Cardinals RB Andre Ellington Gets MRI on his Foot

[LT Profits]

He is Questionable for Week 1, results should be known on Friday. He was (is?) in line for a very heavy workload this season despite being rather small and fragile.


XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki reports Andre Ellington underwent an MRI on his left foot Thursday.

Per Jurecki, Ellington had been "dealing with some discomfort" over the past week, and aggravated the injury in Thursday's practice. The situation has the makings of a Week 1 nightmare, but there's no point in panicking until the Cardinals reveal Ellington's MRI results. His status will be updated on Friday. Jonathan Dwyer is the next man up at running back for Arizona. Even if Ellington is ultimately cleared for Monday's opener, the situation is a reminder of his fragility.

[Jimmy Proffett]

Wrong bird

[Chi_archie]

he plays for the Cardinals not the Falcons

[LT Profits]

I know, I know. Fixed it.

[Chi_archie]

LT, Speaking of Birds.... can you make us another video with your parrot?

[LT Profits]

LT, Speaking of Birds.... can you make us another video with your parrot?

Still alive and kicking, he is over 30 years old now.

[Vinnie Paz]

Likely out an extended period of time now. Guy I'm playing this week in fantasy has him, and lacy lol. Tough beats

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/293881/Ellington-may-miss-'extended-period-of-time'?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[THam12]

Picked up Dwyer in both my leagues: )

[KRIT]

I'm screwed. I play in 3 leagues. I own him in 3 leagues.

[LT Profits]

Could be 4-6 weeks. Still unclear precisely what the injury is.

[survive]

Is anyone surprised by this...?

[DiggityDaggityDo]

He is Questionable for Week 1, results should be known on Friday. He was (is?) in line for a very heavy workload this season despite being rather small and fragile.


XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki reports Andre Ellington underwent an MRI on his left foot Thursday.

Per Jurecki, Ellington had been "dealing with some discomfort" over the past week, and aggravated the injury in Thursday's practice. The situation has the makings of a Week 1 nightmare, but there's no point in panicking until the Cardinals reveal Ellington's MRI results. His status will be updated on Friday. Jonathan Dwyer is the next man up at running back for Arizona. Even if Ellington is ultimately cleared for Monday's opener, the situation is a reminder of his fragility.

Thanks for the heads up, LT.

I have Ellington on my team. Just went and grabbed Dwyer before somebody else snagged him.

[tatddy]

Picked up Dwyer in both my leagues: )

Me too but I don't know that it's anything to smile about. He's mediocre at best and not what Arians designed the offense around. Best hope is to pray for goaline touches. Not ideal for an rb2

[THam12]

Me too but I don't know that it's anything to smile about. He's mediocre at best and not what Arians designed the offense around. Best hope is to pray for goaline touches. Not ideal for an rb2

A starting RB picked up off the waiver wire is ALWAYS a good thing. I may never use him, but neither will anyone else.

[KRIT]

If Ellington is out this week, who should I roll with in my flex:

Dwyer vs SD
Bernard Pierce vs Cinci (no ray rice)
Steven Ridley @ Miami
Eric Decker vs Oakland

[THam12]

If Ellington is out this week, who should I roll with in my flex:

Dwyer vs SD
Bernard Pierce vs Cinci (no ray rice)
Steven Ridley @ Miami
Eric Decker vs Oakland

I like pierce. Only running back they have.
IF ppr, maybe Decker. Good matchup.

[KRIT]

I like pierce. Only running back they have.
IF ppr, maybe Decker. Good matchup.

Its standard. Thinking Decker or Pierce. Decker has a nice matchup against OAK, but love that Pierce will probably be good for 15-20 touches, but against a stout Cincy defense.

