National Football League

Rams place offensive tackle on injured reserve

Published Nov. 20, 2011 12:14 p.m. ET

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St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold has been placed on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle.

Rookie Kevin Hughes was promoted from the practice squad.

Both starting tackles will be out Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks with Jason Smith sidelined a fourth game by a concussion.

Saffold was a second round draft pick last year and was immediately plugged into the lineup at left tackle.

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