FOOTBALLGUYS MUST READ - Dr. Bramel Insight/Concern On TE Jordan Reed

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Joe Bryant Footballguys.com --------------------------------------------------------------- INJURY ROUNDS: PRESEASON WEEK 2 More concern on Jordan Reed's toe injury and updated analysis on Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, Jay Ajayi, and many others by Jene Bramel, August 14 For the rest of the preseason, I'll have a Monday article updating the injury status of players around the league with quick-hitting articles during the week on any major injury stories that occur. FOLLOWUP APPOINTMENTS JORDAN REED | TOE INJURY | WEEK-TO-WEEK I was ready to be optimistic about Reed after seeing tweets noting how well his first practice with his new foot orthotic went. Then, [I read this quote Reed gave reporters]() on Sunday: "It's the cleats more than anything," Reed said. "The cleats prior to this were more narrow and pressing on the bone that I had the fracture in. These cleats are wider and the orthotics are softer so I don't feel it." Wait, what? Reed's injury had previously been reported as a toe sprain. Last week, he confirmed he has been dealing with the injury since last year and today confirms he had a fracture in the foot. There is still a piece or two missing from this puzzle. But a turf toe like injury associated with a fractured bone irritated by certain types of cleats sounds very much like a sesamoid bone issue. There are two small sesamoid bones found within the tendon on the underside of the joint between the big toe and the foot. Inflammation around those bones, a stress response within the bones, or a fracture would all cause pain in the same area as turf toe/toe sprain. Players may choose rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and orthotics to treat these conditions, but sesamoid injuries often require surgery. Reed's visit to Dr. Robert Anderson -- the NFL's most prominent foot surgeon -- now makes a ton more sense. Reed was very pleased with how his foot responded to the orthotic. And he told reporters he'd be back shortly. But the orthotic could be a final attempt to manage this condition through the season. There's been no confirmation about Reed's specific injury. But my spidey senses are tingling on this one. Reed may well make it through the year without difficulty. But his revelation today is worrisome. ANDREW LUCK | RIGHT SHOULDER LABRUM REPAIR | JANUARY 2017 | WEEK-TO-WEEK There was a brief firestorm on Twitter yesterday after Colts' general manager, Chris Ballard, and owner, Jim Irsay, separately addressed the media and would not commit to Luck playing in Week 1. [Irsay talked around the issue](, saying, "I can't say that unequivocally he'll be ready for the Ram game. But I can say I feel confident he'll be ready to start the season. He could start out in Los Angeles. I don't want to act like that is a foregone conclusion that he's not going to be starting out there. He could, but he also could not." That's a really long way of saying, "We're still not sure of his Week 1 status." Though Irsay's ramblings above got the bulk of the media attention and discussion, it's this quote that actually provides actionable information: "I don't think we've let him throw like he can throw." That's the first confirmation we've had that Luck is throwing a football. Ballard told reporters Luck's "strength levels are probably better than they were at any point last season." I wouldn't read too much into that line either. I don't know what "strength levels" means or how they may be measured. The bottom line is this: Nothing has changed with Luck over the past week. He continues to progress in his prescribed throwing program. But Luck is still in the early stages of the program and the Colts have no plans to push him. The end stage of the program should have him ready for Week 1 but it's too soon for anyone to feel comfortable projecting his return with certainty. And you should still expect Luck to need some time to build stamina and accuracy in live game conditions. CAM NEWTON | RIGHT SHOULDER SORENESS | EARLY PRESEASON | DAY-TO-DAY Newton threw during team drills on Sunday. It was his first action outside of limited individual drills in two weeks. A visit with his surgeon in late July raised concern for limited range of motion in his shoulder, prompting the cool-off period to ensure Newton did not put himself at risk of a compensatory injury or other setbacks from changing his throwing motion due