Jackson misses another practice, questionable for game
Running back Steven Jackson was listed as questionable Friday on the St. Louis Rams injury report. Under NFL guidelines, that means his chances of playing in Sunday’s home game vs. the Seahawks are 50-50.
Jackson, who has been experiencing back spasms, missed a third straight day of practice Friday, although he did some individual work with the trainers on the sideline.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said he plans to talk with Jackson, the NFL’s No. 2 rusher, on Saturday morning and make a decision — although Spagnuolo hinted that he could wait until after Sunday’s pregame warmups.
“I trust Steven and what he can tell me,” Spagnuolo said. “The competitive juices come out. But I think he’s been in the league long enough that he knows he doesn’t want to hurt the team, yet he wants to be out there to help the team.”
The Rams potentially could be without four other offensive starters. Quarterback Marc Bulger (left) is out, and although tackle Jason Smith (concussion) was listed as doubtful, Spagnuolo said, “We’re not going to have him for Sunday. Guard Richie Incognito (foot) and fullback Mike Karney (neck) are questionable.
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Our backfield will be Boller, Darby and Gado. It’ll be a shock if we don’t get shutout! Still, I would rather they keep Jackson out- no sense in risking a serioius injury when the season is shot.
He can only carry the team for so long… Back problems can be very, very bad. This may be the beginning of the end for SJax. Nonetheless, I hope he heals to 100% and the rest of the team comes around and contributes like he does. I’m just not counting on it.
I agree with Sam in Dallas
yea………rams lost this week
I flew in from Fort Worth this morn to see my team and favorite player play tomorrow. i want to see Jackson, but not if he going to be injured worse or for the rest of the season
For a big man he sure does get banged up alot.