Monday, September 10, 2007

Eagles' Sheppard out with knee injury

By John McMullen
The Phanatic Magazine

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard was diagnosed with a sprained MCL Monday and will likely miss the team's next game against Washington.

Sheppard left the Eagles' season opening 16-13 loss against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter and did not return.

The six-year pro out of Florida was replaced in the lineup by reserve Joselio Hanson, who also eventually left the game with a concussion and is listed as day-to-day.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Sheppard started 13 games for the Eagles last season and amassed 31 tackles and six interceptions.

Also listed as day-to-day are strong safety Sean Considine with a knee sprain; reserve corner Williams James with a bruised quad; and receiver/returner Greg Lewis with a hip-pointer.

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