Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Injury report: Spiller questionable, Mingo to start

BY NICK ST. DENIS

Another week, another "questionable" designation for Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd.

But in better news, running back Fred Jackson is probable with a knee ailment he sustained Sunday, and C.J. Spiller, while questionable, is determined to be on the field come kickoff Thursday night when his team faces the Cleveland Browns.

As far as the Browns are concerned, the absence of linebacker Jabaal Sheard will spell another start for rookie Barkevious Mingo, the 2013 draft's No. 6 overall pick. Here's the full slate of injuries for both clubs:

BILLS

Out
CB Stephon Gilmore (wrist), CB Ron Brooks (foot), WR Marquise Goodwin (hand), K Dustin Hopkins (right groin).

Questionable
RB C.J. Spiller (ankle), S Jairus Byrd (foot), CB Leodis McKelvin (hamstring).

Probable
G Kraig Urbik (knee), WR Stevie Johnson (hamstring), DB Aaron Williams (low back), RB Fred Jackson (knee), DE Mario Williams (ankle), DT Kyle Williams (Achilles).

BROWNS

Out

DE Billy Winn (quadriceps).

Doubtful
LB Quentin Groves (ankle), LB Jabaal Sheard (knee).

Questionable
G Shawn Lauvao (ankle), DE John Hughes (knee).

Probable
K Billy Cundiff (quadriceps), G Oniel Cousins (chest), QB Brandon Weeden (thumb), FB Chris Ogbonnaya (thigh).

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