RAVENS
Pitta out for year
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has undergone surgery to repair a dislocated right hip and is done for the year.
The operation was performed Monday.
The injury occurred in Sunday’s game against Cleveland, when Pitta went down without being touched and had to be removed from the field on a cart.
It’s the same injury that sidelined Pitta for much of last season. Coach John Harbaugh said he is unsure if it’s a career-ending injury.
“We have to be really hopeful for Dennis’ return,” Harbaugh said. “I’m sure we’ll learn about that in the coming weeks.”
Owen Daniels takes over as the top tight end, and H-back Kyle Juszczyk could get added playing time.
Harbaugh acknowledged the team is also looking for another tight end.
CHARGERS
Woodhead gone for season
SAN DIEGO — Danny Woodhead was many things to the San Diego Chargers — running back, receiver, leader, hard worker and popular teammate.
Now he’s out for the season, having broken his lower right leg in a 22-10 victory at Buffalo on Sunday.
“He means a lot to the organization,” Chargers Coach Mike McCoy said Monday. “His love for the game, the way he plays, his love for his teammates, the way he practices, great to be around. He’s one of the first guys in the building. He only knows how to do it one way. He’s a true professional. We’re going to miss him but we’ve got to move on.”
Woodhead was hurt on the first drive Sunday. He was stopped after a 1-yard gain by diving defensive tackle Kyle Williams. Williams hit Woodhead directly in the right ankle, which appeared to twist underneath the player.
“It’s a brutal business and it’s tough and injuries are a part of the game, unfortunately,” McCoy said. “But it means so much to him. That’s the toughest thing. The first thing he said to me after the game was, ‘Coach, don’t worry. I’ll be back and I’ll be back stronger than ever. I promise that.’ I can’t wait to get him back out here.”
Woodhead was lost one week after Ryan Mathews sprained his right knee in a victory against the Seattle Seahawks. Mathews will be out for several weeks.
McCoy said he and General Manager Tom Telesco would decide Monday how to go about adding a running back.
Donald Brown, who carried 31 times for 62 yards, and rookie Branden Oliver are the only healthy backs on the roster.
REDSKINS
Hall, Ihenacho out for year
ASHBURN, Va. — DeAngelo Hall made his way around on crutches with an air cast on his leg, his season over with a ruptured left Achilles tendon.
The Washington Redskins lost their three-time Pro Bowl cornerback for the rest of the season when an MRI confirmed what was suspected after Hall was hurt in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Backup safety Duke Ihenacho is also done for the season with a left foot injury. Both Hall and Ihenacho were placed on injured reserve Monday, and the team was also awaiting injury news on defensive end Jason Hatcher, linebacker Brian Orakpo and guard Shawn Lauvao.
Hall’s absence will be felt by a Redskins defense that has performed well early but has been thinned by injuries. Second-year player David Amerson becomes the team’s No. 1 cornerback, and rookie fourth-round pick Bashaud Breeland could be the other starter Thursday against the New York Giants.
Tracy Porter, signed as a free agent to be the nickel cornerback, has yet to play this season because of a hamstring injury.
Hall is also a team leader, a position that would have been unexpected several years ago from a player known for his hot-headed moments. Asked if that element of his game will be missed, he pointed out that it was maybe for the best that he wasn’t on the field during the Eagles-Redskins brawl in the fourth quarter.
Ihenacho was hurt in the first quarter against the Eagles. He was claimed off waivers from the Denver Broncos at the end of preseason and played in two games for the Redskins.
Also, left guard Shawn Lauvao waited to learn the MRI results on his right knee, which he hurt in the third quarter. Coach Jay Gruden was expected to address the status of all the injured players after Monday’s late afternoon practice.
DOLPHINS
Tannehill’s status uncertain
DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin refused to say definitively Monday if quarterback Ryan Tannehill would be the starter for Sunday’s game against Oakland in London. That’s leading to speculation there’s a chance the third-year player could be benched.
Tannehill is the 29th-rated quarterback in the NFL with a 74.1 passer rating. He’s thrown four touchdowns and two interceptions but has been plagued by inaccurate passes and an inability to throw deep during his young career. In 35 starts, he has a 16-19 record.
However, Philbin, as is his policy on most matter such as this, refused to give a direct answer.
“What we do every single week is the same,” Philbin said. “We take a look at our roster, we decide who are the 46 players we can take to the game who can help us win the football game and how can we best utilize them, so we’ll do that again.”
EAGLES
Kelce undergoes surgery
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce needs surgery for a sports hernia.
Coach Chip Kelly said Monday he did not know how long Kelce would be out, but the normal timetable is around eight weeks.
Kelce was hurt in the Eagles’ 37-34 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
It’s the latest blow to an offensive line that was so stable last season.
Lane Johnson was suspended four games for testing positive for a banned substance. His replacement at right tackle, Alan Barbre, broke his ankle in the opener against Jacksonville and was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Left guard Evan Mathis also hurt his knee against the Jaguars and was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return. He will miss at least six more weeks.
Left tackle Jason Peters (Arkansas Razorbacks) was ejected from Sunday’s after for fighting and could face a suspension.
LIONS
Henery replaces Freese
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are making a change at kicker.
The Lions plan to sign Alex Henery to replace rookie Nate Freese, who struggled in a three-week cameo on the job.
Freese, a seventh-round pick out of Boston College, missed his fourth field goal in Sunday’s 19-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers. He is 3 for 7 on field goals this season, 0 for 4 on kicks longer than 40 yards.
Henery, who kicked the past three seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, was one of three kickers who worked out for the Lions last week.
The Lions also worked out Rob Bironas, who died in a single-car crash late Saturday night, and Garrett Hartley.
Henery made 23 of 28 field goals last year, with a long of 51 yards.