OAKLAND, Calif. - Raiders linebacker Bill Romanowski was placed on injured reserve Thursday night, but the 16-year veteran has no immediate plans to retire.
Romanowski has missed Oakland's last four games after a series of concussions earlier in the season, which ended his streak of appearances in 243 consecutive games. Romanowski, who has played in five Super Bowls, never missed a game before this season.
"It's a hard decision. The facts dictated the decision," coach Bill Callahan said. "We haven't discussed any additional seasons or retirement at this point."
The 37-year-old Romanowski left the Raiders' training complex before Callahan's announcement. He will remain with Oakland for the rest of the season as an unofficial defensive adviser, helping the team and his replacement, Travian Smith.
"I don't think there's been a more dominant player than Bill at that position," Callahan said. "He knows all the intricacies of the position, how to play that role. He understands blocking schemes as well as anyone I've ever been around. We'll miss the chemistry he brings. We'll miss his leadership as well."
Romanowski, in his second season with the Raiders, also played for Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver. His high-profile career has included plenty of intimidating hits and a fantastic regimen of physical preparation — as well as a history of questionable behavior, including an infamous fight during training camp two months ago.
Last week, Romanowski was sued by teammate Marcus Williams for punching the second-year tight end in the face during the fight. Williams also is on injured reserve with a broken orbital bone.
The suit, filed in Alameda County court, seeks unspecified damages for alleged battery, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Romanowski has apologized for his actions.
Romanowski has undergone dozens of tests with several teams of doctors in recent weeks to examine his health, and doctors apparently advised him against returning to the field this season. He is expected to visit specialists for several more months before making a decision on his future.
In addition, if Romanowski retires before the end of the season, it would cause serious salary cap problems for the Raiders by accelerating the application of his signing bonus to Oakland's salary limits.
"I was still optimistic that the results would show he could possibly play," Callahan said. "But unfortunately, not."
The Raiders will consider several options to fill Romanowski's roster spot. Players at several positions will audition this weekend for the team, which is on its bye week.
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yeah this ones long too. anyway I dont think the Raiders suck but I just like the niners. I just think all Raider fans are pathetic. When the raiders lose you guys go out burning Mc. Donalds, tipping cars, and tagging on walls? How mature is that. Damn Rednecks. You guys just cant take a lose. Plus Im glad the Raiders went to the Superbowl last year now everyone see's how crappy they were. You guys actually have the audacity to say they made it farther then niners? The niners had to play the hardest team to get to superbowl while all you guys did was play the no1's. I would really like the Raiders more if there fans didnt suck. The Raiders dont suck just there followers. By the way its not Holloween anymore stop wearing fagish clothes to the games. Word to ya motha's!
Originally posted by sap yeah this ones long too. anyway I dont think the Raiders suck but I just like the niners. I just think all Raider fans are pathetic. When the raiders lose you guys go out burning Mc. Donalds, tipping cars, and tagging on walls? How mature is that. Damn Rednecks. You guys just cant take a lose. Plus Im glad the Raiders went to the Superbowl last year now everyone see's how crappy they were. See's? You mean see? And no, I usually dont say a team that makes it into the Superbowl is crappy You guys actually have the audacity to say they made it farther then niners? Yes, because they did The niners had to play the hardest team to get to superbowl while all you guys did was play the no1's. San Fran played like crap last year, and this year too....its one thing to be a fan, but at least be realistic.. I would really like the Raiders more if there fans didnt suck. What does that have to do with the team themselves? Fans = how good the team is? I dont think so. The Raiders dont suck just there followers. By the way its not Holloween anymore stop wearing fagish clothes to the games. Word to ya motha's! But its not the 80's anymore, and you are trying to be Vanilla Ice....so whats the difference?
