National Football League Foot Injuries

Arizona Cardinals
John Skelton, QB
Skelton was able to practice two days in a row prior to Thursday's game against the Rams in Week 5. Skelton is still listed as questionable and it's likely Kevin Kolb will start.
Arizona Cardinals
Adrian Wilson, SS
Wilson practiced in full on Tuesday and Wednesday and is considered probable for the game in Week 5 against the Rams.
Arizona Cardinals
Dan Williams, NT
Williams has a foot injury and is considered questionable for Week 5 against the Rams.
Baltimore Ravens
Torrey Smiths, WR
Smith has a minor foot injury and is probable for Week 5 against Kansas City. He has been in full practice.
Buffalo Bills
Spencer Johnson, DT
Johnson has an ankle injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 5 against San Francisco.
Buffalo Bills
Ruvell Martin, WR
Martin has been in limited practice and is questionable against San Francisco in Week 5.
Chicago Bears
Matt Forte, RB
Bears coach Lovie Smith told reporters on Wednesday that Forte came out of the game against the Cowboys with no more than "normal soreness." Forte will attempt to push past the injury during Week 5 against Jacksonville.
Chicago Bears
Julius Peppers, DE
Peppers has been struggling with an ankle injury and is in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Jacksonville.
Cincinnati Bengals
Bernard Scott, RB
Scott is still dealing with an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Miami.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff is still out with a high ankle sprain. It is not likely he will play in Week 5.
Denver Broncos
Chris Harris, SS
Harris' ankle injury is clearing up and he has been in full practice. He is probable in Week 5 against New England.
Houston Texans
Ben Tate, RB
Tate missed the team's walk through on Monday in preparation of Week 5 against the Jets because of a toe injury. He was seen with a noticeable limp during the second half of Sunday's game against Tennessee and was sent for X-rays to determine his availability.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Angerer's fractured foot is still healing and he has been in limited practice. He is questionable in Week 5 against Green Bay.
Indianapolis Colts
Vontae Davis, CB
Davis has an ankle injury and has not been in practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Green Bay.
Indianapolis Colts
Dwight Freeney, LB
Freeney's ankle injury seems to be healing, as he has been in full practice. He is probable for Week 5 against Green Bay.
Indianapolis Colts
Mewelde Moore, RB
Moore has an ankle injury that has kept him out of practice this week. He will not play in Week 5 against Green Bay.
Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon Flowers, CB
Flowers' heel is acting up and he has not been in practice. It is unlikely he will play in Week 5 against Baltimore.
Kansas City Chiefs
Peyton Hillis, RB
Hillis was held out of practice on Wednesday because of his lingering ankle injury. He will most likely not play in Week 5 against Baltimore.
Miami Dolphins
Kevin Burnett, OLB
Burnett, who had dismissed the minor foot injury he sustained in practice, has not practiced for Week 5 against Cincinnati. He will not play.
Miami Dolhpins
Nolan Carroll, CB
Carroll's Achilles is still acting up and he was not in practice for Week 5 against Cincinnati.
Miami Dolphins
Paul Soliai, DT
Soliai has an ankle injury, but has been in full practice in preparation for Week 5 against Cincinnati.
Minnesota Vikings
Mistral Raymond, SS
Raymond is still out with his ankle injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 5 against Tennessee.
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
It had been thought last week that Sendejo would return for Week 5, but it is looking unlikely that he will play against Tennessee in Week 5.
New England Patriots
Brandon Deaderick, DE
Deaderick is still recuperating from his ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Denver.
New England Patriots
Justin Francis, DE
Francis still has an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He too is questionable for Week 5 against Denver.
New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez, TE
Hernandez is likely to return to play in Week 6 against Seattle. He is recovering from an ankle injury sustained in Week 3.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen's foot injury has kept him limited so far this season and he is questionable for Week 5 against Denver.
New Orleans Saints
Akiem Hicks, DT
Hicks has an ankle injury, but has still participated in full practice. He is probable for Week 5 against San Diego.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks has been held out of practice. Nicks, who has missed the last two games with his lingering foot issue, is walking around fine, but his knee is still swollen. Coach Tom Coughlin is not sure if Nicks will play in Week 5 against Cleveland.
