Reid pessimistic about Lito

[D.C.]

Lito is hopeful that he can play next week vs the Saints, Andy Reid is not so confident.

Lito Sheppard left Lincoln Financial Field last night with his right arm in a sling, and with an expression of hope. "I can move it, so that's a plus," he said, of the dislocated elbow that he suffered in the fourth quarter of the Eagles' playoff win over the Giants.

An MRI exam will be performed today to see the extent of the damage, which occurred on a running play. But Eagles coach Andy Reid was pessimistic about the possibility that Sheppard might be able to make it back for Saturday night's second-round playoff game at New Orleans.

"It probably doesn't look too good for this coming week," Reid said, which means that he will have some decisions to make in the coming days involving Rod Hood, Joselio Hanson and perhaps William James (who didn't dress for yesterday's game).


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[D.C.]

Well it's official, he wn't be playing against the Saints (hardly a surprise) but he could be back for the NFC Title game (if all goes to plan).

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard will miss Saturday's second-round playoff game against New Orleans with a dislocated right elbow.

Sheppard was injured going for a tackle on a running play in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-20 victory over the New York Giants. He was replaced by Rod Hood.

William James, who was inactive against the Giants, will take Sheppard's roster spot and join Hood, Sheldon Brown and Joselio Hanson in the secondary.

Should the Eagles advance, it's possible Sheppard could return to the lineup.

"It's a little tricky," coach Andy Reid said Monday. "This week for sure he won't be back. We'll see down the road, if there is a down the road."

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs06/news/story?id=2724249