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Found January 06, 2013 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chris Clemons,  Pete Carroll,  Bruce Irvin
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks,  Washington Redskins
San-francisco-49ers
By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer The Seattle Seahawks are hoping their fears are not true. Chris Clemons The team fears that defensive end Chris Clemons did not tear his ACL after being hurt in the Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins Wild Card playoff game. Head coach Pete Carroll said in his post-game press conference that he is worried about the injury. Clemons is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday in Seattle. With the injury, he is expected to be a long shot to play next weekend in Atlanta. Rookie Bruce Irvin is expected to get more playing time with Clemons likely out. Clemons was the team’s leading pass rusher this season with 11.5 sacks. He had double digit sacks for the third straight season. This summer, he re-signed with the Seahawks for three years and $21 million. © 2007-2013 The Capital Sports Report. All rights reserved. All the articles and photos contained on the website are protected by the US Copyright law and may not be re-produced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcasted without the prior written permission. The Capital Sports Report and its logo are official trademarks of Anthony Caruso III and Anthony Caruso Enterprises.
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