Miami Dolphins
Kao Misi, OLB
Misi has a foot injury, but has participated in full practice and is likely for Week 3 against the Jets.
Minnesota Vikings
Rhett Ellison, TE
Ellison's ankle injury seems to be clearing up and he has participated in full practice. He is probable for Week 3 against San Francisco.
Minnesota Vikings
Marvin Mitchell, LB
Mitchell's ankle injury is clearing as well and he has participated in full practice. He too is likely for Week 3 against San Francisco.
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
Sendejo has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 3 against San Francisco.
Minnesota Vikings
Jairus Wright, WR
Wright, the last of the Vikings players with an ankle injury, is also looking like a prospect for Week 3 against San Francisco.
New England Patriots
Justin Francis, DE
No specific information is available on Francis' injury, but he has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 3 against Baltimore.
New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez, TE
Hernandez suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 did not practice on Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 against Baltimore. Hernandez is originally from Bristol.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen is inactive for the second straight week because of a foot injury. He has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 3 against Baltimore.
New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees, QB
Brees is a surprise member of the Saint's injury list, as he was listed as a full participant with an ankle injury. The injury, which caused him trouble in Week 2 against the Panthers, is not expected to cost him any playing time in Week 3 against the Chiefs, though he may take it easy in practice leading up to the game.
New Orleans Saints
Marques Colston, WR
Colston has been recovering from a foot injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 3 against the Chiefs.
New Orleans Saints
Turk McBride, DE
There is no updated information on McBride's ankle condition. He has not been practicing and is unlikely for Week 3 against the Chiefs.
New York Giants
Prince Amukamara, DB
Amukamara has been ruled inactive and will be replaced in the lineup by rookie Jayron Hosley.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
The Giants announced disappointing news that Nicks has been ruled out for Week 3. He did not make the trip to Carolina with the team, and was originally listed as questionable, but has not participated in any practices this week nor Wednesday's walk through.
New York Jets
Laron Landry, FS
Landry stayed active for the Jet's match-up against Pittsburgh in Week 2 after shrugging off a lingering heel issue. He has been in full practice and is probable for Week 3 against Miami.
New York Jets
Calvin Pace, OLB
Pace has an Achilles injury, but it hasn't kept him from full practice. He is probable for Week 3 against Miami.
New York Jets
Chaz Schilens, WR
Schilens is still recovering from an ankle injury but has participated in full practice. He should play during Week 3 against Miami.
New York Jets
Isaiah Trufant, DB
No specific update on Trufant's ankle injury, but he has participated in full practice. He too should be able to play in Week 3 against Miami.
Oakland Raiders
Juron Criner, WR
No new update on Criner's ankle injury, but he has participated in full practice. He is likely to play during Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
Oakland Raiders
Rolando McClain, MLB
Not only does McClain have an ankle injury, he somehow seems to have gotten a concussion. He has not been practicing and is likely out for Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
Oakland Raiders
Shawntae Spencer, CB
Spencer has a foot injury and has not been practicing. He will likely not be playing in Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jonathan Dwyer, RB
Dwyer has been unable to practice due to his turf toe injury and is questionable for Week 3 against Oakland.
San Diego Chargers
Shareece Wright, DB
No new information is available for Wright's foot injury. He has not been in practice and is likely out for Week 3 against Atlanta.
San Francisco 49ers
Ted Ginn, WR
Ginn is still in limited practice with an ankle injury and is questionable for Week 3 against Minnesota.
St. Louis Rams
Michael Brockers, DT
Brockers is still out with an ankle injury and has not practiced. He is likely out for Week 3 against Chicago.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E.J. Biggers, CB
No new information on Biggers' foot injury, but has has been in full practice, and will likely play in Week 3 against Dallas.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Preston Parker, WR
Parker is on the injury list with a foot injury, but was released by Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sammie Stroughter, WR
Stroughter has a foot injury, but has been in full practice and will likely play in Week 3 against Dallas.
Tennessee Titans
Mike Martin, DT
Martins has a foot injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 3 against Detroit.
Tennessee Titans
Colin McCarthy, LB
McCarthy has been unable to practice with an ankle injury and will not play in Week 3 against Detroit.
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon, WR
The Washington Post reports Garcon did not reveal much about his condition prior to Wednesday's practice. Garcon, who sat out Week 2 against the Rams with a foot injury, said the goal remains to play in Week 3 against Cincinnati: "That's the goal every week, is to go." Garcon has been in limited practice.
If you are a football player suffering from a foot injury, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
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Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Sports Podiatrist in CT
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National Football League Foot Injury Update

Long list this week!
