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10-23-2005, 10:20 PM
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Raiders' Woodson, Gibson likely out up to two months
Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Charles Woodson broke his right leg, and Derrick Gibson dislocated his left wrist Sunday, leaving the Oakland Raiders without two key starters in their secondary for up to two months.
The Raiders lost Charles Woodson, their $10.5 million franchise player, to a broken leg on Sunday.
Coach Norv Turner gave the preliminary diagnosis of the two players after Oakland's 38-17 victory over Buffalo and said the players would undergo further tests Monday, holding out hope for a more positive diagnosis.
"Those are six-to-eight week injuries, but I can't say that's the final deal," Turner said. "We'll know more in the morning."
Woodson was banged up while making a tackle on Bills running back Willis McGahee with about 4 minutes left in the quarter. Woodson was attended to by trainers on the field before limping to the sideline.
Woodson had a boot on his right foot and would only shake his head and say "it's broken" when asked how he was doing. Woodson, a four-time Pro Bowler, is being paid about $10.5 million this season as the Raiders' franchise player. His versatility has been extremely valuable as he has played cornerback, safety and provided strong run support.
Raiders' Woodson, Gibson likely out up to two months
Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Charles Woodson broke his right leg, and Derrick Gibson dislocated his left wrist Sunday, leaving the Oakland Raiders without two key starters in their secondary for up to two months.
The Raiders lost Charles Woodson, their $10.5 million franchise player, to a broken leg on Sunday.
Coach Norv Turner gave the preliminary diagnosis of the two players after Oakland's 38-17 victory over Buffalo and said the players would undergo further tests Monday, holding out hope for a more positive diagnosis.
"Those are six-to-eight week injuries, but I can't say that's the final deal," Turner said. "We'll know more in the morning."
Woodson was banged up while making a tackle on Bills running back Willis McGahee with about 4 minutes left in the quarter. Woodson was attended to by trainers on the field before limping to the sideline.
Woodson had a boot on his right foot and would only shake his head and say "it's broken" when asked how he was doing. Woodson, a four-time Pro Bowler, is being paid about $10.5 million this season as the Raiders' franchise player. His versatility has been extremely valuable as he has played cornerback, safety and provided strong run support.