James Walker: Brian Leonard Suffered Mild Foot Sprain

by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 9, 2010 11:31 AM EDT in Injury

As always with the preseason, a team's worst fears is major injuries; especially with players that are often locks to make the roster. Late in the first half, Leonard caught a pass from J.T. O'Sullivan out of the backfield, picking up a first down during the eight-yard gain. After being tackled, Leonard never got back up. It appeared that his foot got caught in the turf just as a defender was falling on his legs. Leonard left the game, unable to put pressure on his foot.

And unfortunately, Leonard isn't optimistic:

After the game Leonard said his injury "doesn't look good." He fears he may have torn ligaments but he's not sure.

"Someone fell on the back of my heel and compressed my foot," he added. "I'll know more later when they do tests."

However, according to James Walker, Leonard was "diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain." Tests and additional examinations are expected this week.

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Here's hoping it's just a mild sprain

Losing Leonard for the year would be horrible.

by Doc Scratch on Aug 9, 2010 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

Come on, "White Lightning"...

heal up in a couple of weeks only, please. We need you week 1.

by Anthony Cosenza on Aug 9, 2010 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

So Brian feels it was pretty serious, but the official word is "Mild sprain"

I’m hoping it’s the latter. But he shouldn’t have been in at that point of a preseason game anyways. We know he’s first team and was ready to go. Now, not so much.

2010 - The Year of the Tiger.

by UpStateMike on Aug 9, 2010 1:34 PM EDT reply actions

"Mid-Foot" sprain?

Unless I’m missing something, I think Walker is saying it looks to be a mid-foot sprain, not mild. Maybe it was a typo by Walker, but it did look like Leonard was grabbing the middle of his foot. Has someone seen it noted that it’s was a mild sprain?

I hope so…he really is a guy that we really don’t want to lose.

by Cincy's year on Aug 9, 2010 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

RE:

That was our guess too, which is why we used “mild” in the title. But there’s no telling. Tests are still being waited upon.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 9, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Prepared For the Worst

Looks worse than a mild sprain. More like torn ligaments which will effectively put him out for the season. Hope I’m wrong.

by Who dey in LA on Aug 9, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

what happend to crocker

by palmerisgod#9 on Aug 9, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

According to Joe Reedy

Awaiting word on further test on Brian Leonard’s foot. Chris Crocker was also injured but it’s just a sprained ankle and he should be back on the practice field soon.

by SnapCount80 on Aug 9, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions