Bills vs. Bengals Injury Update: Stevie Johnson Returns To Practice

by Brian Galliford on Sep 29, 2011 5:00 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

After sitting out practice Wednesday resting his lingering groin injury, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson returned to the practice field on Thursday and was a full participant. As expected, he appears fully ready to play in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Johnson sat out last Wednesday's practice preparing for New England, but still hauled in eight passes for 94 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Johnson was joined as a full participant by nose tackle Torell Troup (hamstring) and inside linebacker Kirk Morrison (hamstring), who both practiced fully on Wednesday. Both will likely be healthy enough to play on Sunday.

The news is not so good - again - for starting right guard Kraig Urbik (knee), however. Given a chance at playing on Monday by head coach Chan Gailey, Urbik has now missed two straight practices this week, and has officially been ruled out. Chad Rinehart will make his second straight start.

Joining Urbik on the sidelines Thursday were inside linebacker Chris White (hamstring) and cornerbacks Terrence McGee (hamstring) and Aaron Williams (collarbone). All three are unlikely to play Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. Finally, running back Johnny White (ankle) was a full participant after being limited Wednesday.

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Is McGee McGone?

A hamstring is tough to overcome forever. Once you have an “issue” with one it’s the type of thing that usually keeps coming up again and again, especially for the 30+ players. I’m sure he’s helping out the active players all he can w/ his knowledge, but if he plays at least 8 healthy and productive games for us this year I think we’ll all be surprised. Terrence gave us 6 solid years, which is still above average for the typical NFL career. I hope he comes back for another 1-2 good years, but am already assuming he can’t.

by AlwaysaBillinPhilly on Sep 29, 2011 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

So we are better off than we were last week

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by billsoferie on Sep 29, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Groin injuries are just hard to fully recover from without complete rest. I am holding my breath when he play. Hopefully it is just precautionary and isn’t that bad at all.

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