Dislocated toes to end E.J. Henderson's season
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson will miss the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve because of dislocated toes on his left foot. Team officials confirmed the move yesterday before the Vikings' game against the New Orleans Saints. They said Henderson (Maryland) traveled to Baltimore and had successful surgery at the Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center. Henderson was injured during the Vikings' loss at Tennessee on Sept. 28. He returned to the game, but the severity of the injury became more apparent during the past week.
Cardinals: : Quarterback Kurt Warner says that after this season he will take his closest look yet at retiring from the NFL. The scary injury to teammate Anquan Boldin, combined with other factors, has led Warner, 37, to give more serious consideration to leaving the game. "I'm definitely considering retirement more than I ever have before," the quarterback said, "but that doesn't mean it's more than 50 percent or anything like that. I'm just going to consider it." Boldin, injured in a head-to-head hit, remains sidelined with a fractured sinus.
Bengals: : Coach Marvin Lewis said the team's worst start in six years hasn't diminished his commitment to getting it turned around. A 31-22 loss at Dallas left Lewis' team at the bottom of the league, the only one with an 0-5 record. It's a major slip from 2005, when Lewis, a former Ravens defensive coordinator, led Cincinnati to its only winning record and playoff appearance since 1991.
Eagles:: All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs early in Sunday's loss to the Redskins and his availability for this weekend's game against the 49ers is unknown, coach Andy Reid said.
Bills:: Quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms, leaving his status uncertain as the team enters its bye week. Coach Dick Jauron said it was too early to say whether Edwards would be ready to play when Buffalo hosts San Diego on Oct. 19.
Giants: : An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the team, noting he didn't lose any sleep being suspended for New York's 44-6 win over Seattle on Sunday because he missed a team meeting without contacting the Giants. The wide receiver attributed his absence Sept. 22 to a family emergency, which he described as having to take his son to school.
