Saturday, September 14, 2013

Injury report: Byrd likely a no-go again

BY NICK ST. DENIS

Jairus Byrd wasn't available in training camp thanks to his ego, and he hasn't been available in the regular season thanks to his foot.

The Buffalo Bills' top safety was officially ruled as "doubtful" for his team's cross-conference battle with the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Byrd has been battling plantar fasciitis since joining the team the last week of the preseason.

Buffalo will also again be without its top cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and speedy rookie receiver Marquise Goodwin is a no-go.

Here's the full slate of injuries for both teams.

BILLS

Out
K Dustin Hopkins (groin), WR Marquise Goodwin (hand), OL Doug Legursky (knee), CB Stephon Gilmore (wrist), CB Ron Brooks (foot).

Doubtful
S Jairus Byrd (foot).

PANTHERS

Out

RB Kenjon Barner (foot), CB James Dockery (thumb).

Probable
DT Dwan Edwards (thigh), TE Ben Hartsock (foot), LB Jon Beason (knee), WR Domenik Hixon (hamstring), S Mike Mitchell (calf), G Amini Silatolu (hamstring).

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