Oakland Raiders
Shawntae Spencer, CB
Spencer still has a foot injury and is questionable for Week 5.
Philadelphia Eagles
Damaris Johnson, WR
Johnson has a foot injury, but has been in full practice and is likely for Week 5 at Pittsburgh.
San Diego Chargers
Shareece Wright, DB
Wright is still out with an ankle injury and has not been at practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against New Orleans.
Seattle Seahawks
Jaye Howard, DT
Howard has a foot injury and has not been at practice. He is questionable for Week 5 at Carolina.
San Francisco 49ers
Carlos Rogers, CB
Rogers has an ankle injury and is in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 5 against Buffalo.
San Francisco 49ers
Isaac Sopoaga, NT
Sopoago still has an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He too is questionable for Week 5 against Buffalo.
Saint Louis Rams
Danny Amendola, WR
Amendola was limited in practice on Monday with an ankle injury and practiced in full on Wednesday. He is probable for Week 5 against Arizona.
Tennessee Titans
Kenny Britt, WR
Britt did individual drills on Wednesday, but he still has work to do in order to be ready for Week 5 against Minnesota. "He's taken the next step as far as being on the field and running again," said coach Mike Munchak. "How he responds Thursday and how much more he can do Thursday. There's no doubt he's going to have to improve the next couple of days to help us on Sunday. But at least he's headed in the right direction."
Tennessee Titans
Colin McCarthy, LB
McCarthy is still in limited practice and is questionable for Week 5 against Minnesota.
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon, WR
Garcon has participated in full practice and is expected to play in Week 5 against Atlanta. "I think he'll get back in football shape by practicing every day this week. Hopefully there is no setback. There wasn't a setback today. He had full practice and I'm guessing he had some pain, but not enough to keep him out. Hopefully he can play at a very high level this weekend," said coach Mike Shanahan.

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National Football League Foot Injuries

Arizona Cardinals
Kerry Rhodes, FS
Rhodes collected his first sack of the season in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. His foot injury appears to have cleared and he has participated in full practice.
Arizona Cardinals
John Skelton, QB
Skelton told the team's website that he's doing much better, but he isn't ready to come back yet. He has been a limited participant in practices over the week for Week 4 against Miami.
Arizona Cardinals
Adrian Wilson, SS
Besides the ankle injury Wilson has, he now also has a groin injury. It is unlikely he will play in Week 4 against Miami.
Buffalo Bills
Ruvell Martin, WR
Martin is suffering from an ankle injury and has not been in practice. It is unlikely he will play in Week 4 against New England.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Stewart returned to practice on Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 4 against Atlanta. He says the injury is with the same toe he had problems with before, but it's a different issue.
Chicago Bears
Matt Forte, RB
Forte returned to practice on Wednesday and believes he can play in Week 4 against Dallas. "I went through all the routes and everything. I can sprint. So I'll be good to go," said Forte. Coach Lovie Smith isn't quite as optimistic though: "We have said he's making progress every days, which he is, and it's no more than that. But I would hold off on... he's got a long ways to go still, but he is making progress and hopefully we will get him out there."
Cincinnati Bengals
Bernard Scott, RB
Scott has an unknown ankle injury and has not been in practice. It is unlikely he will participate in Week 4 against Jacksonville.
Cleveland Browns
Jason Pinkston, G
There is no information available on Pinkston's condition. He is listed as probable.
Dallas Cowboys
Barry Church, SS
Church is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, an injury he sustained in Week 3 against Tampa Bay. Church left the game after making three tackles and was unable to finish the previous two games for Dallas. He will have surgery on Monday to repair the tendon.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff missed Week 3 against Tampa Bay and there is no timetable for his return.
Denver Broncos
Chris Harris, SS
Harris's ankle injury is improving, and has participated in full practice. He is likely for Week 4 against Oakland.
Detroit Lions
Calvin Johnson, WR
Johnson caught 10 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 44-41 overtime loss to Tennessee on Sunday. His ankle injury is acting up, and he has been in limited practice. He is probable for Week 4 against Minnesota.
