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Greg Schiano says Doug Martin injury isn’t season ending

By Mike Dyce

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Oct 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) in the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) in the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead running back Doug Martin suffered a shoulder injury and left the game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. After the game, Martin was trying to remain positive and said his shoulder wasn’t separated.

“We’re still evaluating what it is,” Martin said, via ESPN. “Just have to hope for the best.”

At first, X-Rays came back negative injecting some optimism into the Bucs clubhouse. Unfortunately, the MRI revealed that it was a torn labrum.

Albert Breer reported that “Martin suffered a torn labrum yesterday against the Falcons, and is out for the year.” Why Schiano is contradicting those reports or denying them isn’t clear. He didn’t provide a time-table or offer any other information other than that it isn’t season ending.

For now, Mike James will fill in at running back and get the start on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers.

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