Rodney Harrison's Season Is Over

Following last night's win over the Denver Broncos, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was quoted as saying, "it doesn't look too good," in regards to injured safety Rodney Harrison, who was carted off the field during the fourth quarter. He was right.

Adam Schefter is reporting today that Harrison suffered a torn quad muscle in the win, and will be lost for the remainder of the season. Schefter speculates the injury could also be career-ending.

Harrison, who turns 36 in December and whose contract with the Patriots is up after this season, could well have played his last down Monday night. When he was carted off the field, Harrison waved to the fans at Gillette Stadium as if he knew he was saying goodbye. Many will root for Harrison to return, and it's always possible he could. But if he decides he wants to play, he will be attempting an improbable comeback. This is a tough injury to overcome for an aging safety.

It's a big blow to the Patriots defense, as the secondary has been an area of concern through the first seven weeks. Brandon Meriweather will likely take over the starting spot.

If this is the end for Harrison, he'll finish his career with 34 interceptions, 30.5 sacks, 16 forced fumbles and two touchdowns.

Harrison is the second Patriots player to be lost for the season this week, as running back Laurence Maroney was placed on injured reserve prior to Monday night's game with Denver.

Week 7 Injuries

Rodney Harrison
New England's safety could be done for the season - and possibly for his career - after he suffered a knee injury in Monday's night Patriots win.

Michael Dwyer, AP

Jay Cutler
The Broncos quarterback injured his throwing hand on the first snap from scrimmage Monday. He still played most of the game, but Denver's offense struggled. Cutler finished with just 176 yards, two interceptions and one meaningless touchdown.

Mary Schwalm, AP

Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush's injury woes strike again. The Saints running back/return man injured his knee bringing back a punt - the diagnosis is a torn meniscus, which will require arthroscopic surgery and cost Bush several weeks of action.

Paul Jasienski, Getty Images

Roy Williams
And, just like that, the Cowboys are down to one Roy Williams again. Roy Williams, the safety, broke his right forearm again in Dallas' loss on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season.

Jeff Roberson, AP

Ike Hilliard
The veteran Tampa Bay receiver was drilled by Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill and had to be carted off the field. He was kept overnight at a hospital for observation after suffering a concussion.

John Raoux, AP

Devin Hester
The Bears burner hurt his quad during Chicago's wild 48-41 victory over Minnesota. Hester returned the second half's opening kick, but did not drift back when the Vikings kicked off later in the third quarter.

Jeff Gross, Getty Images

Steven Jackson
What goes up, must come down. Jackson ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams upset of Dallas - but sustained a thigh injury late that will require an MRI.

Tom Gannam, AP

Jeremy Shockey
After his first game back from a groin injury, Shockey said he may have reaggravated the problem in Sunday's Saints loss.

Chuck Burton, AP

Brodie Croyle
Kansas City's miserable season goes from bad to worse when quarterback Brodie Croyle - in his first game back from a separated shoulder - limped off with a sprained knee. After the game, Chiefs coach Herm Edwards declared Croyle done for the season.

David Eulitt, The Kansas City Star / MCT

Keith Rivers
Cincinnati lost Rivers for the season during Sunday's game, when Pittsburgh wide receiver Hines Ward peeled back and delivered a punishing block that broke Rivers' jaw. Watch Video of Big Hit

Andy Lyons, Getty Images