Green Bay Packers
Jamari Lattimore, LB
Lattimore has participated in limited practice and is questionable for Week 4 against New Orleans.
Green Bay Packers
James Starks, RB
Wednesday was the first time Starks was a full participant in practice, as the team prepares for Week 4 against the Saints. Starks has been out with a toe injury.
Houston Texans
Mister Alexander, LB
Alexander has an ankle injury and has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 4 against Tennessee.
Houston Texans
Antonio Smith, DE
Smith is still out with an ankle injury and now has an illness that is keeping him in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 4 against Tennessee.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Angerer's fractured foot is still resting and it will probably be another three weeks before he's able to return to the game. He is unlikely to be in Week 4.
Indianapolis Colts
Dwight Freeney, DE
Freeney continues to deal with an ankle injury. He did not play in Week 3 and will most likely miss Week 4.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Austen Lane, DE
Lane has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 4 against Cincinnati.
Kansas City Chiefs
Peyton Hillis, RB
Hillis hurt his ankle in Week 3 and was unable to practice on Wednesday. The Chiefs host rival San Diego on Week 4, and if Hillis is not able to play, Shaun Draughn will do backup duty for starter Jamaal Charles.
Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Toribio, DT
Toribio is still recovering from an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 4 against San Diego.
Miami Dolphins
Nolan Carroll, CB
Carroll has an Achilles tendon injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 4 against Arizona.
Minnesota Vikings
Marvin Mitchell, LB
Looks like Mitchell has recovered and has finally participated in full practice. He is probable for Week 4 against Detroit.
Minnesota Vikings
Mistral Raymond, SS
Raymond was carted off the field on Sunday in Week 3 against San Francisco with a right ankle injury and did not return. He came up from his safety position to support on a running play to Frank Gore and his ankle appeared to get caught in the turf. He immediately grabbed his ankle as he fell to the ground and appeared to be in considerable pain. He has not been in practice and is likely not to play for Week 4 against Detroit.
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
No new update for Sendejo, who is still in limited practice. He is likely to be out of the line up in Week 4 against Detroit.
New England Patriots
Brandon Deaderick, DE
Deaderick has an ankle injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 4 against Buffalo.
New England Patriots
Justin Francis, DE
There is no new update on Francis, who has not been in practice and is questionable for Week 4 against Buffalo.
New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez, TE
Hernandez did not play in Week 3 and is not likely to play in Week 4 either, as he recovers from what is feared to be a high ankle sprain.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen had hoped to make his season debut in Week 3 against the Ravens, but that did not happen as he continues to deal with his foot injury. He has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 4 against Buffalo.
New Orleans Saints
Turk McBride, DE
McBride still has an ankle injury and has not been in practice. It is unlikely he will be at Week 4 against Green Bay.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks was expected to practice on Thursday, and it is expected he will practice once a week for a while. He sat out Week 3 because of the lingering foot injury. Nicks told the New York Daily News, "The time off definitely helped. There was just too quick a turn around (on Thursday night) to go out and compete on it at the high level I expect. And I thought it was possible that I would be that much more ready for the Philadelphia game."
New York Jets
LaRon Landry, FS
Landry's heel is still bothering him, but he did play in Week 3 in the Jet's 23-20 victory over Miami. He had two tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown. He is probable for Week 4 against San Francisco.
New York Jets
Calvin Pace, OLB
Pace's Achilles tendon injury is clearing up, and he has been in full practice. He is likely for Week 4 against San Francisco.
New York Jets
Bart Scott, ILB
Scott has a toe injury and has not been in practice. It is unlikely he will play in Week 4 against San Francisco.
New York Jets
Isaiah Trufant, DB
Trufant is getting better from his ankle injury and has been in full practice. He is probable for Week 4 against San Francisco.
Oakland Raiders
Shawntae Spencer, CB
Spencer still has a foot injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 4 against Denver.
Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Graham, DE
Graham has an unidentified foot injury and has not been in practice. He will not play in Week 4 against the Giants.
San Diego Chargers
Shareece Wright, DB
No new update on Wright's foot injury. He has not been in practice and will not play in Week 4 against Kansas City.
