Because the days switched to days, T.J. Ward held out hope his hurt right feet would heal so he could play again this year.
Time went out for him on Thursday with two games left.
The Cleveland Browns placed their hard-striking strong safety on season-ending hurt reserve having a sprained right feet, an injuries coach Pat Shurmur stated doesn't need surgery -- "at this time.Inch
Ward, another-round draft pick this past year, began eight games prior to getting hurt November. 6 from the Houston Texans. Both he and also the team have been positive he would return to the area, also it made an appearance he may return a week ago as he did some individual drills. However, with only two games to visit and also the Browns' depth being thinned by mounting injuries, they made the decision to finish Ward's 2011 season.
"I was searching at his recovery and games left available," Shurmur stated after Thursday's practice in explaining the move. "We'd some gamers that got bumped out of action earlier this week and it is a move we required to make."
They signed wide receiver Fishing rod Windsor in the practice squad to fill Ward's roster place. With Jordan Norwood by helping cover their a concussion, they needed another wide receiver for Saturday's game in Baltimore.
"He was succeeding,Inch stated linebacker D'Qwell Jackson of Ward, who sympathizes together with his teammate after being by helping cover their injuries yesteryear 2 yrs. "He's been fighting these injuries, guy, and it is tough. You do not know when they are coming and you just need to cope with them the easiest way you are aware how. You attempt to complete everything preventative as possible so when it takes place also it just remains it is a tough position to stay in.
Ward wasn't readily available for comment.
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