Steelers injury update: Thursday practice brutal for running backs

[polamalubeast]

Several Steelers went down in Thursday's training camp practice. Le'Veon Bell and Isaac Redman left the team thin at running back and Jarvis Jones tweaked his groin.


The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered through a brutal afternoon training camp practice on Thursday, losing several players to a myriad of injuries.

Le'Veon Bell suffered a knee injury on an outside stretch run which had gained 15 yards as Bell prepared to share first team duties with Isaac Redman when the Steelers play the Washington Redskins Monday night. The team's medical staff wrapped his knee with ice, although the wrapping was removed by the end of practice; however, a noticeable limp was left behind.

According to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Alan Robinson, Bell's run came during a non-contact drill but was driven to the ground by several defenders, seeming unprepared for the contact. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed following practice it was not a 'live' drill. Bell is currently being evaluated, with most rumors pointing at a possible MCL sprain.




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http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/8/15/4625874/steelers-injury-update-thursday-practice-brutal-for-running-backs

[steelerdude15]

Jeez man...

[Count Steeler]

According to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Alan Robinson, Bell's run came during a non-contact drill but was driven to the ground by several defenders, seeming unprepared for the contact. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed following practice it was not a 'live' drill. Bell is currently being evaluated, with most rumors pointing at a possible MCL sprain.


Sounds like a little training camp tomfoolery. Hope that doesn't cost us the season on Bell.

[Spike]

If it wasn't for bad Luck, we'd have no luck at all

[salamander]

Well, shit....

[steeldawg]

Gang tackled during a non contact drill, who is running this show?

[Spike]

I may have to forego the chicken blood sacrifices and go right to the goats

[Hindes204]

@&$!

[blackngldblood]

Did somebody at least get a visual of Tomlin ripping whoevers ass it was that hit him in a non tackling period? I know we want our defense aggressive, but lets pull the rains back a bit on our own guys. Save it for Rice.....

[Dwinsgames]

http://draftsteel.com/ff/images/smilies/no.gif

[fansince'76]

I really hope this isn't going to be indicative of Bell's future durability. The last thing this team needs at this point is a brittle-boned RB.

[Heinz Hitman]

Gang tackled during a non contact drill, who is running this show?

That would be my question also. Stupid stuff like this can cost you the season.

[Shoes]

Well this sucks!

[SteelMayhem72]

Geez man...can we not get by the injury bug jinx???

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Non contact drill and gets gang tackled...wtf??? Ok Tomlin im very seriously starting to question you...yes you are overseeing this!!

[tube517]

Ian Rappahannock or whatever the hell his name is, reports it as "minor"

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/368116112732327936


Bell, their second-round draft choice, aggravated his sore knee midway through practice when he was running a stretch play to the left sideline and fell in a pile of players.

Bell was lying on the field for several minutes before he got up and walked slowly off the field.

Asked if he is concerned that Bell has injured his knee a second time, Coach Mike Tomlin said simply, "No."

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-top-two-rbs-hurt-in-practice-699484/#ixzz2c5oZJOWa

[SteelMayhem72]

On another note...I hate the ravens with their showboat bullshit...flacco is going down this year...his airplane wounded duck throws are not gonna work!!! I think we will kick their ass twice by 10 points at least!!!

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the team thats looking very impressive is the browns...BUT it is the preseason!!!

[Spike]

tweeked knee is a tweeked knee


I doubt they'll be able to predict if he will play at all in the preseason


(not that there's anything wrong with that)

time will tell


although this is somewhat comforting


Bell was hit unexpectedly by a teammate in a non-contact drill. He didn't take another snap, and watched from the sideline with his left leg heavily wrapped. The wrap was taken off once practice ended, and he's considered day-to-day

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8390/le'veon-bell

[Shoes]

I'd rest him and forget the next two preseason games. His knee is still iffy from the first injury....rest it. Give him a go in the final game.

[Spike]

I'd rest him and forget the next two preseason games. His knee is still iffy from the first injury....rest it. Give him a go in the final game.


Can I get an Amen!?

[Spike]

Non contact drill and gets gang tackled...wtf??? Ok Tomlin im very seriously starting to question you...yes you are overseeing this!!

arggghhhhhh

in practice! in practice!


I will remain calm
I will remain calm
I will remain calm

[steelreserve]

MCL sprain ... that's the kind of thing that can fuck up your entire season.

You know, yeah, it's just a little tweak, I'll be back in a couple weeks ... I played a couple series, whoops, shit, it's still not ready ... wait a month ... come back looking good for one game, everyone's excited ... second game - whoops, shit, hurt it again ... maybe I'll be back by week 12 ... couple of faintly positive reports about rehab ... nope, go on IR second to last week of the season

[polamalubeast]

Dale Lolley ‏@dlolleyor 34s
L Bell says knee is nothing major #steelers



Dale Lolley ‏@dlolleyor 48s
Bell said he wants to play Monday #steelers


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[polamalubeast]

Bob Labriola ‏@BobLabriola 9m
For this afternoon's practice, Le'Veon Bell is expected to be dressed and on the field. That indicates his injury isn't serious.

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[steel striker]

How about wrapping him and, several other starter in bubble wrap til week one of regular season.

[Bluecoat96]

From Mike Prisuta- DVE

@DVEMike: Bell aggravated bruised left knee landing wrong after contact with Steve McLendon. Wasn't tackled. Protocol of the drill was followed.

[steelreserve]

Well, that's good news. Gotta be careful about this crap. I've had my fill of high draft picks missing most of the year with serious preseason injuries, thanks.

[steeldawg]

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excellent news

[Spike]

more of the same

James C Wexell ‏ @ jimwexell

Le'Veon Bell: Aggravated bruise. No MCL damage. No tears at all. Says will play Monday

[steelerdude15]

Good, I'm glad he's alright.

[Iron Steeler]

I hate preseason

[Dwinsgames]

I hate preseason


I love it ... how else can you properly evaluate rookies

practice is not game ...