LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Chicago Bears defensive tackle Ted Washington, who hasn't missed a game since 1994, will be out 10 to 11 weeks because of a broken bone and ligament injury in his left ankle.

        Coach Dick Jauron said Wednesday the ligament injury is the more serious of the two because it affects Washington's toes.

        Washington, the anchor of the Bears' defensive line, injured the ankle in Sunday's win over Atlanta. He will be replaced by Alfonso Boone.

        “Face it, Ted's a giant — not only a giant in stature, but he plays like one, too,” Jauron said.

        Washington, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, started 88 straight games before coming off the bench for one game last season.

        LIONS: Joey Harrington, the third overall pick in April's draft, will start at quarterback Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

        “I feel like I'm ready,” Harrington said. “I'm so excited to play a whole game again.”

        Harrington played behind Mike McMahon in the first two games, both blowout losses for the Lions.

        Harrington has completed seven of 18 passes for 52 yards and has a quarterback rating of 23.8. McMahon, a fifth-round pick last year, is 22-of-44 for 275 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

        Running back Richard Huntley was signed to take the roster spot of offensive lineman Kerlin Blaise, who is scheduled to undergo season-ending knee surgery.

        RAIDERS: Cornerback Charles Woodson will miss up to six weeks because of a fractured right shoulder. He has 11 tackles and an interception.

        PANTHERS: Kicker John Kasay injured his groin during practice and will not play Sunday against Minnesota. Jaret Holmes and Tim Seder will try out as replacements today.

        PACKERS: Right tackle Mark Tauscher will miss the rest of the season after tearing knee ligaments in Sunday's loss to New Orleans.

        COWBOYS: Offensive tackle Aaron Gibson, who at 410 pounds was the NFL's heaviest player, was released.

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