Greg Oden's rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers abruptly ended before it began when the 7-footer had knee surgery on Thursday.

Jets senior defensive assistant/cornerbacks coach Tony Oden was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Buccaneers in Florham Park, N.J.

Oden got caught in a scuffle between the Jets and Buccaneers during their joint practice Wednesday and had to be taken to the hospital.

New York Jets assistant Tony Oden had some explaining to do after getting injured during a fight at Wednesday's joint practice and needing a trip to the hospital.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Larry Douglas Oden II. He lived in Gardendale.

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is expected to attend a team practice on Dec. 27 and the Dec. 28 game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from Chris Haynes.

The best Japanese cold-weather classics at Kyoto-Oden Masa were cabbage rolls, the eggplant starter and stuffed tofu pouch with mochi.