ST. LOUIS, Mo. St. Louis Rams QB Marc Bulger will miss three to six weeks after suffering a tibial plateau fracture in his left leg, the team announced Monday. Bulger suffered the injury in Sunday's game vs. Arizona. Kyle Boller will start at quarterback for the Rams in Sunday's game vs. Seattle on Nov. 29 at the Edward Jones Dome. Boller has played in three games with two starts this year for the Rams. He has totaled 481 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions on 86-of-49 passing.
Rams QB Bulger Having MRIs, Concussion Test
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger underwent an MRI exam on his groin and hamstring Monday and was due for a second MRI on a swollen knee in addition to testing for concussion-related symptoms after a physically demanding loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said the first MRI revealed a strain. The second MRI was set for late Monday and Bulger will be tested for a possible concussion Tuesday after taking a blow to the head in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 21-13 loss.
Spagnuolo wasn't certain of Bulger's status for next week's game against the Seattle Seahawks. He said the injuries apparently occurred at various points in the game, and said Bulger woke up with the swollen knee.
"Marc Bulger's pretty banged up," the coach said. "Marc's got a few things going on."
Linebacker Chris Chamberlain and offensive tackle Jason Smith also will be tested for possible concussions on Tuesday.
Fullback Mike Karney was to undergo an MRI on his neck. Offensive tackle Alex Barron (mild ankle sprain) and running back Steven Jackson (lower back strain) had more minor injuries.
Spagnuolo was hopeful guard Richie Incognito can return after missing three games plus the bye week with a foot injury.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Rams QB Bulger Having MRIs, Concussion Test
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger underwent an MRI exam on his groin and hamstring Monday and was due for a second MRI on a swollen knee in addition to testing for concussion-related symptoms after a physically demanding loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said the first MRI revealed a strain. The second MRI was set for late Monday and Bulger will be tested for a possible concussion Tuesday after taking a blow to the head in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 21-13 loss.
Spagnuolo wasn't certain of Bulger's status for next week's game against the Seattle Seahawks. He said the injuries apparently occurred at various points in the game, and said Bulger woke up with the swollen knee.
"Marc Bulger's pretty banged up," the coach said. "Marc's got a few things going on."
Linebacker Chris Chamberlain and offensive tackle Jason Smith also will be tested for possible concussions on Tuesday.
Fullback Mike Karney was to undergo an MRI on his neck. Offensive tackle Alex Barron (mild ankle sprain) and running back Steven Jackson (lower back strain) had more minor injuries.
Spagnuolo was hopeful guard Richie Incognito can return after missing three games plus the bye week with a foot injury.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