to pain. The Panthers continue to talk optimistically about Newton and are executing their previously stated plan of rebuilding arm strength slowly over the next 1-2 weeks. Having now progressed from light throwing to individual work with his receivers to brief participation in team drills without concern, the Panthers are reportedly deciding whether to prep Newton for a preseason game or wait until opening weekend to return their quarterback to live action. For now, there has been no indication Newton will be unable to play Week 1. JAY AJAYI | CONCUSSION | EARLY PRESEASON | WEEK-TO-WEEK Ajayi returned to the field in pads after the team cleared him to return after two weeks of rehab for a concussion. He left the field with a trainer holding his helmet, which immediately prompted concern for a recurrence of symptoms. After practice, Adam Gase told reporters Ajayi was taken off the field to hydrate and was not experiencing concussion symptoms. He also clarified that Ajayi hadn't been formally cleared by an independent neurologist. While there remains a chance Ajayi was dealing with more than dehydration and reports recurrent symptoms on Monday, it looks like he's recovered and will continue practicing this week. JOE FLACCO | DISC HERNIATION | OFFSEASON | WEEK-TO-WEEK The Ravens told reporters this week they [expect Flacco to return to practice this preseason but not play in any preseason games](=). A follow-up visit last week was reassuring and Flacco was said to be making progress. The official word on Flacco's injury continues to be "soreness" or "stiffness" but specialist visits and multiple weeks of rest suggest that Flacco's stiffness is likely related to a disc condition as was initially reported by Ian Rapoport. That semantic note is important. Even if Flacco is cleared to practice soon, his prescribed period of rest -- and possibly more, though no steroid injections were reported -- puts him in a higher category of concern this year. Back spasms secondary to a herniated disc could recur at any time. Others of note: [Sammy Watkins]( (ankle) will return to practice this week. [Donte Moncrief]( (AC sprain) was cleared to return to practice last week. [Corey Davis]( (hamstring) is making progress but remains week to week. [Latavius Murray]( (ankle) was activated off the PUP list and returned to practice last week. [Eric Ebron]( (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week. [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) returned to practice. [Josh Doctson]( (hamstring) will reportedly need another week of rehab before returning. [Jeremy Langford]( (ankle) and [James Conner]( (AC sprain) both returned to practice last week. [Matt Forte]( (hamstring) has yet to return to practice. Minnesota tackle Riley Reiff (back) was cleared to return to practice last week. [Jalen Ramsey]( was activated off the PUP list last week and has returned to practice. --------------------------------------------------------------- INJURY ROUNDS [LEONARD FOURNETTE]( | FOOT INJURY | PRESEASON WEEK 1 | DAY-TO-DAY Fournette did not miss practice prior to the team's first preseason game and looked fit on nine carries last week. However, the Jaguars held him out of practice on Sunday after he reported foot soreness. Doug Marrone was [adamant that Fournette's absence was precautionary]() but that the team wouldn't rush him back if the soreness -- which was present before the preseason game -- persisted. For now, there doesn't appear anything of concern here. But nebulous foot injuries can linger and move into the nagging category without much warning. We'll see how the Jaguars approach Fournette this week. Multiple missed practices, a missed preseason game, reports of a specialist visit or an imaging study would all heighten concern. RYAN KELLY | FOOT INJURY | PRESEASON WEEK 1 | WEEK-TO-WEEK The Colts did not provide specifics on Kelly's injury, with Mike Chappell reporting only that the center and anchor of the Indianapolis offensive line would [miss "a few weeks."]