ST. LOUIS — Many St. Louis Rams players woke to the news that Stedman Bailey had been shot in the head.
They were relieved to learn the wide receiver is expected to recover.
"I think immediately your thoughts go to what's really important," defensive end Chris Long said after practice Wednesday. "He's a great dude, I'll look forward to the day I see him playing again."
Bailey was in intensive care and in stable condition at a Miami area hospital after undergoing a surgical procedure that Rams coach Jeff Fisher said lasted 4-6 hours.
Fisher said he didn't anticipate Bailey, who is eligible to return from a suspension in two weeks, would play again this season.