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Bradford has a high left ankle sprain and is in a walking boot, leaving his status for this week's game at Dallas in question.
"I think you are always concerned when you see your quarterback in a boot," Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said. "In my experience with the high ankle sprains, you just never know."
Bradford was injured during winless St. Louis' 24-3 loss at Green Bay on Sunday, and Spagnuolo said he had a noticeable limp when he reported for a team meeting Monday afternoon.
The only consolation for St. Louis (0-5) is Bradford's plant foot is his right one, which could help him get back on the field sooner.
Backup A.J. Feeley likely will take the majority of the snaps with the first team when the Rams return to practice on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Feeley didn't get any game snaps last year and is 1 for 5 for 21 yards this year in mopup duty. The Rams likely will elevate Tim Brandstater from the practice squad.
"Oh yeah, A.J. will be ready," Spagnuolo said. "We'll be ready for any possible situation. That's why A.J. is here and I'm glad we've got him. He's been through this before."
There are two other injury concerns from the loss to the Packers, with offensive tackle Rodger Saffold (ankle bruise) and running back Cadillac Williams (thigh) scheduled to undergo MRI exams.
Feeley, in his 11th season, said he's up for the challenge.
"It's the nature of the game," Feeley said. "Do I want to play? Yes. I've got that fire. I'm definitely excited about it."
Bradford was sacked 21 times in the first five games.
Bradford or Feeley could have a new veteran receiver to throw to on Sunday.
The Rams acquired Lloyd from the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft pick on Monday. They are hoping Lloyd can make an immediate impact given he's being reunited with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and playing in the same system.
"There shouldn't be any kind of a learning curve," general manager Billy Devaney said. "It's up to him and the coaches to see how quickly he gets out there."
Spagnuolo remembers Lloyd impacting the game plan in last year's game at Denver.
"We had to be aware of where he was and change some things coverage-wise," Spagnuolo said. "So that probably speaks volumes right there."
The Rams made room for Lloyd by releasing Mike Sims-Walker, a disappointment after getting a free-agent deal in August. Sims-Walker, who was inactive on Sunday, had six catches against the Giants in Week 2 but dropped two passes in Week 4 against the Redskins, and totaled 11 receptions with a 12.6-yard average and no touchdowns.
Danny Amendola, who led the team in receiving last year, is on injured reserve after dislocating his left elbow in the opener.
So for the most part they've gone with a young crew that includes Brandon Gibson, Danario Alexander and rookies Greg Salas and Austin Pettis.
Wide receiver Mark Clayton and defensive back Marquis Johnson, both coming off knee injuries, could return from the PUP list this week.
"Those two guys have really worked their butts off, but you don't really know until you get into the real game," Spagnuolo said. "The hard thing is going to be simulating that to find out where they're at."
Chris Chamberlain started ahead of free-agent pickup Ben Leber at outside linebacker against the Packers and Spagnuolo said he'll likely start again this week.
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The Rams starting quarterback Sam Bradford has a high ankle sprain, the nasty older brother of the regular ankle sprain and is questionable for Sunday’s game at Dallas. Steve Spagnuolo announced the injury in his Monday press conference in St. Louis.
Sam Bradford is in a walking boot and backup QB AJ Feeley will be taking all the reps in practice on Wednesday. High ankle sprains are usually multiple week injuries, however, the Rams are still classifying Bradford’s status as “day to day”.
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Published: September 19th, 2011 | Tags: Nick Mangold, Colin Baxter, Daryl Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Robert TurnerTests on Monday showed that Jets center Nick Mangold suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday’s 32-3 victory over the Jaguars, but he didn’t sustain any additional damage, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Mangold has a tremendous pain threshold and is known to be a quick healer, but a high ankle sprain would put almost anyone out for at least a week. The extent of how long Mangold will be out remains to be determined, but it could be in the 2-to-4-week range.
The All-Pro center was injured when Jaguars LB Daryl Smith fell on Mangold’s leg. He exited the game and didn’t return.
Mangold has started every game for the Jets since entering the league as a first-round draft pick in 2006. If he is forced to miss time, Colin Baxter will fill in at center. Jets coach Rex Ryan praised Baxter’s effort in relief against the Jags.
Robert Turner was in line to serve as Mangold’s backup this season, but he suffered a broken leg during the preseason.
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Published: December 2nd, 2010 | Tags: Adrian Peterson, Toby GerhartWith one week left before the start of the fantasy postseason, countless owners are holding their breath over the status of superstar Adrian Peterson. He suffered an injured ankle last week in a win over the Redskins.
While he was held out of working on Thursday, Peterson does plan to test the ankle during Friday’s practice. He also said that he’d be able to play against the Bills even if he’s not 100 percent.
“The swelling has gone down on it, more mobile and my flexibility is getting there too and the soreness is going away,” Peterson said. “I’m taking steps forward.”
Fantasy owners should expect A.D. to be a game-time decision, so be sure to check in with NFL.com’s inactives Sunday morning. If for some reason he’s unable to play, rookie Toby Gerhart would be a great sleeper in his absence against Buffalo’s weak run defense.
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Published: November 21st, 2010 | | Tags: Delanie Walker, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis, Week 11 injuries 2010The 49ers, trailing 21-0 at home to the Bucs, are running out of time to stage a comeback. And any rally will likely come without Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis.
The team announced midway through the fourth quarter that Davis is questionable to return with an ankle injury. If Davis isn’t able to go with the 49ers in desperation mode, it must be a serious injury.
Davis’ impact on the stat sheet has been minimal; he has one reception for 3 yards.
Delanie Walker is currently in the game for the 49ers.
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