San Francisco 49ers
Ted Ginn, WR
Ginn continues to miss time with the foot injury he sustained during the 49ers third preseason game. He has been in limited practice, but is unlikely to play in Week 4 against the Jets.
San Francisco 49ers
Isaac Sopoaga, NT
Sopoaga hurt his lower left leg in Sunday's game against the Vikings in Week 3. He will be X-rayed and re-evaluated.
San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Willis, ILB
49ers coach Jim Harbough said X-rays for Willis turned out well,  but he did not elaborate. He has been in full practice and is expected to play in Week 4 against the Jets.
St. Louis Rams
Michael Brockers, DT
Brockers is still recovering from a high ankle sprain, an injury he sustained in the preseason. He has been in limited practice, however, but it is unlikely he will play in Week 4 against Seattle.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E. J. Biggers, CB
No new information on Bigger's foot injury, besides that he has been in full practice and is likely to play in Week 4 against Washington.
Tennessee Titans
Kenny Britt, WR
Britt's ankle injury has kept him to practicing on the side this week. Coach Mike Munchak said, "He's progressing along pretty well. Because of the running and playing receiver, we'll have to see how he does the next couple of days."
Tennesse Titans
Mike Martin, DT
Martin is questionable for Week 4 against Houston as he has been in limited practice with an unknown foot injury.
Tennessee Titans
Colin McCarthy, LB
McCarthy was inactive again for Week 3 against the Lions, and it looks like it will be the same situation in Week 4 against Houston.
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon, WR
CSN Washington reports Garcon was been able to run routes in practice on Wednesday and said his injured foot is feeling a lot better, but he isn't sure if he'll be ready to play for Week 4 against Tampa Bay. "There's a lot of progress going along with the injury, and it's coming along very well. It's frustrating, but it's part of football. You have to deal with problems as they come. I'm trying to heal up as fast as I can to get back out there and help the team. It's just a lot of pain. It's got to take some time off to heal up properly and to get back out there to full strength."
If you are a football player suffering from a foot 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
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.
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
John Skelton, QB
Skelton is recovering from a low ankle sprain suffered in Week 1 and has yet to practice. He is not expected to start in Week 2 against the Patriots.
Arizona Cardinals
Adrian Wilson, SS
Wilson has an undetermined ankle injury and has limited practice. Questionable for Week 2 against the Patriots.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Stewart practiced for the first time in two weeks on Wednesday. He says he is limited, but he is progressing. Coach Ron Rivera told the New Orleans press Stewart will be back this week, then told Carolina reporters that Stewart looked good in practice, but will be evaluated over the next few days. We'll see at game time if Stewart plays or not.
Cincinnati Bengals
George Iloka, SS
Iloka hurt his ankle in the first half of Week 1 against the Ravens and did not return. He has been in limited practice.
Cleveland Browns
Chris Ogbonnaya, RB
Ogbonnaya has participated in full practice and will most likely play in Week 2 at Cincinnati.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff has not practiced and is questionable for Week 2 against Seattle.
Detroit Lions
Chris Houston, CB
Houston hoped to practice on Wednesday to help determine his availability for the team's Week 2 game against San Francisco. He did not play against St. Louis because of a lingering ankle injury.
Detroit Lions
Calvin Johnson, WR
Johnson, AKA Megatron, was held out of practice on Wednesday because of a foot injury. The Lions are preparing for the 49ers, the only team last year to keep Johnson out of the end zone.
Green Bay Packers
James Starks, RB
Starks is listed doubtful for Week 2 against the Bears. Starks was in limited practice on Wednesday and coach Mike McCarthy expects him to return for Week 3. "I was glad James was able to practice today and had a chance to watch him practice. That was something I wasn't expecting. He's making progress and looked good out there today. We'll see how he feels Thursday. He'll probably be part of the plan next week. I don't know. Something unforeseen happens that's probably the only chance he'd have to play in the game Thursday night," said McCarthy.
Houston Texans
Antonio Smith, DE
Smith has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 2 against Jacksonville.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Angerer is still in limited practice and is questionable for Week 2 against Minnesota.
