Willis McGahee News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 20

Baltimore Sun

"Willis McGahee continues to make himself at home in South Florida. The Ravens running back rushed for 105 yards and his first touchdown of the season in the 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Not surprising, it was McGahee's first 100-yard game since the last time he played here (Dec. 16, 2007). The former University of Miami star has averaged 94.4 yards rushing in four games at Dolphin Stadium. "It's always a good feeling when you play in your hometown," he said. "I've been playing every year since I've been in the league. It tends to get a little old. But you still have a little fire in you." It was the best game of the season for McGahee, who had 152 yards of total offense. But it ..."

Injuries pain McGahee

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October 2

Baltimore Sun

"With a bloodshot left eye and bruised ribs, Ravens running back Willis McGahee has just one goal for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. "Put this in print: I just want to finish a game," McGahee said. McGahee suited up for the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals but remained on the sideline because of a knee injury. In Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, he was limited in the second half after suffering a laceration on his right eyelid and getting poked in his left eye. On Monday night in Pittsburgh, he received a helmet to his ribs in the second quarter and carried the ball just once in the second half. McGahee said he considers himself "day-to-day" with the rib injury. ..."

McGahee's availability remains in doubt

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September 26

Baltimore Sun

"Willis McGahee's availability for Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is up in the air as the Ravens running back's lacerated right eyelid continues to bother him. McGahee sounded non-committal today prior to practice about whether he'd be able to play against the Steelers. "I don't know how it's going to be, to tell you the truth," said McGahee, who wore sunglasses. "I'm going to go out here and try to practice and see what goes on after that." Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron sounded slightly more optimistic about McGahee's status, saying. "He's doing fine from what I can tell. His eye doesn't look great, but I think he's been doing OK in meetings today. ? He's getting ..."

McGahee's eye injury casts doubt for Monday

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September 25

Baltimore Sun

"Willis McGahee's eye remains swollen, which limited the Ravens running back in practice yesterday and raised questions about his availability for Monday night's game in Pittsburgh. "It still looks pretty bad to me," coach John Harbaugh said of McGahee, who walked through the locker room wearing sunglasses. "As long as he can see, he'll play. But if he can't, he's not going to be able to play. So, we'll have to try to get that swelling down." In his first game since returning from a knee injury, McGahee was limited in the second half Sunday after suffering a laceration on his right eyelid. The cut drew blood, forcing him to the sideline a couple of times for treatment. Believing McGahee was ..."

Buffalo Bills' McGee sits out practice

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September 17

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"The Buffalo Bills' injury report was a brief one today as only two players were held completely out of the team's practice at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Rookie tight end Derek Fine continues to be sidelined by a sore thumb, and cornerback/kickoff returner Terrence McGee was held out due to a problem with his back. However, coach Dick Jauron does not think McGee will miss Sunday's game against Oakland. "He has a soft tissue injury and he's sore so we had him take treatment and stay out of practice," Jauron said of McGee. "We're very optimistic there." The only other player who did not participate fully is wide receiver/punt returner Roscoe Parrish who is still hobbled by a left knee injury that ..."

McGahee falling out of the running

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September 12

Baltimore Sun

"In the Ravens' new running scheme, the joke could end up being on Willis McGahee. Criticized for not showing enough commitment to the Ravens, McGahee might have to learn about the concept of "team" the hard way - as in, a running-back-by-committee situation. From all indications, it seems as if McGahee, the Ravens' featured back last season, will have to split time with two upstarts, Ray Rice and Le'Ron McClain. McGahee is expected to make his first appearance against the Houston Texans on Monday after missing the entire preseason with a knee injury. He said he could handle his usual 20 to 25 carries. "I want a full workload, but that's something the coaches have to figure out," McGahee ..."

McGahee could be game-time decision

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September 4

Baltimore Sun

"Ravens running back Willis McGahee could be a game-time decision for Sunday's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said today. McGahee, who had arthroscopic surgery on left knee Aug. 11, was sidelined for the entire preseason. He returned to practice this week but has had limited participation. "You can see that he's getting close," Cameron said. "Whether that'll mean this week or not, I don't know." If McGahee is sidelined, the Ravens would start a rookie running back (Ray Rice) with their rookie quarterback (Joe Flacco). Rice, a second-round pick out of Rutgers, started every game in the preseason, rushing for 146 yards on 26 carries ..."

Ravens' McGahee Says He Will Play In Season Opener

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August 22

Washington Post

"Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee is currently limited to running in a swimming pool as he recuperates from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, but he expects to be running with the football when the season starts. Although he's off crutches, McGahee isn't able to jog yet. He's targeting the Ravens' season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7 for his return. "I will be ready, but I don't know about playing in the preseason," McGahee said. "We will have to wait and see. It's always making progress. Every day I come out here, it's getting better." Because he can't run and the clock is ticking down to the opener, McGahee is making the most of his aquatic workouts. "I ..."

McGahee to have knee surgery

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August 11

Carroll County Times

"Baltimore Ravens star running back Willis McGahee is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee as soon as today in South Florida. McGahee's knee has been bothering him since shortly after reporting to training camp in Westminster, and he hasn't been practicing lately. This is regarded as a clean-up medical procedure. Because it generally takes two weeks to a month to recover from a knee scope, McGahee could possibly return for the Sept. 7 season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. The surgery will be performed at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, Fla., near the University of Miami campus. It's the same hospital that surgically repaired his left knee after a devastating ..."

Harbaugh: Reed, McGahee should be ready for opener

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August 11

Baltimore Sun

"Trying to clear up doubts about two of his star players, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he expects safety Ed Reed and running back Willis McGahee to be ready for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Reed, a four-time Pro Bowl player, recently came off the physically unable to perform list but has not engaged in any contact because of a shoulder injury. While Reed seemed uncertain whether he would be able to play at the start of the regular season, Harbaugh downplayed such a scenario, saying there has been "a lot of progress" made with Reed's injury. "No, I'm not doubtful of [Reed's availability for the season opener] at all based on what we've been told by the ..."

McGahee could miss preseason opener

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August 4

Baltimore Sun

"There is a "possibility" that Willis McGahee could be sidelined for Thursday's preseason opener and rookie Ray Rice will start at running back, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said after Sunday's practice. McGahee has missed a large portion of training camp with a left knee injury. "Right now, we need to get the fluid out of his knee and get that thing settled down a little bit," Harbaugh said. In other injury news, tight end Todd Heap missed practice with a leg injury but it's not considered serious."

Ravens to add to McGahee's workload

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July 27

Baltimore Sun

"Taking a handoff in the first contact practice of training camp, Willis McGahee hit the hole only to get stripped of the ball. If that wasn't humiliating enough, cornerback Corey Ivy shouted across the field, "Get 'em here on time, running back coach." McGahee was one of the last players to arrive to morning practice Friday, again raising questions about the mercurial running back's commitment to the team. Because McGahee skipped most of the offseason workouts this year and struggled to stay on the field last season, it wouldn't come as a surprise if the Ravens decreased McGahee's workload, especially after drafting Ray Rice in the second round. Instead, the Ravens are planning to increase ..."