Earnest Graham's ankle injury might keep him out until 2009. Check in with Joe regularly for updates

UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. Joe has learned Earnest Graham was using a motorized wheelchair/scooter today to get around. Also, Graham has a high ankle sprain that could keep him out 4-10 weeks. Bucs medical staff has not determined the depth of the injury at this time.

Our source? Earnest Graham himself, speaking today on The Earnest Graham Show at 5 p.m. on CBS Sports Radio 1010 A.M. Graham co-hosts with J.P. Peterson every week.

Graham was upbeat and expressed optimism that the injury wasn’t worse. Graham said a more definitive diagnosis is expected later this week.

Graham left Sunday’s game against the Vikings after injuring his ankle in the first quarter. He did not return.

Typically, team officials update the media on injuries on Wednesdays.