The Facts: Burton's season ended in the first quarter against New Orleans with a knee injury when he landed awkwardly on a Marc Bulger pass that was intercepted by Usama Young. "It's a patella injury," HC Steve Spagnuolo said. "It's a pretty (bad) injury."
Diehards Line:Burton will become the eighth Rams player overall, and the third wide receiver, to go on the injured reserve list this season. The other wideouts on IR are Laurent Robinson and 2009 draft pick Brooks Foster. ... Brandon Gibson moved into the lineup opposite Donnie Avery against the Saints and is expected to work as the starter going forward.