Skins QB Campbell may be done for season

Dec 8, 2007 - 4:52 PM WASHINGTON (Ticker) -- Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell could miss the rest of the regular season with a dislocated left kneecap, the Washington Post reported on its web site Saturday.

Campbell suffering the injury in Thursday's 24-16 win over Chicago when he was tackled by Chicago defensive end Mark Anderson, who fell on the quarterback along with several other players.

The 25-year-old signal-caller is expected to be out four weeks, according to the newspaper, citing sources close to Campbell. Based on an MRI exam Friday, the injury will not require surgery.

"It could be a lot worse," said Campbell, who could be seen screaming on the field when the injury occurred. "I'm in a position right now where I don't have to worry about any kind of surgery or anything and that's a plus.

"But you put a lot of hours and a lot of time into the offseason to put yourself in a situation like this - to help lead your team to the playoffs - and not to be in there down the home stretch, it's a tough feeling."

The Redskins (6-7) have just three regular-season games left and are fighting for the remaining NFC wild card playoff berth. The team is not speculating about Campbell's status should the Redskins reach the playoffs.

Campbell, who made his 20th career start Thursday, has completed 60 percent of his passes this season for 2,700 yards with 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said that veteran quarterback Todd Collins will start when the Redskins visit the New York Giants (8-4) on December 16.

Collins had the best outing of his career in relief of Campbell on Thursday, finishing 15-of-20 for 224 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.

Next weekend's game at Giants Stadium will be Collins' first NFL start since December 14, 1997, when he was a member of the Buffalo Bills.