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The Raiders Rich Gannon: OUT FOR THE SEASON
Rich Gannon, last year's NFL MVP, will miss the rest of the season and have surgery on a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder.
The Oakland Raiders placed the quarterback on injured reserve Wednesday.
The 37-year-old Gannon attempted to throw Tuesday for the first time since getting knocked out of Oakland's 17-10 loss to Kansas City on Oct. 20. He was able to raise his arm to throw, but couldn't release the ball, coach Bill Callahan said.
Gannon, a 16-year veteran, flew home to Minnesota on Wednesday to be examined by the same doctor who performed his shoulder surgery after his 1993 season with Washington. He missed all of the 1994 season and then was released by the Redskins.
Callahan wouldn't go as far as saying this is a career-ending injury.
"It's extremely tough to lose a player of this caliber," said Callahan, who hadn't yet told his team. "What he provides this team not only with his play, but his leadership and preparation, to have the MVP of the league miss almost half the season is disappointing. He feels bad. If there's anybody who wants to get back on the field, it's Rich Gannon."
Gannon was hurt in the first half against the Chiefs following two sacks by linebacker Shawn Barber and several other hard hits.
With backup Marques Tuiasosopo also out for the year with a knee injury, Rick Mirer will be the starter for the last seven games.
Source: fox