Ravens rookie LB Kindle is not expected to appear for training camp

The Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Sergio Kindle unfortunately injured his head after falling down two flights of stairs last week, and because of the injuries he may also lose his job, or at least, lose his chance to compete for an important role in the training camp. Remaining hospitalized in Austin, Texas at University Medical Center Breckenridge while other rookies reported for the training camp, Kindle is not expected by the Ravens to return before the training camp ends.

“We’re really disappointed about that,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh told a reporter in Brett Favre jersey. “That was tough for him. It didn’t sound like it was too serious, and then it sounded like it was serious and they held him back because he was showing some signs of concussion and things like that. He’s not in any trouble, but he’s in the hospital for a reason. I think he has a fractured skull and a little bit of swelling.”

The accident happened when Kindle, who was wearing an Archie Manning jersey, visited a friend in Texas. Fortunately, he is now in stable condition and may need several weeks to recover from the injury. What’s embarrassing with him now is that he has not been signed by the Ravens, and is unsure what the team would going to do with an injured unsigned rookie.

Saints WR Meachem may return in time for training camp

According to New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, wide receiver Robert Meachem’s toe surgery would keep the player from attending some offseason workout program but he could be fine enough to participate in the training camp, which is due to open in late July.

All the things still appear to be under the control of the Saints, who decided last week to have Meachem undergo surgery to repair his injured toe on left foot. The second toe on the foot was injured during last season and had been bothering the Meachem all the time since then. Meachem appeared at the team’s practice facility on Monday and walked with the help of crutches and wearing a boot. He told reporters that the recovery was going on well, and Payton said it was hopeful that Meachem could wear back his Saints jersey for full practice before the training camp.

As the team’s leading receiver, Meachem finished last season with ten touchdowns, with nine being received and one being gained after he stripped Washington Redskins defensive back Kareem Moore. He is expected to return to help the Saints chase another NFL title in the 2010 season.