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Clark indicates knee injury not as bad as seemed

The Columbian
Published: August 27, 2011, 5:00pm

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears backup tight end Desmond Clark indicated the knee injury he suffered in Saturday’s preseason game against Tennessee wasn’t as bad as it appeared to be, posting on Twitter that he’s confident he will return soon.

Clark left the field on a cart in the fourth quarter after taking a brutal hit to the left knee from Titans safety Anthony Smith while trying to make a catch. On Sunday, he posted on Twitter, “Took quite a shot out there but feeling confident I’ll be ok and back on the field soon.”

The was no update Sunday from the Bears on Clark or running back Marion Barber, who left with a calf injury in the first half.

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