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St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger will be sidelined 3-6 weeks with a fractured left leg sustained in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
The team said it would not place Bulger on injured reserve.
Bulger underwent two MRI exams Monday, one on his groin and hamstring and a second for what the team believed was a swollen knee. He also was to be tested for concussion-related symptoms Tuesday after a physically demanding loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said the first MRI revealed a strain.
"Marc Bulger's pretty banged up," the coach said. "Marc's got a few things going on."
Bulger has completed 56.7 percent of his passes for five touchdowns and six interceptions for the Rams. Backup Kyle Boller will make his third start of the year Sunday against the Seahawks.
Linebacker Chris Chamberlain and offensive tackle Jason Smith also will be tested for possible concussions on Tuesday.
Fullback Mike Karney was to undergo an MRI on his neck. Offensive tackle Alex Barron and running back Steven Jackson had more minor injuries.
Spagnuolo was hopeful guard Richie Incognito can return after missing three games plus the bye week with a foot injury.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
The team said it would not place Bulger on injured reserve.
Bulger underwent two MRI exams Monday, one on his groin and hamstring and a second for what the team believed was a swollen knee. He also was to be tested for concussion-related symptoms Tuesday after a physically demanding loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said the first MRI revealed a strain.
"Marc Bulger's pretty banged up," the coach said. "Marc's got a few things going on."
Bulger has completed 56.7 percent of his passes for five touchdowns and six interceptions for the Rams. Backup Kyle Boller will make his third start of the year Sunday against the Seahawks.
Linebacker Chris Chamberlain and offensive tackle Jason Smith also will be tested for possible concussions on Tuesday.
Fullback Mike Karney was to undergo an MRI on his neck. Offensive tackle Alex Barron and running back Steven Jackson had more minor injuries.
Spagnuolo was hopeful guard Richie Incognito can return after missing three games plus the bye week with a foot injury.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
