Tama Tribune: Bucs HC Gruden said RB Earnest Graham will likely
not play again this season. Graham sustained an ankle injury
against Minnesota on Sunday when a defender fell on his ankle.
Gruden said he does not expect Graham to play again this season.
"Earnest Graham's ankle looks to be a serious injury and his
status for the rest of the season is very much in question,"
Gruden said. "Geno Hayes [linebacker] hurt his knee and we're
obviously real concerned about that as well. Both of those guy's
season could be in jeopardy right now." Tampa Bay will be forced
to play with Warrick Dunn, Cadillac Williams and Clifton Smith,
plus Gruden said there is a possibility FB B.j. Askew will receive
work at running back. Gruden also said the Bucs will look at other
running backs to possibly sign. "I don't know the medical terms,
but right now it doesn't look like he [Graham] will play anytime
soon." Gruden said. "We'll get the final results in the next
couple of hours."
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