Lions QB Matthew Stafford will continue to rehab his se...

Nov 16, 2010

Lions QB Matthew Stafford will continue to rehab his separated right shoulder, but Lions coach Jim Schwartz said on his weekly radio show this morning the team won’t rush its franchise quarterback’s return to the field.

“He’s not going to go back on the field until he’s, No. 1, able to throw without restriction and make all the throws, and, No. 2, until he’s able to take a hit on that shoulder,” Schwartz said in an interview on 97.1 WXYT-FM. “So very similar to the first time when we rehabbed him. We’ll try to keep the same kind of criteria, keep the timetable… and just let him come back as the injury dictates.”

Stafford visited Birmingham, Ala.-based surgeon Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his injury Monday. Andrews told Stafford he didn’t need surgery and could continue on a rehab plan.

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Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.