Carolina Panthers
Steve Smith, WR
Smith returned to practice on Sunday, after recovering from a foot infection that kept him out for two weeks. "He went back to his normal practice mode- 100 percent, all the time," said coach Ron Rivera. "So it was a lot of fun watching Steve back on the football field." Rivera expects Smith to be back for Week 1 against Tampa Bay.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Stewart did not participate in the team's official practice Wednesday, but coach Rivera is optimistic he'll be able to play Week 1. Stewart hasn't practiced since spraining his ankle in a preseason game on August 26 against the Jets.
Cincinnati Bengals
BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB
Green-Ellis is ready for Week 1's game against the Raven, expected to carry most of the carries. Whatever the coaches have in mind for him though, Green-Ellis is ready. "That might not be the gameplan. Whatever it is, that's what I'm going to do. If they want me to run, I'm going to run. If they want to pass, I'm going to block."
Cincinnati Bengals
Leon Hall, CB
No further update on Hall.
Cleveland Browns
Chris Ogbonnaya, RB
Ogbonnaya has an ankle injury and has had limited practice. He is questionable for Week 1 against Philadelphia.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff can't seem to catch a break. The high ankle sprain he suffered and was recovering from is still lingering, and most likely will throughout the season.
Detroit Lions
Chris Houston, CB
Houston left a preseason game against Oakland with an ankle injury and has not been practicing. It is questionable whether he will be ready for Week 1 against St. Louis.
Green Bay Packers
Jamari Lattimore, LB
Lattimore has an ankle injury, but there is no further information.
Green Bay Packers
B. J. Raji, NT
Raji has an ankle injury, but there is no further information. He sustained the injury in the last preseason game against Kansas City. Raji hasn't missed a game since 2009.
Green Bay Packers
James Starks, RB
Starks was ruled out for Week 1 against San Francisco.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Angerer has still not practiced and is questionable for Week 1 against Chicago.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Justin Blackmon, WR
Blackmon was back to full practice on Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury. He is expected to make the start against the Vikings in Week 1.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Austen Lane, DE
Lane is questionable for Week 1 because of a foot injury. No further information is available.
Kansas City Chiefs
Allen Bailey,  DE
Bailey is questionable in Week 1 with an ankle injury. No further information is available.
Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Toribio, DT
Toribio injured his ankle in the Chief's third preseason game against Seattle and hasn't practiced since. Questionable Week 1.
Miami Dolphins
Jason Trusnik, LB
Trusnik has an ankle injury and has been limited in practice. Questionable Week 1 against Houston.
Minnesota Vikings
Marvin Mitchell, LB
Mitchell has been held up with an ankle injury and has engaged in limited practice. Questionable for Week 1 against Jacksonville.
Minnesota Vikings
Adrian Peterson, RB
His status is still up in the air, but Peterson hopes to play against the Jaguars. Peterson is working his way back from a torn ACL last season and says "I feel good. I've been working hard since the injury to get back to this moment. So me and the coaching staff, we're on the same page. So when I come out Sunday, hopefully I get the nod to go."
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
Sendejo has a sprained ankle, has not practiced, and is questionable for Week 1 against the Jaguars.
Minnesota Vikings
Marcus Sherels, CB
Sherels has an ankle injury and has been limited in practice. Questionable for Week 1.
Minnesota Vikings
Jarius Wright, WR
Rookie wide receiver Wright had a big preseason game against the Texans, but ended up with an ankle sprain. He has not been practicing.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen did not participate in practice on Wednesday and has been out of practice since suffering a foot injury in a preseason game against Tampa Bay. He will likely be a game-time decision against the Titans.
New Orleans Saints
Marques Colson, WR
Colson hit the practice field Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Practice was limited as the team prepares for Week 1 against the Redskins.
New Orleans Saints
Curtis Lofton, LB
Lofton is dealing with a high ankle sprain, and is still limited in practice. He may miss the season opener against the Redskins.
New York Giants
Prince Amukamara, CB
Amukamara did not play against Dallas. He suffered a minor ankle sprain during a preseason game and was carted off the field.
New York Giants
Jayron Hosley, CB
Hosley played against Dallas in the season opener, but had been suffering with a toe issue.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks appeared less than 100 percent healthy in the season opener against Dallas and had an underwhelming first game back.
New York Jets
David Harris, LB
Harris has just a slight sprain, not a high ankle sprain, and is probable for Week 1 against the Bills.
New York Jets
LaRon Landry, DB
Landry has been suffering with an unspecified heel injury, but has been through full practice and is probable against the Bills.
New York Jets
Chaz Schilens, WR
Schilens has been suffering with an ankle injury, but is probable for Week 1.
New York Jets
Brian Thomas, LB
Thomas had torn his Achilles tendon last October and has been recuperating since. He has been doing limited practice and is questionable for the game against the Bills.
Oakland Raiders
Jacoby Ford, WR
Ford still has a sprained left foot and sat out the preseason finale against the Seahawks. According to head coach Dennis Allen, Ford has not been able to run on his injured foot, but has been able to catch some balls from the machine.
