Pierre Garcon Still Deciding About Foot Surgery

The Washington Redskins' season has ended, so now is the time to recuperate, rest injuries, and have surgery if need be.
Pierre Garcon, who tore the plantar plate in his second toe of his right foot, has still not made a decision if he will have surgery to repair the tear or not. A source close to Garcon says that he is focusing on resting the foot, but should make an official announcement in a few weeks. Coach Mike Shanahan said that Garcon would speak with additional specialists and seek other options before making a decision.
Garcon has never had surgery before and is reportedly "not keen" on having the surgery, which has a recuperation time of three to four months and does not always fix the problem. He tore the plantar plate in the season opener against New Orleans and missed six games, but still finished with a team high of 633 yards and four touchdowns on 44 catches. He had a 14.4 yards per catch average, which was still the second highest average in his five seasons playing professionally.
With the tear in his plantar plate, Garcon was unable to push off at the line of scrimmage, which impacted his ability to dig his foot into the ground and cut. He tried returning after two games but was ineffective and told by medical staff to avoid weight on his foot.
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Pierre Garcon Still Suffering From Foot Injury

Pierre Garcon, Washington Redskins wide receiver, is still struggling with a foot injury he sustained in the season opening victory against New Orleans.
In that game, Garcon recorded four catches for 109 yards, including an 88 yard touchdown. On that play, Garcon injured his right foot, straining it near the ball of his foot. He had to leave the game after only eight plays. X-rays revealed no breaks in the bone, but Garcon missed the next two games and returned to action against Tampa Bay in Week 4. At the time coach Mike Shanahan described the injury as turf toe, saying his return to play would depend on Garcon's pain tolerance.

Garcon had just signed and become the Redskins' biggest free agent acquisition of the offseason, signing a five year, $42.5 million contract with $21.5 million guaranteed.
Garcon started two games after missing two, but hadn't regained the big-play form seen in Week 1. In those two games he recorded just four catches for 44 yards. After those games Shanahan said, "He's battling it, I can tell. You can see him on the practice field and stuff and in the game that it hurts him to run. He has a lingering foot problem and it does hurt him. He's been able to play through it here in the past couple of weeks and it helps us having him out there, but no, I don't think he's 100%. I appreciate him battling through it and being out there for us. I just hope that each week it gets better."
Last Sunday Garcon missed his fourth game of the season because of his injury, which is an inflamed capsule in the second toe on his right foot. USA Today reported there was a tear in the tendon of the toe, but Shanahan denied that. "No. It's the same thing that it has been. No change."
Garcon has received several shots in the area, but has not seen any noticeable change. The Redskins haven't put a timetable on Garcon's return, but those with knowledge of the situation have told the press they don't expect him back for at least four weeks.
"He's not running any routes, he's not working out. He's getting treatment. We're hoping that staying off it for a week, that it's much improved. I can't tell you anything for sure, though," Shanahan said.
Garcon was diagnosed with a plantar plate tear in his right foot last Wednesday. The plantar plate is a soft tissue structure that connects the base of the toe to the metatarsal, cushioning the bottom of the metatarsal head, which is why Garcon was experiencing significant pain when he pushed off to sprint.
The Redskins return from an off week on November 18th, and they may try to bring Garcon back for then. Shanahan says, "It could very well happen that way, but... we don't know what's going to happen with Pierre. I'm taking this day by day, listening to the doctors, see what they recommend, and obviously I'm not going to force somebody to play if the doctors don't think he's ready or... Pierre doesn't feel like he's ready."
Garcon saw foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson after the injury was not getting any better. "He was sore when I talked to him Tuesday," Shanahan said. "He said it hadn't improved at all. He went swimming, they put him in a pool, and it didn't even improve in that area. Just for peace of mind I said 'Hey, why don't you go talk to a specialist?'... You get the chance to go one-on-one and see what he says and hopefully something positive comes out of it."
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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."
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Connecticut Foot Care Centers
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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
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