http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3094926 Texans CB Robinson's season likely finished with knee injury OAKLAND, Calif. -- Houston cornerback Dunta Robinson was told he'll miss the rest of the season after seriously injuring his right knee in a pileup with teammates in Sunday's win over the Oakland Raiders. Robinson, the Texans' top cornerback and a rising star in his fourth NFL season, left the Coliseum field on a cart late in the first quarter after a teammate hit him from behind. "My season is over, and I've just got to get ready for next year," Robinson said while leaning on crutches in the Texans' locker room after their 24-17 win. "It's just another step in the road, another bump I've got to get over." Team doctors told Robinson his hamstring ripped completely off the bone, and he might have torn at least one knee ligament. The club won't know the injury's full extent until an MRI back in Houston on Monday, but the doctors told Robinson he's finished for 2007. "It doesn't look good at all," Houston coach Gary Kubiak said. "We're probably going to be in the corner market here real quickly." Robinson, who had 33 tackles and two interceptions entering the game, was hurt while attempting to strip the ball from Raiders receiver Ronald Curry after a catch near the first-down marker in Houston territory. Earl Cochran, Robinson's 281-pound teammate, came barreling into Robinson from behind in an attempt to make the tackle, bending Robinson awkwardly. Robinson wasn't sure whether the injury occurred on that hit or during the ensuing pileup that left him motionless on the ground. "My leg was stuck in the ground, and somebody came and jumped on my back, probably trying to move the pile," Robinson said. "I couldn't get out of the way. This is part of the sport that I play." Robinson spent a few minutes on the turf before rising and gingerly moving to a cart, which took him to the locker room. He was seated upright, and acknowledged cheers from Oakland's fans with a wave of his hand. Robinson has been the strongest player in Houston's secondary, earning praise for his toughness and steady play. Opponents have targeted fellow cornerback DeMarcus Faggins for most of their big throws. With top backup cornerback Jamar Fletcher already sidelined by appendicitis, third-stringer Dexter Wynn replaced Robinson, though backup Fred Bennett also played extensively. "If Fred hadn't been there, we would have basically been stuck in our base defense the whole game, no matter what [the Raiders] did on offense," Kubiak said. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Ugh. I knew he definitely tore something when I saw that injury, and I was surprised to hear on the radio afterwards that they were saying it was just a sprain. This sucks. Robinson and Ryans were our two best playmakers on defense. Now we're stuck with Petey Faggins starting every Sunday.
Not surprised after seeing the replay of what happened. Too bad since he would have made the Pro Bowl and possibly All-Pro team this year.
That really sucks. This almost sounds like a Shawn Livingston type injury. I hope he can return to form after this.
K I am officially done rooting for our guys this year. Ill just watch the marquee games. Dedicating my life to basketball... NOW
this is a career threatening injury. i wish him the best. but this team is going to have to pull a rabbit out of a hat, and fast.
Kevin Smith never made it completely back to form for the Cowboys when he had a similar injury. Crud.
Now our pass defense is going to really suck. I say we trade ahman green for champ baily, but that wont happen
c'mon, how much stuff can happen to this team? in 10 years will the arizona cardinals be laughing at us?
Everyone was laughing at the Lions for years. They laughed at Roy Williams when he predicted 10 wins this season. I know its the NFC but they are 6-2 now. We have a chance at 8-8. Lets go get it.
Actually you are right. I remember listening to a radio interview with Williams and he said that they would win 10 wins but Kitna did say it first.
