Vikings reveal Ponder rib injury
The Vikings may have found a convenient way to take a look at backup quarterback without technically benching the struggling
The team, stationed an hour outside London preparing for its game against the Steelers on Sunday at Wembley Stadium, revealed Ponder suffered a rib injury early in Sunday’s loss to the Browns.
Ponder said the injury didn’t prohibit him from throwing normally the rest of the game, nor is it preventing him from throwing. Coach
said Ponder took the majority of snaps in practice, but reports said he was limited. He said his biggest concern is taking contact, adding that throwing is “uncomfortable, but ( the pain is) manageable.”
Wide receiverGregJennings said Ponder showed no noticeable affects from the rib injury.
“Christian’s tough,” Cassel said. “I don’t know his situation or how it’s going to go, but I’ve got to prepare like I’m going to play.”
Tight end ( hamstring) was on the field for the 49ers for Thursday’s game against the Rams after being listed as questionable all week. Linebacker ( groin) did not suit up.
The 49ers were expected to ramp up their running attack with quarterback
struggling in the passing game. The Rams gave up175 rushing yards to the Cowboys’
lastweek. The Rams, who were averaging just 3.2 yards per carry and 57 rushing yards per game, had just 27 yards on 21 plays while being outscored 24- 0 in the first quarter of their two previous games. Lions DT
showed up on the injury report with a knee issue and was limited in practice. ... Texans WR ( shin) was limited ... Colts S
( toe) practiced fully for the first time this week and is expected to start. ... Giants C ( neck) and RG ( hip) missed practice, while ( thumb) was limited working at guard and tackle. ... Redskins TEs ( ankle, limited) and
( quad, did not practice) are questionable. ... CowboysWRMilesAustin ( hamstring) sat out.
Raiders QB believes the hit that left him concussed Monday warrants a fine. Hewas cleared to practice, butMatt worked with the first unit. Pryor said when he looked at the play again, it was clear Broncos LB
was guilty of a helmet- to- helmet hit. But the hit was legal because Pryorwas in the tackle box. Pryor leads the Raiders and all NFL QBs with 198 rushing yards.
in practice. Saints RB
denied a New Orleans Times- Picayune report that he wants the team to trade him.
“No. Never came from me,” Ingram told ESPN. “I love New Orleans. It’s home to me. I love this organization, love my teammates, love my coaches. I’m happy here. And we’re 3- 0. So I’m excited about that.”