Philadelphia Eagles
Casey Matthews, LB
Matthews missed the last two preseason games with a high ankle sprain. "I'm almost there, there's just a little stiffness in it, they're just trying to get it out. I should be ready by Week 1," said Matthews. He has been doing full practice and should be ready for game 1.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Larry Foote, LB
Foote's ankle was just tweaked, and practiced on Thursday. He should be fine for Sunday's game against Denver.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brett Keisel, DE
Keisel did not play in the final preseason game against the Panthers, but has been at practice and should be ready for Week 1.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Isaac Redman, RB
His ankle may be a concern the entire season, but has done full practice and should be ready for Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers
Ted Ginn, WR
Ginn has not practiced all week, so it is doubtful he will play in Week 1.
St. Louis Rams
Michael Brockers, DT
It is likely Brockers will play in the first game since he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and should miss the entire first month of the season. Brockers was carted off the field in the Ram's final preseason game last Thursday. An MRI on Friday revealed the injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E. J. Biggers, CB
Biggers has a foot injury and is questionable against Carolina in Week 1.
Washington Redskins
Chris Baker, DE
Baker has an ankle injury and has been participating in limited practice. Questionable for Week 1 at New Orleans.

If you participate in football and have a foot problem, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
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Podiatrist in Newington
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Turf Toe Injury

Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint resulting from injury during sports activities. The injury usually results from excessive upward bending of the big toe joint. The condition can be caused from either jamming the toe, or repetitive injury when pushing off repeatedly when jumping or running. Although this injury is most commonly reported in football players, participants in soccer, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and dance are also at risk.

The name turf toe comes from the fact that this injury is especially common among athletes who play on artificial turf. When playing sports on artificial turf, the foot can stick to the hard surface, resulting in jamming of the big toe joint. There has also been some indication that less-supportive flexible shoes worn on artificial turf are also to blame.
The signs and symptoms of turf toe can include pain, swelling, and limited joint movement.
If turf toe is caused by repetitive actions that cause injury, the signs and symptoms will usually begin slowly and gradually worsen. Turf toe can also be caused by a direct injury leading to damage of the bone beneath the cartilage. If direct injury is the cause, the signs and symptoms may begin suddenly and get worse over a 24 hour period.
To arrive at a diagnosis, the podiatrist will obtain your medical history and examine your foot. X-rays are typically ordered to rule out any broken bone. Other advanced imaging studies may also be helpful for proper diagnosis.
Initial treatments include R.I.C.E., as well as a change to less-flexible footwear. Operative treatment is reserved for individuals with severe cases and prolonged pain.
If you are an athlete suffering from turf toe or any other sports injury, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Sports Podiatrist in CT
Podiatrist in Newington, Kensington, and Middletown, CT
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National Football League Foot Injury Update

Arizona Cardinals
Paris Lenon, LB
Lenon suffered an ankle injury in Arizona's first preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. He has been practicing since the injury, but there is no rush to get him back before the regular season starts.
Atlanta Falcons
Corey Peters, DT
Peters has an "undisclosed" foot injury and no timetable has been set for his return to the Falcons. Peters will at best be out only a couple of regular season games.
Baltimore Ravens
Vonta Leach, RB
Sprained ankle, questionable against Jacksonville.
Baltimore Ravens
Laquan Williams, WR
Sprained ankle, questionable against Jacksonville.
Baltimore Ravens
Torrey Smith, WR
Smith suffered a sprained ankle during the Raven's preseason opener, but is likely to return for the regular season. He appeared much better on Monday, not favoring his ankle the way he did on Sunday. Quarterback Joe Flacco said "Torrey brings something to the game that we might not have when he's not in there, but we've got a bunch of good receivers on this team."
Baltimore Ravens
Terrell Suggs, LB
Suggs suffered an Achilles injury while playing basketball during conditioning drills. The linebacker has told ESPN that he plans on coming back this season. Rehab has been going great and he wants to have an impact on the Raven's season. "I like the progress that I'm making. I came out of the boot last week. So I'm just walking right now, doing muscle strengthening, trying to get the muscle back strong. And I like where I'm at right now, loving the process... Y'all will see me play this year," said Suggs.
Carolina Panthers
Steve Smith, WR
Smith missed practice on Wednesday and after a doctor's visit was diagnosed with a foot infection. Following the exam Smith was seen on crutches but will be ready for the Panther's first regular season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The infection will be treated with antibiotics.
Cincinnati Bengals
Benjarvus Green-Ellis, RB
Green-Ellis sustained the injury in the Bengal's first preseason game against the Falcons. Probable for regular season.