[Mitchell88]

Me too but I don't know that it's anything to smile about. He's mediocre at best and not what Arians designed the offense around. Best hope is to pray for goaline touches. Not ideal for an rb2

I would say that is the best that can be hoped for with him a lot of first and goal. I just don't see him getting the ball enough in that offense

[THam12]

Its standard. Thinking Decker or Pierce. Decker has a nice matchup against OAK, but love that Pierce will probably be good for 15-20 touches, but against a stout Cincy defense.

I'd go pierce in standard

[Vinnie Paz]

If Ellington is out this week, who should I roll with in my flex:

Dwyer vs SD
Bernard Pierce vs Cinci (no ray rice)
Steven Ridley @ Miami
Eric Decker vs Oakland

I'd go decker. He'll get a good chunk of the targets and he's a monster in the Redzone as he has been for years.

[KRIT]

I'd go decker. He'll get a good chunk of the targets and he's a monster in the Redzone as he has been for years.

Starting to lean towards Decker. I wonder if he will have a better year being the #1 WR in NYJ than being the #3/4 option in Denver.

[pavyracer]

He is Questionable for Week 1, results should be known on Friday. He was (is?) in line for a very heavy workload this season despite being rather small and fragile.


XTRA 910 Arizona's Mike Jurecki reports Andre Ellington underwent an MRI on his left foot Thursday.

Per Jurecki, Ellington had been "dealing with some discomfort" over the past week, and aggravated the injury in Thursday's practice. The situation has the makings of a Week 1 nightmare, but there's no point in panicking until the Cardinals reveal Ellington's MRI results. His status will be updated on Friday. Jonathan Dwyer is the next man up at running back for Arizona. Even if Ellington is ultimately cleared for Monday's opener, the situation is a reminder of his fragility.

No reason for panicking. He want suit up.

[pavyracer]

Starting to lean towards Decker. I wonder if he will have a better year being the #1 WR in NYJ than being the #3/4 option in Denver.

Having Geno Smith throwing won't be a problem.

[THam12]

Starting to lean towards Decker. I wonder if he will have a better year being the #1 WR in NYJ than being the #3/4 option in Denver.

He will draw the defenses best d back now. He also doesn't have manning throwing to him.

[Robber]

Why it's so tough with a Thursday deadline

[Grits n' Gravy]

So much for him being my sleeper

[CarterTown]

I like Decker, that seems like your best match up.

[THam12]

Don't think it's even a question. You start the starting running back who is guaranteed touches. Especially over a WR who is in an unproven offense with a shaky QB. AND it's non ppr.

[kidcudi92]

Don't think it's even a question. You start the starting running back who is guaranteed touches. Especially over a WR who is in an unproven offense with a shaky QB. AND it's non ppr.

[Vinnie Paz]

Dwyer is garbage . Just some big plodder that'll trip over himself after 3 yards . I'd start any of those 3 other options over him without hesitation

[KRIT]

Ellington might be this year's version of David Wilson.

[KRIT]

Ellington does not need surgery at this time. He is a GTD for Wk1.

[tatddy]

Javad Best just called and informed me that he wants his body back from Ellington.

I also have Pierce and Dwyer but since Ellington plays Monday night and there's still a small chance he plays can't really start Pierce. Just gotta pray Ellington is ok and if not just throw Dwyer in there.

[LT Profits]

How do you go from 4-6 weeks to game-time decision? lol

Either the first source over-reacted or the Cardinals are sugar-coating the injury.

[KRIT]

Javad Best just called and informed me that he wants his body back from Ellington.

I also have Pierce and Dwyer but since Ellington plays Monday night and there's still a small chance he plays can't really start Pierce. Just gotta pray Ellington is ok and if not just throw Dwyer in there.

Think I will wait it out and go with either Ellington or Dwyer. Reports are saying that Arians is optimistic that he can play. I have Pierce too, but I don't see much difference between Dwyer and Pierce anyways.

How do you go from 4-6 weeks to game-time decision? lol

Either the first source over-reacted or the Cardinals are sugar-coating the injury.

It was 4-6 weeks if he had to have the surgery. I think.