Austin Booker is officially week-to-week with a groin issue, and that’s not the kind of news you want to hear when your team is trying to dial things in for the season. Head coach Ben Johnson dropped the update today before their joint practice with the Tennessee Titans, confirming that Booker has already missed the last few days of action. This is a tough blow for the defensive end as the team pushes to get everyone ready.
Defensive Line Woes and Some Hamstring Drama
Booker’s not the only one facing a setback. Defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. also tweaked his hamstring recently and didn’t even make the trip to Nashville with the squad. That’s a real bummer, especially since his name was floating around in trade rumors just a couple of days ago. You gotta wonder what’s going on with these guys trying to stay on the field. It feels like the defensive line is taking hit after hit early on, and every rep counts right now.
Elbow Scares and a Veteran Ramp-Up
It isn’t all bad news on the injury front, though. Right tackle Darnell Wright re-aggravated that elbow injury he dealt with last year. But here’s the kicker: it’s not expected to sideline him at all. He was back practicing yesterday after Tuesday’s scare, and Johnson said he’d be out there today. Talk about toughing it out! Then there’s defensive end Marcus Davenport, who was signed just ten days ago. He hasn’t practiced with the team yet because they’re wisely taking their time, ramping him up with training and conditioning work. Johnson also touched on the broader injury situation, hinting at the fierce desire from the guys who are sidelined. He said, “We have almost the entire roster fighting their tails off to get back out on the field. They do not like missing time. … They want to be out there with their teammates, and to me, that’s the sign that we’re moving in the right direction.”
This afternoon brings a big joint practice with the Titans. The focus will surely be on who’s healthy, who’s not, and how quickly these guys can get back to 100 percent. Every snap and every drill matters right now to get this squad hitting their stride.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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