This hit delivered to New England quarterback Tom Brady’s left leg by Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard has sidelined the reigning NFL MVP for the season. He will have season-ending knee surgery to reportedly repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. (Winslow Townson / Associated Press)
New England quarterback Tom Brady limped off the field with some help Sunday after getting hit in the left leg while attempting a pass. The Patriots announced Monday that he was going on the injured list and would have season-ending knee surgery in the near future. (Winslow Townson / Associated Press)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young was struck in the left leg as well Sunday, getting hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith late in the fourth quarter while rolling out. (John Russell / Associated Press)
Titans quarterback Vince Young iced his knee after colliding with Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith on Sunday. “Obviously, if you’re dealing with a third-degree [medial collateral ligament] sprain, you’re probably out a couple of weeks and not back to 100 percent for three or four weeks,” Tennessee Coach Jeff Fisher said. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press)
Advertisement
Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai is expected to play next week after sustaining a head injury in Sunday’s 29-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Addai left the game after he was tackled by Nathan Vasher and Lance Briggs. He rushed for 44 yards in 12 carries. . (Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
Carolina Panthers reserve quarterback Matt Moore, who went to Newhall Hart High, UCLA and Oregon State, didn’t even make it to the season opener on Sunday. After injuring his left leg in the final preseason game, he was cleared to practice on Wednesday and when he attempted to push off on his leg he felt something pop. X-rays revealed a broken fibula and Moore is out indefinitely. (Rick Havner / Associated Press)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller, a Newhall Hart High standout who went to Cal, was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season and perhaps his stay with the team. He reportedly has a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. (Stephan Savoia / Associated Press)
Another major preseason injury felled New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora on Aug. 23 in an exhibition game against the New York Jets. Umenyiora tore the lateral meniscus in his left knee during the second quarter and will have surgery to repair the damage. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season. (Bill Kostroun / Associated Press)