Indianapolis Colts
Dwight Freeney, DE
Freeney has a sprained ankle and is expected to meet with a specialist to determine his MRI results. He left during the Week 1 game against the Bears.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Austen Lane, DE
Lane is still suffering from a foot injury and has participated in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 2 against Houston.
Minnesota Vikings
Rhett Ellison, TE
Ellison has an ankle injury and has participated in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 2 against Indianapolis.
Minnesota Vikings
Marvin Mitchell, LB
Mitchell has an ankle injury and has participated in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 2 against Indianapolis.
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
Sendejo is still out with an ankle injury and has participated in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 2 against Indianapolis.
Minnesota Vikings
Jarius Wright, WR
Wright is the final player on the Vikings team to have an ankle injury. He too is questionable for Week 2 against Indianapolis.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen may have more to worry about than his foot injury. Stevan Ridley tore up the Titans' defense during Week 1, while Vereen watched from the sidelines. Vereen is back to practice, but limited, and his contributions may be minimal at best.
New Orleans Saints
Turk McBride, DE
McBride has an ankle injury and has not practiced. It is unlikely he will play in Week 2 against Carolina.
New York Giants
Prince Amukamara, DE
Amukamara is optimistic about playing in Week 2 against Tampa Bay. He tested his ankle running on Sunday and practiced on Monday. "The trainers saw how confident I was and they allowed me to go Monday. I did everything besides special teams. It felt good, I just went out there to see what I could do and see if I had any limitations. I didn't aggravate it today and it felt good. I feel like I'm still not running how I used to but I still feel good out there," said Amukamara.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks was listed as a nonparticipant in practice on Wednesday, but he said he was just resting and expected to practice on Thursday. The Giants are preparing to face Tampa Bay in Week 2, a team Nicks has never played against.
New York Jets
Laron Landry, FS
Landry still has a heel injury but has participated in full practice. Probable for Week 2 against Pittsburgh.
New York Jets
Chaz Schilens, WR
Schilens' ankle injury seems to have healed and he has participated in full practice. Probable for Week 2 against Pittsburgh.
New York Jets
Isaiah Trufant, DB
Trufant has an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. Questionable for Week 2 against Pittsburgh.
Oakland Raiders
Juron Criner, WR
Criner has an ankle injury and has been in limited practice. Questionable for Week 2 against Miami.
Oakland Raiders
Jacoby Ford, WR
Coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday that Ford had a successful surgery on the Lisfranc injury to his left foot. There is no timetable for how long Ford will be out.
Oakland Raiders
Rolando McClain, MLB
McClain has an ankle injury and has not practice. He is questionable for Week 2 against Miami.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jonathan Dwyer, RB
Dwyer did not practice on Wednesday because of a foot injury. He is questionable for Week 2 against the Jets.
San Diego Chargers
Antonio Garay, DE
Garay has an ankle injury but has participated in full practice. He is probable for Week 2 against Tennessee.
San Diego Chargers
Shareece Wright, DB
Wright is doubtful for Week 2 against Tennessee because of an undetermined foot injury. He has not practiced.
Seattle Seahawks
Zach Miller, TE
It is not known when Miller suffered an undetermined foot injury, but it was most likely during Week 1. He has been limited in practice and is questionable for Week 2 against Dallas.
San Francisco 49ers
Ted Ginn, WR
Ginn still has an ankle injury and has not practiced this week. He is questionable going into Sunday's game against Detroit.
St. Louis Rams
Michael Brockers, DT
Brockers has not practiced with his right ankle injury and is questionable for Week 2 against Washington.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E. J. Biggers, CB
Biggers has done full practice this week and is probable for Week 2 against the Giants.
Tennessee Titans
Colin McCarthy, LB
Coach Mike Munchak said McCarthy, who injured his foot in Week 1 against the Patriots, is going in for an MRI. He has not practiced and is questionable for Week 2 against San Diego.
Washington Redskins
Chris Baker, DE
Baker has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 2 against St. Louis.
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon, WR
Garcon left the Week 1 game against the Saints with a foot injury but is "optimistic." He said he was "feeling great about everything." However, coach Mike Shanahan said Garcon did not practice on Wednesday and "we'll see how he is tomorrow."
