Steven Jackson Injury: Jackson's Status Still TBD

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 18, 2011 9:35 AM CDT in 2011 NFL regular season

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson did not practice on Saturday as his team gets ready for a Monday Night Football appearance against the New York Giants. Despite not practicing, Jackson has yet to be ruled out for Monday's game. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo said that Jackson will be evaluated on Monday.

Jackson missed practice time last year dealing with a groin injury and broken finger at various times, and still suited up for the team's game. The difference now is that the Rams have competent backup running backs in Cadillac Williams and Jerious Norwood, meaning Jackson does not have to pressed into service and risk further injury.

If you're looking at this from a fantasy football perspective, you should probably make plans without Jackson. A tireless competitor, Jackson may be uncomfortable sitting out, but the Rams need him to be available over the long haul of the season. Stay tuned.

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Well I hope he can play as he gives us our best chance at winning. But I’d hate for him to become injured more. CW can take the bulk this week and give him some time off. Niners suck.

by Skunkburner on Sep 18, 2011 9:51 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I think its a ruse.

by OakCityRam on Sep 18, 2011 10:00 AM CDT reply actions

^-^

Chelsea Shirts.

by Schnabel on Sep 19, 2011 4:35 AM CDT up reply actions

if jacksons 80%

ready its time for him to get in there and step it ~~-up~~—=i think spags coddles these guys to much its only a 16 game season….heck i remember when youngblood played in the super bowel with what i think was a broken leg

by jswirb on Sep 18, 2011 11:42 AM CDT reply actions

R U talking about a very long & large BOWEL?

Steven last year played in the fourth game against the She-Hags with a groin injury, wearing a strange leg contraption. Don’t worry about #39, don’t forget to take your meds on time!

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Sep 19, 2011 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions

If he is not ready let him rest one or two games.he will be fresher for the long haul.

by Pablo Contreras on Sep 18, 2011 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

NO LET THESE GIYS PLAY THEY ARE NOT CHINA DOLLS----for what their paid if 80%

ready ~~—get out there………no you reduce a player who is 80% ready down to what may be 14 games …..if he can still contribute -~~-without getting hurt worse…we need him…as i said earlier remember jack youngblood…….they were warriors….and not making this type of money………i’m not referring to sjx but sometimes nfl players have become soft….someone last year actually missed a game or two with hurt toe…..probably cost the team about a half million……..rams get strong……..quit playing like pansies…gut it up…..and win some football games this year……..dammit

by jswirb on Sep 18, 2011 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

scuse me for the crossouts

by jswirb on Sep 18, 2011 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

Don't rush it Jackson!!

For me I think I’d rathe have him take this week off and next. Don’t sit out a whole week and then rush back. This is a different backfield this year. Rely on caddy for now and get that power back. He’s just asking to aggravate that quad by rushing back and then going full speed out of nowhere.

by ramsfan01 on Sep 18, 2011 5:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions