Jake Long Injury: Updates on Rams Star's Knee and Return

Updates from Monday, Oct. 27

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported the results of the MRI conducted on Jake Long's injured knee:

Mortensen also noted how Greg Robinson, who replaced Long at left tackle following the injury, has fared thus far in his rookie season:

The Around the League Twitter account provided coach Jeff Fisher's plans for Robinson:

Fisher also confirmed the news on Long, via the Rams:

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Following a woeful 34-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, the St. Louis Rams reportedly are in for more bad news regarding left tackle Jake Long.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com reported Sunday that the knee injury Long suffered at Arrowhead Stadium may end his year:

Later in the evening, Florio added:

Yahoo Sports' Eric Edholm pondered what Long's absence could mean for St. Louis' offensive line moving forward:

Long suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the penultimate game of the 2013 season, and it was impressive that he was able to come back and reclaim his starting spot to start this year.

After working his way back onto the field in early August, Long discussed what he did to regain his sharpness, via ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.

"Just getting timing back, getting the pass set and getting that fast twitch off the ball for those speed rushers and just really working your explosion and getting low and bending your knees and that's been coming back good," Long said. "As the days go on, the rust will knock off and I'll get better."

Part of the decision to use the No. 2 overall pick on Greg Robinson in the 2014 NFL draft was for insurance in the event that Long wouldn't be healthy. Now, it might be on Robinson to slide over from his left guard spot and develop as a pro in the position he was accustomed to in college.

Quarterback Austin Davis was sacked seven times Sunday, so pass protection has to be a priority for the Rams—however they can get it done.

That's going to be a challenge in light of the ominous news regarding Long, which may jeopardize his potential to have a considerable NFL impact again. With two years remaining on his contract, he will have to prove to St. Louis that he can recover a second time from a devastating knee injury.