ASHBURN, Va. (Nov. 17, 2003) -- Washington Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey has been playing all season with an injured right foot.
Ramsey developed a bone bruise in his right foot and his availability for practice this week might be affected, according to Redskins.com.
"It's flared up pretty bad recently," said Ramsey, who has had difficulty planting the foot when throwing. "It's just something I'm trying to fight through."
Coach Steve Spurrier revealed the injury a day after Ramsey had one of his worst games of the season in a 20-17 loss at Carolina.
Ramsey said the foot started hurting during training camp. Ramsey has no idea when or how it happened.
"It never hurt me last season. It never hurt me in college," Ramsey said. "But at some point, I apparently fractured my foot. I know that sounds odd."
Ramsey said he wasn't really bothered by the injury until the past couple of weeks.
"It's hard to push off my back foot. It's hard to turn my hips. It's hard to do a lot of things," Ramsey said. "We're trying to do all we can to support it and keep it going."
Ramsey was 16-for-35 for 150 yards and missed two wide-open receivers for sure touchdowns against the Panthers. His 53.5 completion percentage ranks 31st in the league.
Ramsey also was sacked three times, bringing his season total to 29. His injuries this year already included a sprained left shoulder, a bruised left forearm and a dislocated left pinkie.
Ramsey said he doesn't intend to take a game off to let the foot heal.
"Not if I can play," he said.
I hope he plays with the injury on sunday. Nothing like a good few hits from OGUN, Thomas, Seau, and JT to help him realize that playing with a mystery injury is not good, even more so against the Phins.