Is Kirk Morrison’s Injury Bad for the Raiders or Just Bad News for Him?

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Published: August 23, 2009

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... Schilens, this week it was middle linebacker Kirk Morrison.

He reportedly dislocated his shoulder trying to make a tackle when someone landed on it, trainers had to pop it back in on the sideline.

Morrison is expected to miss at least two weeks and he may miss out in the Charger game opening week, but he wants to return as soon as possible.

"I feel great. Just a little sore," Morrison said in the locker room afterward. "Give it a couple weeks to let it rest, let it heal. Just kind of aiming for that season opener. Maybe get out there for Seattle a little bit (on Sept. 3)."

"No Seattle," Morrison's teammate and friend, Thomas Howard said from the next locker. "Ain't gonna let you play."

Though Morrison wants to play as soon as possible, the Raiders aren't willing to risk his health in a meaningless practice game.

Morrison reasons for wanting to play are obvious. He is fighting for his job as him and Ricky Brown have been splitting starting rep...

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