Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 31-28. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 31-28. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo sits on the bench in the final seconds of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 31-28. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo sits on the bench in the final seconds of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 31-28. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Redskins defensive end Adam Carriker lies on the field after suffering a knee injury just 21 seconds into Washington's game at St. Louis on Sunday. Linebacker Brian Orakpo injured his shoulder minutes later. (Associated Press)
Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo originally injured his left pectoral muscle in the last game of the season in 2011. He hurt it again early in Sunday’s loss at St. Louis. (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo sits on the bench in the final seconds of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 31-28. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, is fumbles as he is sacked by Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo during the first quarter. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Redskins defensive end Adam Carriker lies on the field after suffering a knee injury just 21 seconds into Washington's game at St. Louis on Sunday. Linebacker Brian Orakpo injured his shoulder minutes later. (Associated Press)