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
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Im not trying to be anyone pal? I just like the line. I didnt know it was illegal too like someone from the past? No Im not saying the Raiders suck because of there fans did I? NO! I said I dislike more because of there fans. Thank you. Now to my next point. The Niners did have to play a harder team to get to the Superbowl... Last time I checked they had to play the team you guys (Raiders) were humiliated by. So if the Raiders cant beat them what makes you think the Niners could? So thank you again. Now on to spelling. This is the net dude. Your talking about me being in the 80's well man being my teacher is like being in the 80's. People who have too correct others on spelling over the damn net need a life. Your here to post and reply not be a teacher. Last time I checked they werent paying you to tutor me. Thank you again. Now if you have something that can actually work against me go ahead and say it. Because I would be glad to thank you right on out. WORD TO YA MOTHA 80's ROCK
I know. I was replying to your first post soo when I hit back on my computer it saved my last post which had your name on it. So after I posted it I left came back and saw that it saved my last draft and all I did was erase it. I couldnt edit my post because it was already 60 min.
Originally posted by sap Im not trying to be anyone pal? I just like the line.
And I was just making a point.....a good one too!
I didnt know it was illegal too like someone from the past?
Its not....but like I said...I made a point....its called an analogy....FYI. Comparing one to another....point made!
No Im not saying the Raiders suck because of there fans did I? NO! I said I dislike more because of there fans.
I never said you said they sucked....you said you would like them better if the fans didnt suck....(your words...not mine)....all I said was fans dont = a team.....makes sense to me.
Thank you.
For what? Helping you understand my point. Oh...then you're welcome!
Now to my next point.
I was wondering if you had one...
The Niners did have to play a harder team to get to the Superbowl... Last time I checked they had to play the team you guys (Raiders) were humiliated by.
My guys? I never said I was a huge fan of the raiders....go figure you would think that....I do like the Raiders, but they are hardly "my team." There are plenty of teams I like better. So sorry that you feel that the 49ers had to play harder teams....maybe thats because those teams were better....did you ever consider that? Just because a team loses to a better team...how does that make another team worse than them....its really all a matter of perspective.....you may think they had a harder schedule...but teams are in the leagues they are in...if SF plays hard teams, that because the teams they play are better....not harder....see what I mean....perspective.
So if the Raiders cant beat them what makes you think the Niners could?
Thats the point....if the Raiders cant beat them....what makes YOU think the 49ers could? Well....they probably couldnt because they cant beat teams that play harder than them....thats basically what you said...right? They play "harder" teams....
Reality guy...49ers arent looking good.....not this year...not last year...maybe next year...who knows?
So thank you again.
AGAIN...your welcome...hopefully this time you get it!
Now on to spelling. This is the net dude. Your talking about me being in the 80's well man being my teacher is like being in the 80's. People who have too correct others on spelling over the damn net need a life.
People who cant speak proper English...need a life. You think rap talk is proper English???
Your here to post and reply not be a teacher. Last time I checked they werent paying you to tutor me.
Call it a freebie!
Thank you again.
Your welcome....AGAIN!
Now if you have something that can actually work against me go ahead and say it.
it.
WORD TO YA MOTHA
I'll let my "motha" know.
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
I hope you do let ya motha know. I never said rap was proper english. I dont even like rap I just like ice and eminem all those other dudes blow dogs for quarters.
The niners arnt looking good this year no1 said they were looking good? The radiers arent looking to good either pal?
When I said "what made you think the niners could beat them" i was talking to all the raider fans in general not just you. I know you get what Im saying its all these other rednecks that keep saying the niners blow because the raiders made it farther.
Again when I said "you guys" it was reffered to all big raider fans not just you.
You said "fans dont equal how good the team is" which is what I was proving too <removed>. I never said the Raiders were made up of there team.
so again none of your points have been made. nice try again.
and thank you for LETTING ME PROVE YOU WRONG. not thank you for anything else <removed>
Now again I have made a better and more understandable post. please dont try to mess wit da S again. Because like I say "ill just take you down again." Peace yo!
