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08-09-2007, 01:32 AM
Injured McIntosh could return in time for season opener
Associated Press
Updated: August 8, 2007, 9:10 PM ET
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RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- The Kansas City Chiefs (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=kan) received some good news Wednesday when they learned left tackle Damion McIntosh (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5112) will miss only four to six weeks with a sprained right knee.
The team initially feared the worst when McIntosh had to be taken off the practice field Monday on a motorized cart. But now he could be back in time to play in the Sept. 9 season opener at Houston.
If McIntosh is out for the full six weeks, he would miss the team's first two regular-season games and likely return on Sept. 23 when Minnesota visits Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chiefs signed McIntosh, a seven-year veteran who previously played with San Diego and Miami, before the season in hopes he could fill a void at left tackle.
In the past two offseasons, the Chiefs have lost perennial Pro Bowl offensive linemen Willie Roaf (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2586) and Will Shields (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2445) to retirement.
While McIntosh recovers, third-year pro Will Svitek (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=7363), a former sixth-round draft choice and converted defensive lineman, will be the starter at left tackle.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Associated Press
Updated: August 8, 2007, 9:10 PM ET
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RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- The Kansas City Chiefs (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=kan) received some good news Wednesday when they learned left tackle Damion McIntosh (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5112) will miss only four to six weeks with a sprained right knee.
The team initially feared the worst when McIntosh had to be taken off the practice field Monday on a motorized cart. But now he could be back in time to play in the Sept. 9 season opener at Houston.
If McIntosh is out for the full six weeks, he would miss the team's first two regular-season games and likely return on Sept. 23 when Minnesota visits Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chiefs signed McIntosh, a seven-year veteran who previously played with San Diego and Miami, before the season in hopes he could fill a void at left tackle.
In the past two offseasons, the Chiefs have lost perennial Pro Bowl offensive linemen Willie Roaf (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2586) and Will Shields (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2445) to retirement.
While McIntosh recovers, third-year pro Will Svitek (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=7363), a former sixth-round draft choice and converted defensive lineman, will be the starter at left tackle.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press