Rams DE Long to undergo left leg surgery, out indefinitely
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs for a 5-yard gain as St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long, right, defends during the first quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) (The Associated Press)
St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely with a left leg injury sustained in the opening loss to the Vikings.
It's the second major hit dealt to the Rams, who lost quarterback Sam Bradford for the year with a knee injury in the preseason.
Coach Jeff Fisher said after practice Wednesday that Long would be placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list, which would sideline him at least six weeks. Fisher said the surgery will be done later Wednesday or early on Thursday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fisher was optimistic Long will return before the end of the season. William Hayes will start this week at Tampa Bay.
Quarterback Shaun Hill did not practice with a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for the second half of a 34-6 loss to Minnesota. Fisher said Hill was day to day.
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