[Scorpion]

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...309180019/1066


Pollack out for season
BY MARK CURNUTTE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER
David Pollack will be placed on the injured reserve list, which ends his season as a player, because of the serious neck injury he suffered during the Bengals' game Sunday, coach Marvin Lewis said today.

The Bengals said they expect Pollack to be fully recovered for next season. “It’s not career-threatening,” Lewis said.

The second-year linebacker suffered a severe neck trauma when he hit Browns running back Reuben Droughns in the shoulder pad with the top of his helmet early in the first quarter.


Both center Rich Braham (deep left knee bruise) and strong safety Dexter Jackson are likely to miss the game Sunday at Pittsburgh, Lewis said.

Until they return, second-year lineman Eric Ghiaciuc will start at center. And Kevin Kaesviharn will join Madieu Williams as the Bengals safeties.

Lewis said Pollack’s spinal cord wasn’t damaged. He has full sensation in his arms and legs, and doctors are hopeful that the halo brace – which immobilizes the neck – will allow the injury to heal without surgery.

Pollack spent the night at University Hospital

[pags11]

sucks about Pollack, he was a stud at Georgia...

[darkghost]

INJURY REPORT: Three Ben-gals out next week....

Damn, I thought this was a spoof title about another cheerleader story.

[gummo]

Losing Pollack hurts, but they should be ok with these injuries since they have pretty good depth on both sides of the line.