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What the hell is a flamers ward? For <REMOVED FOR DEROGATORY COMMENT> or something? I dont want to go there do I? Where do I find that crap? I wasnt attacking no1 I was attacking my friend thats all. He told me he dont mind. I never really said "Mystic," soo how would anyone know who Im talking too? Soo actually im not making anyone feel unwelcome yet. Ill try my best to not make someone feel bad and soo far i been doing just that. Thanks again KJ. Word to yo mo
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I would look at the private messages but I dont know how. The email address I entered to sign up was a fake soo I wont be getting those. Anyway where is the flamers ward crap? Why do I need to go there? Sorry about saying fa*s I just figured "flamers" that usually refers to fa*s. I guess not? Anyway good luck on contacting me. Ive heard the rules before soo if thats what you emailed me it's just going to be the same old thing. Well do you work on this site? Just wondering. Anyway I was talking to someone "anonymous" Ask him yourself. His name is anonymous_hero. Soo if you dont believe me then ask the dude yourself. As for that mystic guy I know he or she is going to reply to me soo I'll wait for that. Peace peeps till next time Im outty!
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Originally posted by sap The niners arnt looking good this year no1 said they were looking good?
I dont understand the question....was it supposed to be a question?
The radiers arent looking to good either pal?
Umm.....was this supposed to be a statement or a question?
When I said "what made you think the niners could beat them" i was talking to all the raider fans in general not just you. I know you get what Im saying its all these other rednecks that keep saying the niners blow because the raiders made it farther.
I realize you werent talking about me personally when you said "you"....but I answered it anways.....it was a general question....so I gave it a general answer.
Maybe some of the people that said that arent fans of the 49ers...and they just say that because they dont like them. If my team goes further than a team I dont like...I say the same kind of stuff....its football....who cares. Get over it! Next year if San Fran plys well...I assume you'd be doing the same thing.
Again when I said "you guys" it was reffered to all big raider fans not just you.
Yes...I know this....but I answered back anyways....if you post...sometimes people respond....thats what I did.....
You said "fans dont equal how good the team is" which is what I was proving too <removed>. I never said the Raiders were made up of there team.
What exactly were you proving....let me say it again....
you said "I would really like the Raiders more if there fans didnt suck."
What dont you understand about what I said? Your statement is kind of like saying "I would like the Japanese more if their food didnt suck."
It makes no sense.....how can you say you would like a team better if their fans didnt suck....I mean, you either like the TEAM or you dont....
Geez.
so again none of your points have been made.
Actually...you have yet to make any sense....and my points have been made quite well...its probably that you dont understand them.
nice try again.
Youre welcome....again!
and thank you for LETTING ME PROVE YOU WRONG.
Im still waiting for that to happen.
not thank you for anything else
But there's so much more to thank me for!
Now again I have made a better and more understandable post.
If you think so....you need to look at the first two questions (??) you made.
please dont try to mess wit da S again.
Because like I say "ill just take you down again
Again? Im still waiting for the first time....
." Peace yo!
Peace Bro.
dont forget to give dat word to ya motha!
I didnt forget....She laughed....as did I
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Yeah ok Mystic. The first two statements were statements of opinion and question. Like saying "I dont think the Raiders are looking good do you?" Except more smarter people other then you ma'am get that with out having to say what about you. When you see a qyestion mark thats where you should know. On to the other stuff again you didnt say anything to prove anything. All your comments are more of a joke than a post too me? Ok as for KJ, dude Ive been pink before and I kinda thought it was tight. I asked one of the administrators if they could make me another color and they said yes? Can you please make me like green! That would be AWSOME! I think pink is coo but green would be tight. Like totally. Hey mystic it's also nice you can still talk to your mommy. Oh wait your only like 13 14 years old... I guess you still live with her. Sorry girl. KJ you might want to call out some of the ads on me because I've been making some bad comments lately to my friend anonymous. Oh by the way did you ask anonymous? Oh and why am I pink right now? All my bad comments went towards anonymous not no one else? So when you get a reason please tell me? Ill call my buddy over right now for you. BRB! Peace Yo!
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