Nate Washington Injury: Updates on Titans WR's Leg

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington left Sunday's game against the New England Patriots with a leg injury in the second half. 

UDPATE: September 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET by Tim Keeney

Nate Washington missed another practice on Thursday, but it appears as though he's very close to returning.

The news comes from Titans beat writer Terry McCormick:

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Nate Washington still out but ran on side, expected to practice Friday.

— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) September 13, 2012"

Check back on Friday to see if Washington indeed sees the practice field, but this is good news for the Titans. The appear to be set to enter Week 2 with their offense in tact, despite a scary opening week that saw multiple offensive weapons go down. 

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UPDATE: September 12 at 4:45 p.m. ET by Richard Langford

Titans Insider's Terry McCormick passed along this update on Washington. 

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Nate Washingtonno practice should go tomorrow

— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) September 12, 2012"

Missing Wednesday's practice is not alarming in terms of his chances to take the field next week. That is fairly common practice with players coming back from injury. If he is on the practice field Thursday, chances are he will be playing Week 2. 

UPDATE: September 10 at 4:45 p.m. ET by Tim Keeney

Nate Washington's leg injury isn't too serious and it appears as though he'll be ready to go for Tennessee's Week 2 matchup against the San Diego Chargers.

The news comes from the Tennessee Titans' official Twitter account:

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Munchak also said Nate Washington (leg bruise) should be ready to play Sunday. #Titans

— Tennessee Titans (@tennesseetitans) September 10, 2012"

With Kenny Britt returning from suspension in Week 2, this means the Titans will have plenty of depth at the wide receiver spot.

If Britt is healthy enough, he'll start opposite Washington with Kendall Wright working out of the slot and Damian Williams providing depth. This is great news for Tennessee fans. 

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Washington is questionable to return to the game, according to The Tennessean's Jim Wyatt via Twitter:

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Nate Washington suffered leg contusion, questionable as well

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) September 9, 2012"

Washington had caught two passes for 53 yards and a touchdown before leaving with the leg contusion. He was on the receiving end of a 29-yard touchdown pass from Jake Locker in the third quarter.

Washington has never missed a regular season game in six NFL seasons. Fans are not used to seeing the 29-year-old limp off the field.

Washington led the Titans in receiving last season, and will be sorely missed if he doesn't return to the lineup quickly.

Stay tuned for more information on Washington's status as it becomes available.