Injuries week 15

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(12-15-2021, 03:16 PM)pally Wrote: More will come out with the actual injury report but...

Riley Reiff is doubtful for this week
Trey Hendrickson will be limited and likely a late-week/game-day decision but Zac is optimistic
Logan Wilson is out but they are hopeful he should be back for the Baltimore game
Hopkins, Prince, Hill are all sick (COVID negative) so are not practicing and are out of the facility today
D'Ante Smith is practicing at both tackle positions but no word if he will be activated this week (still have 2 weeks)
Trae Waynes is expected to be activated but we thought that last week too
Joe Burrow is not practicing today-pinky still

with both centers out of practice today Keaton Sutherland is snapping the ball

edit: Chris Evans returns from the rehab field.  He's been out since the end of the Steeler game.  If he can play on Sunday look for him to replace Phillips as kick returner

D'Ante Smith is a guy I hope gets the start at RT if he is healthy.  The coaches loved him, and he has length unlike anyone on the team.  He also added the size and strength that were his biggest question marks.  

It would be a long shot to come in and be a solid RT in his rookie season coming off a bunch of injuries, but it would be huge for this team to find their RT of the future before the season ends.  

I can't help but think Carman should be given a shot here as well, unless they are 100% behind him as a future guard.  That guy is such a mystery.  Struggled early, which was understandable given his rookie status and a new position.  Had a game where he was the highest graded lineman.  Then, seemingly regressed and lost his job to Adeniji, who struggled mightily.  

I will say this about Carman:  The one thing I don't question in him is strength.  He has moved some VERY big men back like it was nothing.  I just think he needs confidence and more playing time, but I guess the coaches just aren't as sold on him.