Cincinnati Bengals
Leon Hall, DB
Hall injured his Achilles tendon last November against the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been recovering since. Hall was cleared for practice at the end of July, which is a shining light to the injury-laden Steelers. "I have been pretty much cleared to do everything. We are going to monitor how many reps I get in a row, basically, but it is a little easier now because we only have one practice a day. It just makes it easier as far as me practicing as much as I can. I'm pretty much full-go. I set the goal that I wanted and we were able to reach it," said Hall.
Cleveland Browns
Chris Cogong, LB
Cogong went down in practice at the beginning of August, injuring his Achilles tendon. He is likely out for the entire season. Cogong was in obvious pain after crumbling to the ground during morning practice. Covered in sweat, he grimaced as trainers removed his right shoe and gingerly examined his foot. "They're evaluating his ankle and we'll see," said coach Pat Shurmur. "Injuries are an unintended consequence of this game. As safe as you try to be, it sometimes happens and it drives the coach nuts. But for guys who don't play a lot, you learn you are one play from being in there full-time."
Dallas Cowboys
Caleb McSurdy, LB
Rookie McSurdy went down in mid-August during individual drills with an Achilles tendon tear. After he went down, he took off his helmet and slammed it to the ground. He is the sixth Cowboys draft pick to be injured this year.
Denver Broncos
Mario Fannin, RB
Fannin suffered a season ending tear to his Achilles tendon as well. Earlier in the month Fannin went down during practice, the second year in a row that he has had a season ending injury. Last year it was a knee injury.
Detroit Lions
Stefan Logan, WR
Logan was injured in the preseason game against the Ravens and needed crutches to get out of the locker room. X-rays came back negative, but according to coach Jim Schwartz "It didn't look great on film according to our doctors, but Logan's a pretty tough guy. We'll just see how that comes out."
Green Bay Packers
James Starks
Starks has a turf toe so serious the team signed Cedric Benson earlier in the month. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel predicts that Starks will be cut from the final roster. Starks may be ready for the Sept. 9th regular season game against the 49ers.
Green Bay Packers
John Kuhn, RB
Kuhn is still plagued with a troublesome ankle injury that he sustained mid-August during practice and has not returned since. There is no timetable for his return.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Last year's leading tackler Angeler will probably miss six weeks because of a broken foot. He is doubtful for the beginning of the season.
Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon Flowers, DB
Flower's heel injury is the mystery of the Chief's season. Flowers was injured July 31 in a night practice and was carted off the field. It was originally thought that Flowers would return quickly after the injury, but Flowers' status is still unsure. Coach Romeo Crennel said in a report to the media the following on Tuesday: "He's not well enough to be out there. We need him out there. He's trying to get out there, we're doing everything we can, and the doctors have been looking at him to try and figure out how we can get him out there. We'll keep working, he'll keep working, and hopefully it will get done before too long.
New Orleans Saints
Curtis Lofton, LB
Lofton is suffering from a high ankle sprain. Assistant head coach Joe Vitt said "We certainly think Curtis is going to be ready for the first game."
New Orleans Saints
Nick Toon, WR
Rookie Toon has been injured the entire preseason battling a foot injury from practice on August 2nd. It was originally reported that Toon "tweaked" his foot, but he has not been playing since, with some speculating that he may not even make the 53 man roster.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks is questionable in the August 24th game against the Bears, but has increased his practice load significantly. Nick's fractured right foot has been problematic, but it was the second day in a row he practiced with the team. "I feel good. No setbacks. I'm getting my feet back under me, working on my releases a little bit, trying to get the timing back down and the routes and the plays," Nicks said.
New York Giants
Justin Trattou, DE
Trattou, who only played 6 regular season games last year, suffered ankle and heel injuries early in training camp and was waived from the team.
Oakland Raiders
Jacoby Ford, WR
Ford sprained his left foot last week and underwent an MRI, a day after leaving the team's loss to Arizona. Ford missed six games last season with a sprained left foot, although coach Dennis Allen said "Obviously, it looks like Jacoby is going to miss a little bit of time, don't know exactly to what extent yet. We're still seeing where he's at."
Philadelphia Eagles
Ronald Johnson, WR
Johnson suffered a fractured right ankle at the end of July when he fell awkwardly and his cleat got stuck in the turf. His availability to start the season is questionable, but coach Andy Reid said, "He really had a good chance to do something with our football team. It's tough. This is going to be a setback for him, but he's a battler and he'll battle through it."
Pittsburgh Steelers
Heath Miller, TE
Miller left practice early at the end of July with what was called a minor foot injury. He's probable for the start of the regular season, and coach Mike Tomlin says "We'll see where he is but we don't expect it to be significant."
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger, QB
Roethlisberger was in good form in Sunday's game against the Colts after suffering a mild ankle injury earlier in the month when someone stepped on his foot. He will fine for the start of the regular season.

If you are a barefoot runner and have been experiencing pain, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
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Connecticut Foot Care Centers
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