Good News on Marquez
Myles Simmons
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Wide receiver Bradley Marquez should be back on the field much sooner than originally expected.
The Texas Tech product went down after making a reception on a screen play early in the third quarter against the Chiefs on Saturday. After the game, head coach Jeff Fisher said the wideout needed more tests to determine an exact prognosis.
Those tests came back with positive results, according to Fisher.
“Suspected a little worse last night, but got really good news with respect to Marquez,” Fisher said at his Sunday press conference to wrap up the week. “Bradley may miss a week of practice, may miss a game. But considering where we were last night when we left the Coliseum, there was some concern. But today was a good day.
“It’s nice to get good news from the medical staff, the doctors, and the trainers,” Fisher added. “Hopefully he’ll have a chance to come back this week. If not, it’s not going to be an extended period of time.”
Marquez is a major special teams contributor, and his absence would create holes throughout the different units. Considering how the wide receiver left the field on Saturday evening, good news was certainly welcome for his injury status.
Defensive end Ethan Westbrooks also left the field due to injury against Kansas City, but Fisher said he’ll be fine. Westbrooks is expected to be able to practice this week.