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 He definitely will not play in Monday night's game against New
England and appears headed for surgery that will end his 2014
season.
The injury occurred during Thursday afternoon's practice and he
becomes the third Chiefs player this season to suffer a ruptured
Achilles.
Inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito both
went out in the season opener and they are now on the
injured-reserve list.
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, who has played in 115
consecutive games, was ruled out of Sunday's game against the
Atlanta Falcons.
He also has 90 straight regular-season starts, the longest of any
linebacker in the NFL.
Greenway, who played through a broken wrist for much of last season,
suffered a broken hand in the Week Two loss against the New England
Patriots but played last Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
During that game, he suffered a rib injury that forced him to leave
the game.
Tight end Kyle Rudolph, who has an abdomen/groin issue that is
expected to keep him out for at least the next few weeks, has been
formally ruled out for Sunday. Cornerback Josh Robinson was listed
as questionable.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill says he has moved past the
controversy after coach Joe Philbin was noncommittal on the team's
starter earlier this week.
"It's done," Tannehill said after practice in London in preparation
for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.
"It's something we faced during the week, and it's done. Now we're
just getting ready to play. I'm excited to be here in London."
During the week, Philbin refused to say for sure that Tannehill
would be the starter. On Wednesday, Tannehill confirmed that he
would start and seemed upset that he had to answer such questions.
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The Washington Redskins, who have already lost quarterback Robert
Griffin III, tight end Jordan Reed, nose tackle Barry Cofield,
cornerback DeAngelo Hall and left guard Shawn Lauvao for at least a
game, might have dodged more bad news with two-time Pro Bowl left
tackle Trent Williams.
Williams, who exited Thursday night's 45-14 loss to the New York
Giants with a strained right knee, did not need the expected MRI on
Friday.
"It's patellar inflammation," coach Jay Gruden said. "He should be
OK (for next Monday's game against Seattle). That's a relief."
Reserve safety Trenton Robinson will probably miss a few weeks with
a left high ankle sprain.
Tight end Niles Paul, who suffered a concussion on his final catch
against the Giants when he was slammed by safety Quentin Demps, has
entered the NFL's concussion protocol and is day-to-day for the
Seahawks game.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was back at practice
Friday after missing the previous two days with an ankle injury he
suffered last Sunday against Green Bay.
Johnson was adamant all along that he was going to play Sunday
against the New York Jets.
The news was not all good for the Lions on Friday as tight end
Joseph Fauria missed practice for a second straight day after
injuring his ankle in a non-football activity. (Editing by Andrew
Both)
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