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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford grimaces after being hit by Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Armonty Bryant in the first quarter of a preseason NFL game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, in Cleveland.David Richard/The Associated Press

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford has a torn ACL in his left knee for the second straight year and is out for the season, according to multiple reports.

Bradford was injured in the first quarter of Saturday night's 33-14 preseason victory at Cleveland. He landed hard on the knee when hit by Browns defensive end Amonty Bryant after throwing a pass.

ESPN and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch both reported the extent of the injury.

Coach Jeff Fisher is scheduled to meet with reporters on Sunday evening.

Bradford, the first overall pick of the 2010 draft, missed the last nine games last season after getting injured at Carolina. Veteran Shaun Hill has been the backup and the Rams also have rookie Garrett Gilbert and Austin Davis on the roster.

After the game, Fisher thought Bradford might have hyperextended the knee. Bradford walked off the field, then walked to the locker room after the injury.

Bradford had 14 touchdown passes and four interceptions last season and the supporting cast was the best the Rams have provided. They upgraded the offensive line by drafting guard-tackle Greg Robinson No. 2 overall.

The 34-year-old Hill has thrown only 16 passes the past three seasons as the backup in Detroit. He made 10 starts in 2010 for the Lions in place of injured Matthew Stafford and beat the Rams for Detroit's first win after a 0-4 start.

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