THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — X-rays on New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey’s ribs are negative after he was injured scoring a touchdown on his 500th career catch.
Shockey caught a seven-yard TD pass from Drew Brees late in the first quarter of Sunday’s 34-3 win over Carolina before he was hit hard by Charles Godfrey. Shockey staggered to his feet and then walked to the locker-room.
Just before halftime, Shockey was spotted walking from the locker-room to the back of an ambulance while dressed in street clothes. Coach Sean Payton says it was a precaution to make sure he didn’t have a more serious injury.
Payton provided no further update on when Shockey would be able to return.
The milestone catch gave Shockey 33 touchdowns in his nine-year career.
