NFL injury report

Locker 2nd Titans' QB to go down

It was a tough day for starting quarterbacks in the AFC South.

The Tennessee Titans' Jake Locker dislocated his left, non-throwing shoulder when he was hit by New York Jets defensive end Quinton Coples late in the first half and didn't return.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt said after a 16-11 loss to the Jets on Sunday that doctors popped Locker's shoulder back in.

Locker could have returned if needed, but would have only been able to hand off. It leaves the Titans with Charlie Whitehurst their only healthy quarterback.

The Titans (2-12) visit the Jaguars on Thursday night, leaving Locker a short week to try to recover. Whisenhunt said he would have to talk to the trainer to see if Lockercan finish the season. Locker was starting with rookie Zach Mettenberger already out with a sprained right shoulder.

Also, Houston quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was carted off the field with an air cast covering his left leg early in the second quarter at Indianapolis.

Fitzpatrick was injured on a 2-yard run with 13:29 to go.

Fitzpatrick opened the season as Houston's starter, was replaced by Ryan Mallett (Arkansas Razorbacks) and then reclaimed the starting job three weeks ago when Mallett went down with a season-ending injury.

Coach Bill O'Brien would not confirm reports that the leg was broken.

Another quarterback was forced out of a game when the Redskins' Colt McCoy left after aggravating a neck injury on the opening series against the New York Giants.

Robert Griffin III replaced him and finished 18 of 27 for 236 yards. He also ran five times for 46 yards.

San Francisco running back Frank Gore left with a concussion after falling to the turf after throwing a block in the second quarter against Seattle.

Gore was hurt on a 22-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick to Bruce Miller. Gore was downfield on the play and crumpled to the turf after blocking Seattle's Bobby Wagner.

Also in the game, 49ers middle linebacker Chris Borland and Seattle left tackle Russell Okung (chest) were both injured on Eric Reid's interception return on the final play of the first half. Okung suffered a chest-wall bruise and was taken to a hospital for further examination and released.

Browns star cornerback Joe Haden will undergo an MRI today after injuring his shoulder in a loss to Cincinnati.

Haden walked to the locker room for further evaluation and tests early in the second quarter, with the Browns trailing 17-0. He didn't return, and following the game, Browns Coach Mike Pettine said his best defensive player would have the MRI.

The Browns also lost rookie cornerback Justin Gilbert with a concussion. He went out late in the first half, further depleting Cleveland's banged-up secondary. The No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft, Gilbert had been playing better of late. He returned an interception for a touchdown last week against Indianapolis.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left the game against Carolina in the first quarter with a hyperextended knee late in the first quarter and did not return.

Ravens safety Terrence Brooks hurt his right knee on the game's first play against Jacksonville and is likely lost for the season, Coach John Harbaugh said. Jaguars linebacker Ryan Davis (hip) and Ravens defensive back Asa Jackson (knee) left early and did not return.

Green Bay Packers starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga sustained a concussion in a 21-13 loss at the Buffalo Bills.

Bulaga was hurt early in the fourth quarter while attempting to make a tackle after Bills safety Bacarri Rambo intercepted Aaron Rodgers for a second time. Bulaga was on the field for several minutes before being helped off.

Redskins' Moss ejected

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Veteran Washington wide receiver Santana Moss was ejected for arguing a questionable call on the final play of the first half that cost the Redskins a touchdown Sunday.

Moss seemed to nudge a member of Jeff Triplette's crew after the referee ruled that Robert Griffin III lost possession of the ball diving into the corner of the end zone on a scramble from the 8-yard line that would have given the Redskins a 17-7 halftime lead.

The play -- like all scores -- was reviewed and Triplette said Griffin fumbled out of the end zone and the play was a touchback. The Redskins screamed at the officials after the call. Washington led 10-7 at the half.

The initial replay seemed to show that Griffin, who replaced Colt McCoy late in the first quarter, had outraced Jason Pierre-Paul to the pylon and scored.

NFL officiating chief Dean Blandino tweeted: "In #WASvsNYG RG3 clearly lost control of the ball before GL. It's a fumble. To regain possession he has to hold onto it when he lands."

Sports on 12/15/2014

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