If you are a football player suffering from a foot injury, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Sports Podiatrist in CT
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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
Sports Medicine Podiatrist in CT
Podiatrist in Newington
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Atlanta Falcons
Corey Peters, DT
Peters has missed all of training camp and preseason with a left foot injury. The earliest Peters can return is October 28 against Philadelphia. He must sit out the first six games.
Carolina Panthers
Steve Smith, WR
Smith is expected to play in the Panther's first regular season game against the Bucs. Smith had been recuperating from a foot infection.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Stewart was taken off the field during the Panther's second preseason game against the Jets with an ankle injury. He suffered the injury on a 7 yard run when he was knocked out of bounds and immediately grabbed his leg. Stewart stayed on the ground for a few moments before being attended to by the team's trainers and heading to the locker room. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Stewart's x-rays came back negative.
Chicago Bears
Julius Peppers, DE
Peppers has been playing through plantar fasciitis in one of his feet. Peppers doesn't believe the injury to be a problem for the beginning of the season.
Cincinnati Bengals
BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB
Green-Ellis has been practicing in full pads since Sunday when the media was there, but his status for the preseason finale was up in the air.
Cincinnati Bengals
Leon Hall, CB
No injury update on Hall.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
After suffering with plantar fasciitis for the offseason, Ratliff was spotted Sunday after the game against the Ram with crutches. Ratliff suffered a high ankle sprain.
Denver Broncos
Mario Fannin, RB
Fannin is out for the season with an Achilles tendon tear.
Detroit Lions
Kevin Smith, RB
Smith attempted to clear rumors about his ankle injury Monday and said he would definitely be ready for the Lion's season opener against St. Louis on Sept. 9th. Smith left Saturday's game with a right ankle injury. "No doubt. I feel better. I wasn't in a walking boot or anything like that. I've got all my movement," Smith said.
Detroit Lions
Stefan Logan, WR
Logan's status is still unknown.
Green Bay Packers
Jason Starks, RB
Stark's progress has been slow. Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday that Starks is not healing as quickly as hoped and is unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season. Starks has been sidelined since the Packer's preseason openers with a lingering turf toe injury. "James Starks, just talking to the medical staff, is coming along slow. So we'll just continue to treat him. He hasn't made a whole lot of progress here of late," said McCarthy.
Indianapolis Colts
Pat Angerer, LB
Angerer is likely not to be back until the third week of the regular season.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Aaron Ross, DB
Ross exited last Thursday's game against the Ravens after suffering an ankle injury in the first half. The extent of the injury is not known.
Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon Flowers, CB
No update on Flower's injury.
New Orleans Saints
Nick Toon, WR
Probable for start of season.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Nicks got his feet wet Wednesday night in the preseason finale against New England. Nicks said he had no problems with his foot and that he is ready to start the regular season against Dallas. "It was exactly what I needed to know that I'll be ready for next week. It was pretty much what I expected," said Nicks.
Oakland Raiders
Jacoby Ford, WR
Ford is questionable for the start of the season with a sprained left foot.
Philadelphia Eagles
Ronald Johnson, WR
No update on Johnson.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Brett Keisel, DE
Keisel left Saturday's last preseason game with a left ankle injury and his status is questionable.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Heath Miller, TE
No update on Miller's injury.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger, QB
Roethlisberger was in fine form in last Saturday's game against Buffalo, finishing 17 for 24 for 169 yards passing and two touchdowns. He is probable for the start of the season.
San Diego Chargers
Vincent Brown, WR
Brown underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle several weeks ago and is expected to miss at least eight weeks. He suffered the injury in the third quarter against the Cowboys.
San Francisco 49ers
Ted Ginn, WR
Ginn limped off the field Sunday against Denver with a right ankle injury and did not return. Ginn had missed several games at the end of last season as well.
San Francisco 49ers
LaMichael James, RB
James injured his ankle against the Texans and missed Sunday's game. He has been practicing with the team however.

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
Sports Medicine Podiatrist in CT
Podiatrist in Newington
Visit our website, friend and like our page on Facebook, and follow our tweets on Twitter. 

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