Quarterback Carson Palmer was limited in practice today as a result of sore right thumb. This came as a bit of a surprise, given Palmer practiced full tilt the day before.
Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp said Palmer hurt his thumb against the Bengals last Sunday. Even so, he is 100 percent confident that Palmer will be ready to play this Sunday against the Browns.
Coach Dennis Allen didnt sound as certain.
He took all his reps (Wednesday), Allen said. Today, his thumb was a little sore. We limited his reps. Hes another one well have to see as we go through the remainder of the week where hes at. Source: Oakland Tribune Attached Thumbnails
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