Battle Wounds Assessments

Battle Wounds Assessment    
       
Here's a look at the key injuries to offensive players from Sunday's action.
       
Posted on Monday and updated on Tuesday as necessary.
       
Name TM Pos Comments
Berrian, Bernard MIN WR Berrian left the game during the 2nd quarter due to a hamstring injury. He did not return.
Brown, Donald IND RB Brown suffered a strained shoulder in the 1st half. He did not return.
Cooley, Chris WAS TE Cooley left the game with an ankle injury that has been described as a chip on the bottom part of his tibia. Cooley is likely out for at least 6-8 weeks and may end up on the injured reserve.
Finley, Jermichael GBP TE Finley left the game with a knee injury and did not return.
Hill, Shaun SFO QB Hill suffered a bruised ego when he was replaced during the game by QB Alex Smith. Smith has been named the starter until further notice.
Johnson, Andre HOU WR Johnson went to the hospital for examination of a chest injury. The tests indicated the injury is just a contusion, but watch his status.
Russell, JaMarcus OAK QB Russell suffered a bruised ego when he was replaced during the game by QB Gradkowski. HC Tom Cable announced that Russell will continue as the starter going forward.
Washington, Leon NYJ RB Washington suffered a season-ending broken leg this week.
Westbrook, Brian PHI RB Westbrook left the game with a concussion and did not return. He is at risk to miss the coming week.