15 year veteran center Tom Nalen was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a nagging left knee injury that was operated on during the summer. Nalen was a key to the powerful running game, and back to back super bowl titles in 1997 and 1998 as well as Terrell Davis’ 2000 yard rushing season in 1998. Sadly, this will likely mark the end of Nalen’s career as well. Signing veteran center Casey Wiegmann during the off season is proving to be a smart move. Wiegmann was originally slotted as backup to Nalen but obviously is the starter now and playing well.

