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**PhilipBartew** · 11-03-2005, 08:00 AM

Here is a article i found about it on ESPN.com

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Todd Pinkston ruptured an Achilles tendon in practice Friday and is out for the season.

AP Photo
Todd Pinkston was the Eagles' third leading receiver in '04.

Pinkston injured his right ankle when he was tripped up on a route down the sideline. He remained down for several minutes before limping to the medical tent. A few hours after the injury, the team said he was out for the season.

The injury is a blow to the Eagles, who aren't deep at wide receiver. Receiver Terrell Owens, day-to-day with left groin inflammation, did not practice Friday morning.

"We feel bad from a team standpoint for Todd," coach Andy Reid said. "He worked very hard this offseason. He was having a heck of a camp, and it's a shame this happened."

The six-year veteran averaged 18.8 yards per catch, third in the league.

"For a guy that doesn't complain, that works extremely hard and really never receives credit for the things that he does for this team ... it's tough," quarterback Donovan McNabb said. "We've all been injured, but this kind of an injury, with surgery -- you never know what can happen afterwards."

Reid said the team will not look to sign another receiver.

"We're fine," he said.

Reid said third-year pro Greg Lewis will move into Pinkston's spot on the first team. Last year, Lewis had 17 receptions for 183 yards in limited action and also caught a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl.

"Todd is one of the closest friends I have on the team, and I feel bad for him for all the work he's put in this offseason," Lewis said. "But injuries take place in this game, and the team has to get in there. Somebody has to step up and make plays."

The team also has Billy McMullen, a third-round pick in 2003. Rookie Reggie Brown had been competing with McMullen to be the fourth receiver.

Running back Correll Buckhalter also went down with a leg injury in the morning's practice. The team said he had a bone bruise to his right knee.

After practice, Buckhalter limped out of the team's workout facility and, before getting into his car, said his knee was sore.

Buckhalter missed all of last season after tearing a tendon in his right knee during the preseason. He missed all of the 2002 season after tearing a ligament in his left knee in minicamp.

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PhilipBartew Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	Here is a article i found about it on ESPN.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Todd Pinkston ruptured an Achilles tendon in practice Friday and is out for the season. AP Photo Todd Pinkston was the Eagles' third leading receiver in '04. Pinkston injured his right ankle when he was tripped up on a route down the sideline. He remained down for several minutes before limping to the medical tent. A few hours after the injury, the team said he was out for the season. The injury is a blow to the Eagles, who aren't deep at wide receiver. Receiver Terrell Owens, day-to-day with left groin inflammation, did not practice Friday morning. "We feel bad from a team standpoint for Todd," coach Andy Reid said. "He worked very hard this offseason. He was having a heck of a camp, and it's a shame this happened." The six-year veteran averaged 18.8 yards per catch, third in the league. "For a guy that doesn't complain, that works extremely hard and really never receives credit for the things that he does for this team ... it's tough," quarterback Donovan McNabb said. "We've all been injured, but this kind of an injury, with surgery -- you never know what can happen afterwards." Reid said the team will not look to sign another receiver. "We're fine," he said. Reid said third-year pro Greg Lewis will move into Pinkston's spot on the first team. Last year, Lewis had 17 receptions for 183 yards in limited action and also caught a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl. "Todd is one of the closest friends I have on the team, and I feel bad for him for all the work he's put in this offseason," Lewis said. "But injuries take place in this game, and the team has to get in there. Somebody has to step up and make plays." The team also has Billy McMullen, a third-round pick in 2003. Rookie Reggie Brown had been competing with McMullen to be the fourth receiver. Running back Correll Buckhalter also went down with a leg injury in the morning's practice. The team said he had a bone bruise to his right knee. After practice, Buckhalter limped out of the team's workout facility and, before getting into his car, said his knee was sore. Buckhalter missed all of last season after tearing a tendon in his right knee during the preseason. He missed all of the 2002 season after tearing a ligament in his left knee in minicamp.
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