( Without details, it's difficult to gauge an accurate timeline. I'll have more when possible. DEMARCO MURRAY | HAMSTRING STRAIN | PRESEASON WEEK 1 | DAY-TO-DAY Murray left practice with a hamstring injury last week but the Titans expect him to return to practice this week. [MIKE GILLISLEE]( | HAMSTRING STRAIN | OFFSEASON | WEEK-TO-WEEK The Patriots heavily use the PUP list every preseason, stashing players with minor injury and conditioning concerns until they're ready. So it's odd to learn Gillislee has missed multiple practices with a hamstring injury he's [reportedly been fighting since OTAs](=). The injury isn't expected to be serious but hamstring aggravations are difficult recoveries for running backs. If Gillislee isn't cleared to return soon, it's definite cause for concern. Others of note: [Doug {NAME}]( suffered a foot injury in practice last week that is not believed to be serious. [Amari Cooper](missed practice last week with a non-specific leg injury. [Bilal Powell]( didn't practice last week with soreness in his neck but there are no indications the team is concerned. [Kerry Hyder]( likely has a torn Achilles and will miss the season. [Denzel Perryman]( left with an ankle injury and was seen on the sideline in a walking boot later in the game. [Jordan Matthews]( is under evaluation for a chest injury. [Raekwon McMillan]( has an ACL tear and will miss the season. Green Bay guard Don Barclay has an ankle injury of unknown significance. Baltimore guard Alex Lewis will miss the season with a shoulder labrum tear. Miami center Ted Larsen is expected to be placed on injured reserve after surgery to repair a torn biceps. [DeForest Buckner](, [Derek Wolfe](, and [Tyrone Crawford]( have ankle sprains and will be week-to-week. --------------------------------------------------------------- INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER Quarterbacks Injured But on the Active Roster Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Andrew Luck]( Right shoulder labrum repair Mid January Active - PUP Week-to-Week | Week 1 Return Throwing phase of rehab [Cam Newton]( Right rotator cuff repair / soreness PS W1 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Joe Flacco]( Disc herniation Offseason Week-to-Week Week-to-Week Making progress in rehab [Teddy Bridgewater]( Left knee dislocation / Multi-ligament repair August 2016 Active - PUP Month-to-Month Week 1 return tough ask Running Backs Injured But on the Active Roster Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes Demarco Murray Hamstring strain PS W1 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Jay Ajayi]( Concussion Late July Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Leonard Fournette]( Foot injury Early August Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Latavius Murray]( Right ankle surgery Late March Activated off PUP Returned to practice [Matt Forte]( Hamstring strain Early August No information Week-to-Week Missed > 1 week practice [Bilal Powell]( Neck soreness Early August No information Day-to-Day [Mike Gillislee]( Hamstring strain Chronic No information Week-to-Week [Kenneth Dixon]( Meniscus repair Late July Out for season 4-6 Months | 2017 return Likely IR soon [Devontae Booker]( Wrist fracture fixation Late July 6-8 Weeks 6-8 Weeks | Early season return [Jeremy Langford]( Ankle sprain Late July Returned to practice [Lance Dunbar]( Complications Oct 2015 knee injury Active - PUP Week-to-Week "No resolution in near future" [James Conner]( AC sprain Late July Returned to practice Wide Receivers Injured But on the Active Roster Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Sammy Watkins]( Right ankle sprain PS W1 Cleared to practice [Doug {NAME}]( Right foot injury PS W2 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Amari Cooper]( Leg injury PS W1 No information given Awaiting information [Donte Moncrief]( AC sprain PS W1 Returned to practice [Corey Davis]( Hamstring strain PS W1 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week [Jordan Matthews]( Chest injury PS W2 Under evaluation Awaiting information [Will Fuller]( Clavicle fracture PS W1 8-12 Weeks 8-10+ Weeks [Mike Williams]( Disc herniation | Multiple steroid injections May | July Active - PUP 4-6 Weeks Progressing in rehab [John Brown]( Quad strain Late July Week-to-Week Week-to-Week Returned to individual drills [Sterling Shepard]( Ankle sprain Early August Cleared to practice [Josh Doctson]( Hamstring strain PS W1 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week Likely to miss another week [Quincy Enunwa]( Neck injury PS W1 Out for Season 2018 Return [Malcolm Mitchell]( Knee soreness Early preseason No information given Week-to-Week [Breshad Perriman]( Hamstring strain Early preseason Week-to-Week Week-to-Week [Markus Wheaton]( Finger fracture PS W2 No timetable given 3-4 Weeks Marquise Lee Right leg injury PS W2 No timetable given Week-to-Week [Sammie Coates]( Arthroscopic knee surgery Late July 3-4 Weeks 3-6 Weeks [Paul Richardson]( Right AC sprain