But going on injured reserve makes him ineligible for both the regular season and post-season.

He was placed in a cervical collar, and went on injured reserve.

Though 227 players went on injured reserve last season, the publicity surrounding injuries is increasing.

Hollis will most likely go on injured reserve, which puts him out for the season, but may instead receive an injury settlement.

Phil Epps also went on injured reserve with a broken wrist.

He continued as a starter for much of 2005 and 2006 before going on injured reserve.

His breathing became harder now, signaling him that it was time to go on reserve.

If a player goes on injured reserve after the team's final cut, he would remain inactive for four weeks.

If they go on injured reserve before the cuts, they won't be available for the rest of the season.

Consider: 1985 - Broke a hand two days before the season opener, went on injured reserve and missed 12 weeks.