In a game where the Dolphins were banged up on both sides of the ball, one of the most significant injuries suffered against the Texans was to starting inside linebacker Channing Crowder.
Crowder left with a foot injury early in the game, opening the door for Houston to put up 27 points in the first half and rush for 126 yards.
Crowder is believed to have suffered a Lisfranc fracture of the footùthe same injury that forced running back Ronnie Brown out for the 2009 season last month.
A five-year veteran, Crowder started 13 games for the Dolphins at inside linebacker in the team's 3-4 scheme and was the defensive signal-caller this season. He finishes the year with 51 tackles, a sack and his first career interception.
Crowder will head to injured reserve sometime this wee ...
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Miami Dolphins Lose LB Channing Crowder For Season
Posted: 29th December 2009 by Chris J. Nelson in NFLComments Off on Miami Dolphins Lose LB Channing Crowder For Season