Oh, and meanwhile from our buddies at PFT:
POSTED 3:56 p.m. EST, November 20, 2007
L.J. HAS LISFRANC INJURY?
A league source tells us that Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was evaluated by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte on Monday for a mid-foot fracture/sprain known commonly as the Lisfranc injury. The only question was whether or not Johnson would need surgery to repair the condition.
The Lisfranc injury is a fracture and dislocation of the joints in the midfoot, where a cluster of bones come together to form the arch. It was first discovery by French doctor Jacques Lisfranc de Martin, who was a surgeon in Napoleon's army.
Our friends at Rotoworld.com reported on Monday that the Chiefs are expected to "shut down" Johnson for the rest of the season. The team has since declared him to be out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The Lisfranc injury has become more common in the NFL over recent years. Most recently, the Colts lost defensive end Dwight Freeney for the year due to the same condition.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
Addendum:
POSTED 4:28 p.m. EST, November 20, 2007
NO SURGERY FOR L.J.
A league source tells us that Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will not need surgery to repair a foot injury that he sustained several weeks ago.