Jim Sorgi’s shoulder injury may force the Indianapolis Colts to bring in a new backup quarterback.

Coach Tony Dungy said Monday the team was awaiting results from Sorgi’s MRI exam before deciding whether to sign another backup.

“If it looks like he’s going to miss some time and some practices, then it’s something we might have to think about,” Dungy said. “We’ll probably know a little more tonight.”

Sorgi was expected to back up two-time MVP Peyton Manning for the third straight season, but he came into training camp with a sore throwing shoulder and was hit hard in each of the Colts’ first two preseason games.

Sunday night against Seattle, Sorgi entered the game midway through the second quarter and lasted only three plays – a handoff to Joseph Addai, an incomplete pass intended for Aaron Moorehead and a pass that was intercepted by Mike Green and run back for a touchdown.

Sorgi winced and grabbed at his shoulder after getting hit on his first pass attempt, then left after trying to throw the ball away on the next play. He twisted awkwardly as he threw the ball and was driven into the ground by linebacker Julian Peterson as the ball fluttered to Green.

“I’m obviously concerned,” Manning said after the Colts’ 30-17 loss Sunday. “You could tell by his face that he was in a lot of pain. I’m very concerned for him.”

If Sorgi can’t play, Shaun King, a seven-year NFL veteran, likely would inherit the backup job. King replaced Sorgi on Sunday night and finished the game 14-of-22 for 146 yards with one sack.

Steelers

Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward practiced Monday after being out since Aug. 4 because of a sore left hamstring. He has missed both exhibition games, although the Steelers’ skill-position starters played little in either one.

“Fortunately for me, it’s the preseason and not the regular season, so I’m not missing the games that really count for us,” Ward said.

Eagles

Philadelphia, desperate for a big running back, brought in Stephen Davis for a physical and a workout to see if the 32-year-old veteran and his creaky knees can bolster an undersized running game hit with injury and inconsistency.

“He’s been very productive in this league,” coach Andy Reid said. “We just want to investigate it.”

Davis was released by Carolina in March.

Bills

Wide receiver Peerless Price was back on the field, a day after missing practice because he misread the team’s schedule.

“I was going off of last Sunday’s schedule when we just had meetings,” Price said.

Price said he was at home in Buffalo on Sunday and didn’t realize the Bills had an on-field session scheduled until receivers coach Tyke Tolbert reached him by phone.

Panthers

Steve Smith sat out the final practice of training camp due to his strained left hamstring.

Smith rode a stationary bike and did agility drills on the side of the field as the team practiced. He was injured on July 29, the first day of camp.

Packers

Green Bay released punter B.J. Sander, bringing to an end a career that came to symbolize the disappointment associated with former coach Mike Sherman’s brief stint as the team’s general manager.

Sander won the Ray Guy award as the nation’s top punter at Ohio State but has failed to live up to expectations.

Titans

Although the Titans insist tests are ongoing, defensive end Antwan Odom had his right knee wrapped and wore a long brace while walking on crutches. Odom was hurt in the first quarter Saturday night of a 35-10 loss at Denver and had to be carted off the field.

Also, defensive end Albert Haynesworth did not practice after missing all of last week because of a sore back that kept him out of the loss to Denver. He was not on the field, and coach Jeff Fisher said he was receiving treatment. Defensive tackle Jared Clauss also did not practice.

Vikings

Running back Mewelde Moore still isn’t practicing because of an injured knee, and coach Brad Childress said the expected backup to Chester Taylor, was “marginal” to play against Baltimore on Friday.