PS W2 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week [Tavon Austin]( Hamstring strain Early preseason Week-to-Week Week-to-Week [Curtis Samuel]( Hamstring strain Late July Not practicing Week-to-Week [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( Concussion PS W2 No timetable given Week-to-Week Returned to individual drills [Carlos Henderson]( Thumb surgery PS W2 No timetable given 4-6 Weeks Tight Ends Injured But on the Active Roster Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Jordan Reed]( Toe sprain | Ankle injury July Active - PUP Week-to-Week Now has custom orthotic [Eric Ebron]( Hamstring strain Late July Expected to practice Day-to-Day Offensive Line Injured But on the Active Roster Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes Taylor Decker Shoulder labrum repair Early June Active - PUP 5-6 Months Terron Armstead Shoulder labrum repair June Active - PUP 5-6 Months Ryan Kelly Foot injury PS W1 Few Weeks 4-6+ Weeks Awaiting specifics Max Unger Lisfranc repair Early May Active - PUP | Week 1 Return 6-9 Months Something doesn't add up here Riley Reiff Back injury Offseason Returned to practice Kyle Long Ankle surgery / complications November 2016 Limited practice Day-to-Day Don Barclay Ankle injury PS W2 Awaiting information Awaiting information Ted Larsen Biceps injury PS W1 Likely IR Month-to-Month Possible return designation Alex Lewis Shoulder labral tear PS W2 Out for season 4-6 Months 2018 Return Josh Garnett Arthroscopic knee surgery Early August Week 1 Return Minimum 3-4 Weeks Forrest Lamp ACL tear Early August Out for season Nico Siragusa Knee dislocation | ACL/MCL/PCL tear Early August Out for season Defensive Players Injured But on the Active Roster Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Deone Bucannon]( Ankle surgery Mid May Active - PUP | W1 return 4-5 Months On target for W1 return [Jalen Ramsey]( Core abdominal muscle repair Mid June Activated off PUP Returned to practice [DeForest Buckner]( Ankle sprain Early preseason Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Ezekiel Ansah]( Undisclosed Active - PUP Day-to-Day No update from team last week [Kerry Hyder]( Left Achilles tear PS W2 Awaiting information Out for Season Dont'a Hightower Undisclosed Active - PUP Day-to-Day No update from team last week [Derek Wolfe]( Ankle sprain PS W2 No timetable given Week-to-Week [Denzel Perryman]( Left ankle injury PS W2 Awaiting information Awaiting information Su'a Cravens Knee injury PS W2 2-3 Weeks Week-to-Week [Raekwon McMillan]( ACL tear PS W2 Out for season 2018 Return [George Iloka]( Knee sprain PS W1 3-4 Weeks 3-4 Weeks [Clayton Geathers]( Cervical discectomy / fusion Mid May Active - PUP 4-6 Months Expected inseason PUP [Pernell McPhee]( Undisclosed knee Active - PUP Awaiting information [Tamba Hali]( Undisclosed Active - PUP Awaiting information [Tyrone Crawford]( Ankle sprain PS W2 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day [Shane Ray]( Wrist ligament repair Late July 6-8 Weeks 6-8 Weeks [Vernon Butler]( Knee sprain PS W2 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week [Malik McDowell]( Concussion / Facial injuries Late July Active - NFI Week-to-Week Zachary Orr Spinal malformation Yet to be cleared by NFL team --------------------------------------------------------------- INJURED PLAYERS NOT ON ACTIVE ROSTER Notable Quarterbacks on PUP/NFI/IR Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Ryan Tannehill]( Left ACL reconstruction Mid August IR 2018 Return Notable Running Backs on PUP/NFI/IR Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes Notable Wide Receivers on PUP/NFI/IR Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes Notable Tight Ends on PUP/NFI/IR Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Crockett Gillmore]( MCL reconstruction Early August IR 2018 Return Notable Offensive Line on PUP/NFI/IR Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes Notable Defensive Players on PUP/NFI/IR Player Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes [Trent Murphy]( ACL reconstruction / MCL sprain PS W2 IR 2018 Return [Malcolm Smith]( Pectoral tendon tear PS W1 IR 2018 Return [Dominique Easley]( ACL reconstruction Early August IR 2018 Return Check back for more injury analysis throughout training camp and follow on Twitter [@JeneBramel]( for breaking injury news, commentary, and analysis of injury news around the NF --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! 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