Jason Smith, Mark Clayton Out This Week; Justin King Is Doubtful

by Ryan Van Bibber on Oct 28, 2011 2:36 PM CDT in 2011 NFL regular season

Sam Bradford will have plenty of teammates to keep him company on the sidelines this week. The St. Louis Rams have a particularly long injury list this week, almost as crowed as their injured reserve list. This week's injury report includes Jason Smith and Mark Clayton, who will both be out against the Saints.

Jason Smith is still dealing with a concussion and potential neck damage sustained after a nasty injury against the Cowboys last week. Smith dove to make a tackle on Cowboys fumble return and injured his neck. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and to a Dallas-area hospital. Fortunately, he escaped severe damage.

Wide receiver Mark Clayton experienced a sore Achilles tendon. He did practice today and will not be activated from the PUP list this week. Clayton resumed practicing with the Rams on October 19. That started the clock on a three week window for the Rams to activate him; otherwise, he gets moved to IR and out for the season.

Marquis Johnson will likely be activated from the PUP list this week. He could play in place of Justin King, who is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. King did practice today in a limited role. When Johnson is officially activated from the PUP list, it will require another move to free up a spot on the 53-man roster.

Defensive tackle Darell Scott has also been ruled out this week. He suffered a concussion last week against Dallas.

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justin king is always doubtful!

by kevio3000 on Oct 28, 2011 2:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Exactly

Would he have played the game even if he started?

by Danrarbc on Oct 28, 2011 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions

they cant win out

Can they at least lose out? The highly coveted Luck would fetch some good trade options. Then we get a GM and HC that will use those picks to put some fun back into being a Rams fan. Sundays suck, unless we play on Monday.

The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!

by DevsLaRams on Oct 28, 2011 3:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Why doesn't the whole team just list itself as OUT.

Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!

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by sergey606 on Oct 28, 2011 3:18 PM CDT reply actions

seriously! lol

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by JonHatesMilk on Oct 28, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Bill Cower?

by fitzw1981 on Oct 28, 2011 7:00 PM CDT reply actions

Clayton out?

When was he in?guy is like 50yrs old,everyone thinking that Clayton and Avery would have good season where dead wrong,we led the NFL last year in drop passes,and we go out and pick up Sims Walker?wtf. I would rather bring back Holt and Bruce,least they can catch. Anyhow congrats STL and your cards,hell of a series.

by RAMIFICATION on Oct 29, 2011 11:16 AM CDT reply actions