According to Tom Gulitti of The Record, New Jersey Devils forward
Michael Ryder and goalie Scott Clemmensen were diagnosed with the viral
disease.
Patrik Elias is still out of action as he recovers from his bout with
the mumps.
Ryder, 34, has four goals and 10 assists over 34 games this season with
the Devils.
Clemmensen, 37, has appeared in just three games this season.
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with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Roddy White isnt
concerned that he might not be 100 per cent healthy for the remainder of
the season.
The four-time Pro Bowl receiver just wants to get back on the field and
help the Atlanta Falcons end their terrible slump.
"Weve got to try to string some wins back to back if were going to get
ourselves back in this race," White said Friday. "So its going to be
important for me to be out there."
Nine months after their season ended 10 yards shy of the Super Bowl, the
Falcons have been one of the leagues biggest disappointments. They have
lost four of five and are tied for the NFCs fourth-worst record.
A season-ending foot injury to Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones four weeks
ago cost Atlanta one of the NFLs elite deep threats, and the passing
attack has been further compromised by Whites right ankle and left
hamstring injuries.
White is eager to play Sunday when the Falcons (2-5) visit Carolina
(4-3). The ninth-year veteran returned to practice Friday for the first
time in over three weeks and is listed as questionable.
"It went well," he said. "I ran some routes and did some things that are
in the game plan. I felt real good out there."
White played the first five games with a high ankle sprain, but had just
14 catches for 129 yards and no touchdowns -- far below the weekly
statistics he accustomed to posting as the Falcons career-leading
receiver.
In helping Atlanta win the NFC South last year, White became just the
fifth NFL player to have three consecutive seasons with at least 90
catches and 1,200 yards receiving.
Coach Mike Smith says Whites status will be a game-time decision. White
must successfully complete a hamstring test with trainers before team
doctors will clear him to play.
White, who missed the first game of his career two weeks ago in a home
victory over Tampa Bay, has stood on the sideline the last two weeks and
is eager to return to action.
"That might be an understatement," Smith said. "Hes one of the most
passionate, competitive guys that Ive been around. The sooner we get him
back out, the better it is for everybody.&quoot;
Three other starters -- left tackle Sam Baker (knee), safety William
Moore (hip) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora (knee) -- are also listed as
questionable. Womens Ryan Kelly Jersey.
All three practiced Friday but, like White, were limited in their
participation. Linebacker Stephen Nicholas (thigh) has been ruled out
for the second straight week.
The Falcons passing attack ranks No. 4 in the NFL, but those numbers are
somewhat misleading after Jones season ended when he was leading the
league in yards receiving and ranked second in catches.
Injuries to Jones and White have allowed opponents to double- and
triple-team Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez, the NFLs No. 2
career-leading receiver.
Unfortunately for Atlanta, quarterback Matt Ryan, when hes not being
sacked or hit, has been forced to direct an offence thats essentially
one-dimensional.
With Steven Jackson hampered by a hamstring injury and the lines poor
blocking, the Falcons rank last in the league in the rushing, but
because theyre often trailing, Ryan has had to throw the ball throughout
the second half.
If White can return effectively, the team is confident that Harry
Douglas will continue to improve as the No. 2 receiver and that Gonzalez
might get more separation in coverage, particularly if hes matched up
one-on-one.
"At the beginning of the season, you know youve got a really good team
with everybody (healthy), but seeing how banged up we are right now,
youve just got to find ways to win games," White said. "Its tough
sledding, but its the NFL, though."
Notes: Smith said that Jones, who is still recovering from surgery, has
been at the Falcons complex the last three days, but added that the
24-year-old has his leg immobilized and must not put weight on it. ...
Starting linebacker Akeem Dent (ankle), reserve defensive tackle Peria
Jerry (toe) and starting right guard Garrett Reynolds (knee)
participated fully in practice and are listed as probable. ... The
Panthers have three starters listed as questionable -- running back
DeAngelo Williams (quadriceps), defensive end Charles Johnson (groin)
and linebacker Chase Blackburn (foot).
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