NFL opens probe into Browns rookie Davis' season-ending injury has 0 comments

Oct 12th 2009, 21:57 | FFN-Score: 4 points

BEREA, Ohio -- The NFL is investigating how Cleveland Browns rookie running back James Davis sustained a season-ending shoulder injury.

ESPN.com reported Sunday that Davis was injured during a post-practice "opportunity period" when he was hit by a Browns linebacker. According to the report, witnesses said Davis didn't have shoulder pads on while the linebacker who hit him was wearing them.

League spokesman Greg Aiello said Monday that the NFL is aware of the alleged incident and has been looking into the matter.

"The review is ongoing," Aiello said in an e-mail response to The Associated Press.

Browns coach Eric Mangini said after Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills that he has spoken with NFL officials about Davis.

"We talked to the league about it. Addressed it," Mangini said. "We feel very comfortable with being where we're at."

Davis was hurt during the Sept. 13 season opener against the Minnesota Vikings and was placed on injured reserve Oct. 3. He reportedly will undergo surgery this week.

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