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Because the NFL season never ends, we present our 2009 Offseason Roadmaps for front offices to navigate through the summer.

The 2008 season was an unmitigated disaster for the Rams. They had their star running back hold out, only to be re-signed and get injured -- an injury which lingered far too long. They fired their coach after four embarrassing games, won two straight under his replacement, but then dropped their final 10.

It was hard to find a strength on this team. The offense ranked 27th in the league, while the defense was 28th. Then again, Donnie Jones was one of the best punters in the league. So there's that.

Arizona Cardinals:

Out - Defensive tackle Alan Branch (hand) and defensive tackle/defensive end Ross Kolodziej (knee).

Probable - Center Nick Leckey (knee).

The last thing the Cardinals need is to lose depth on the defensive line when going up against one of the NFL's best running backs. Unfortunately, injuries are unavoidable and they'll just have to make due.

In addition to Branch and Kolodziej, the Cardinals have already lost Chike Okeafor for the season. For that reason, the current front seven, led by Bertrand Berry, will have to step up.

San Francisco 49ers:

Out - Safety Dashon Goldson (elbow).

Probable - Cornerback Donald Strickland (chest).

Health is one of the keys to success, and while most NFL players are dropping like flies, the 49ers have stayed away from significant injuries. Obviously, they have a few bumps and bruises here and there, but that's to be expected. However, when you look at their injury report and compare it to other NFL teams, they're in fantastic shape.

Taking into account that it's the preseason, many of the players sitting on the sidelines tonight would normally be on the field if it was a meaningful game. With that said, I'm sure most fans would like to know who they should expect to see this evening. For that reason, I've done by best to create an accurate injury report -- official reports are not posted until week one of the regular season.

Arizona Cardinals:

Out: Tackle Oliver Ross (tricep), defensive end Chike Okeafor (bicep), center/guard Nick Leckey (knee), fullback A.J. Schable (foot) and defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis (knee).

Questionable: Linebacker Monty Beisel (back).

Probable: Cornerback Eric Green (leg).