Dusty Dvoracek Out For Season With Torn ACL In His Knee

The Chicago Tribune’s Vaughn McClure reported this last night:

“Bears nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek is scheduled to undergo an MRI Sunday to determine the severity of a right knee injury, Dvoracek left the field early during the Bears’ 17-3 exhibition win over the Giants Saturday night. He exited the locker room after the game with ice wrapped around the knee. Hours later, he said he would be”fine.”

This morning Chicago Sun-Times writer Brad Biggs reported this:

“Based on his past, it cannot come as a surprise to the Bears that Dusty Dvoracek will miss the 2009 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee Saturday night against the New York Giants.”

My take on the Dusty’s situation:

He is a hardworking player, who has been hit hard with injuries. He hasn’t finished a season yet for the Bears. He missed his rookie season, 2006, after he had foot surgery. He played one game in 2007, until he went down for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Last season, 2008, he played 12 games and performed very well until he suffered torn biceps. This seasons injury maybe a career ending injury, because he has torn his ACL in his right knee twice.

The former third round pick is on his last year of his contract. I don’t know if the Bears will want an injury prone player like Dusty on the team, you can’t count on him. This could turn into another Mike Brown situation. It’s a shame this happens to such a good player, who never gives a 100% effort.

Whats Next?

Well Marcus Harrison and Anthony Adams will continue splitting reps at nose tackle, while Matt Toeaina steps into the rotation.

quotes from the chicagosuntimes.com and chicagotribune.com

Jake Perper is the creator of www.BearsBacker.com and also covers the Bears for www.NFLTouchdown.com and www.Needforsports.com.