News & Notes: Rogers To Miss Colts Game
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
October 18, 2006
Cornerback Carlos Rogers, sidelined with a fractured thumb, will not play in Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
With Rogers out, the Redskins have a number of options for their secondary as they prepare for the high-powered Colts offense, which features Pro Bowlers in quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receivers Marvin Harrison and left tackle Tarik Glenn.
Shawn Springs could resume his starting role, but he has just returned from a groin injury and is working his way back into playing condition. Troy Vincent, signed earlier this week to play safety, has the versatility to play cornerback, but he may not have a complete grasp of the Redskins' defensive scheme yet.
Kenny Wright, who has started the first six games replacing Springs, could draw another starting assignment. Mike Rumph and Ade Jimoh are in line to see increased playing time.
Rogers' right arm was in a cast and sling on Wednesday. He suffered the injury during last Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. The second-year player expects to use the upcoming bye week to rehab the injury and get ready for the Nov. 5 game against Dallas.
Asked about his rehab, Rogers said: "It'll be a challenge, especially with the thumb and how much you use it in playing defensive back. You use it in jamming receivers at the line and I like to play physical week-in and week-out. It's going to hurt, but [athletic trainers] will work with it and it'll feel better."
