Notable NFL News (cuts, signings, injuries, etc.)

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Chiefs 3-time Pro Bowl LB Derrick Johnson suffered torn Achilles tendon vs. Titans - source

Starting defensive end Mike DeVito also ruptured his Achilles tendon in the game.
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That's brutal.

[PurpleMustReign]

Starting defensive end Mike DeVito also ruptured his Achilles tendon in the game.
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That's brutal.

Yikes.. I am glad the Vikings came out fairly healthy... hopefully it stays that way!

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Texans OLB Jadeveon Clowney (1st overall pick in draft) left game vs. Redskins with knee injury

ESPN - Texans OLB Jadeveon Clowney (top pick in draft) injured MCL on Sunday against Redskins - reports

Surgery and out for 4-6 weeks...?

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Yikes - Clowney torn his meniscus.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -meniscus/

[PurpleMustReign]

Yikes - Clowney torn his meniscus.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -meniscus/

Is that a conditioning injury? I know that has been an issue with him in the past.

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Is that a conditioning injury? I know that has been an issue with him in the past.

The meniscus is an articular cartilage that lines the knee joint. Overtime, especially with contact sports, that cartilage, which is a primary shock absorber, can get worn down. When the tissue gets beat down, any planting or quick cutting can lead to a tear. I didn't see the mechanism of injury for Jadeveon, but I assume he either got blocked and his knee bent awkwardly or he was cutting and it tore.

[Funkytown]

Many injuries on the day: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... s-injuries

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Ravens terminate RB Ray Rice's contract, making him free agent

[S197]

The meniscus is an articular cartilage that lines the knee joint. Overtime, especially with contact sports, that cartilage, which is a primary shock absorber, can get worn down. When the tissue gets beat down, any planting or quick cutting can lead to a tear. I didn't see the mechanism of injury for Jadeveon, but I assume he either got blocked and his knee bent awkwardly or he was cutting and it tore.

I think he jumped up to try and swat a ball and landed awkwardly.

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Ravens terminate RB Ray Rice's contract, making him free agent

ESPN - NFL suspends former Ravens RB Ray Rice indefinitely based on "new video evidence that became available"

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About time they figure it out...

[Funkytown]

ESPN - RB LaMichael James asks for, granted release by 49ers, according to agent; 2nd-round pick in 2012

[Funkytown]

I think he jumped up to try and swat a ball and landed awkwardly.

ESPN - Texans S DJ Swearinger says LB Jadeveon Clowney told him he hurt knee when he stepped in hole on field

[Dirtyswabby]

Ray Rice Cut and suspended indefinitely-------- Bout Time NFL.

[Funkytown]

Ray Rice Cut and suspended indefinitely-------- Bout Time NFL.

That's what I said. I guess part of the video wasn't enough proof, wasn't quite bad enough. Embarrassing.

[Dirtyswabby]

Honestly any video's containing violence of a more powerful entity towards a weaker one (Physically) are sickening. I get just as upset when I saw the centerplate CEO beating the crap out of a dog in the elevator.