Willie Parker News: Pro Sports Daily

Parker's bad shoulder adds to Steelers' injury woes

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November 10

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Halfback Willie Parker may need surgery to his injured shoulder after the season, but he's likely to play against the San Diego Chargers Sunday at Heinz Field. Parker has a torn labrum in his shoulder, but sources told the Post-Gazette he likely will return after missing the game yesterday. "We are hopeful that he will be well enough to play next week," coach Mike Tomlin said after the game. Parker's latest injury occurred last Monday night in Washington, when he ran 21 times for 70 yards. It's his third significant injury in his past five games. His fibula was broken in the 15th game last season, and a sprained knee in the third game this season kept him out until last Monday. Mewelde ..."

Parker won't play Sunday against Colts

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November 7

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Willie Parker's return to the starting lineup didn't last very long. After finally returning from a four-game absence to play in Monday night's victory against the Washington Redskins, the two-time Pro Bowl running back has a new injury -- an ailing shoulder -- and will not play against the Indianapolis Colts. Parker injured his shoulder sometime in the third quarter against the Redskins -- "I'm not sure how," he said -- but still finished the game. His shoulder did not begin aching until the next day, and he has not practiced this week. Parker finished with 70 yards on 21 carries in his first game back from a sprained ligament in his left knee. He is expected to miss only one game and ..."

Parker doesn't practice for second straight day

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November 6

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"One game after returning from a knee injury, Pro Bowl running back Willie Parker did not practice for the second day in a row because of a shoulder injury and might not play against the Indianapolis Colts. Parker, who missed four games with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, had 70 yards on 21 carries against the Washington Redskins. It is not known when or how he was injured in the game."

Parker says he's ready to roll

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November 2

Beaver County Times

"After a six-week hiatus, Willie Parker is ready to tote the football again. On Saturday, he went through his fourth straight practice without any kind of setback. His sprained left knee has healed. It's at least healed to the point that the Steelers list Parker as probable for Monday night's showdown against the Washington Redskins. "He's smiling, and that's the tell-tale sign," offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said of the Steelers' star running back. "When he starts smiling, he's ready to go." When a team lists a player as probable, it's a given he'll play. By definition, probable in NFL lingo means a player has a 75 percent chance of playing. If the Steelers' physicians and trainers ..."

Parker missed practice and may not play Sunday

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October 18

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"Willie Parker didn't practice for the second day in a row and could miss the Steelers' game at Cincinnati Sunday. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after practice today that Parker is "day to day." "We're still hopeful toward Sunday," Tomlin said, "but maybe not as hopeful as we were earlier in the week." Parker has not played in the Steelers' last two games because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Parker had said he would return following the Steelers' bye week and he practiced Monday. The two-time Pro Bowler, however, aggravated the knee injury working out on his own Tuesday, said Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. If Parker doesn't play against the Bengals, Mewelde ..."

Parker returns to practice, expects to play Sunday

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October 13

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Halfback Willie Parker expects to resume play Sunday when the Steelers visit Cincinnati, and revealed for the first time the true nature of his left knee injury -- it was a sprained MCL. "Sprained MCL, that's what bothered me, my lateral movement and stuff," Parker said after practicing for the first time today since his injury on Sept. 21. Parker said he's itching to return to action. "I'm ready to play, man. I went out there today and my main focus was to getting timing down, just practicing so I can help the team out the best way I can Sunday.""

Steelers' Parker is 'almost' 100 percent

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October 5

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"Willie Parker lobbied the coaches to play Sunday, but the Steelers running back said he understands their decision to sit him for a second consecutive game. Parker, who sprained his left knee two weeks ago, said he is almost at full strength and that the coaches are holding him out of the Jaguars game as a precaution. Barring a setback, Parker said he will play against the Bengals on Oct. 19, which follows the Steelers' bye week. "I know I could play this week," said Parker, who has rushed for 263 yards and three touchdowns on 66 carries. "(The coaches) know I could play this week. I think it's best that I do sit out and relax and then come back (after the bye)." Mewelde Moore will start ..."

Parker named AFC Player of the Week

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September 10

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"Running back Willie Parker has been named AFC Player of the Week. Playing in his first regular-season game since breaking his lower right leg last December, Parker rushed for 138 yards and a career-high three touchdowns last Sunday. The fifth-year veteran averaged 5.5 yards a carry in the Steelers' 38-17 win over the Texans. "

Fantasy Football Impact Report: Willie Parker

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August 29

Rototimes.com

"After a terrific campaign in 2006 with 16 total touchdowns (three receiving), Willie Parker was a sure-fire first round pick in most leagues last year. Unfortunately, Parker let a lot of fantasy owners down, with only two trips to the end zone in 2007, both on the ground. However, he still rushed for over 1,300 yards, which prevented him from being a complete bust, but he lost a lot of goal-line love due to durability concerns. Those concerns were realized in Game 16 last season, when Parker broke his tibula. Parker has carried the rock at least 300 times the last two seasons, as the Steelers were committed to him as their feature back. Heck, even as a timeshare back in 2005, Parker toted ..."

Who's the fastest Steeler? Not fast Willie

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August 21

Beaver County Times

"Three years ago when asked to name the five fastest Steelers, Willie Parker smiled and said, "Willie. Willie. Willie. Willie. Willie." In other words, the speedy scatback believed he was in a class by himself. This week with Jamaican track star Usain Bolt creating a world-wide buzz for his exploits in the 2008 Beijing Olympic, all of the Steelers' fastest players have been watching with interest. While they've followed Bolt's astounding performances as he's set world records in the 100- and 200-meter sprints, the subject of who is the fastest Steeler is once again a topic of discussion. "I'd say me, Troy, Willie, Nate and Santonio," said cornerback Ike Taylor, whose top five included ..."