Universal has moved the release of Leatherheads into next year to give injured director-star George Clooney time to incorporate additional footage and honor previous commitments, according to Variety.

The period football film was scheduled for a December 7th release, but will now premiere on April 4.

Clooney is also producer of the romantic drama, which co-stars Renee Zellweger.

Clooney broke his rib on Sept. 21 in a New Jersey motorcycle accident in which his girlfriend was also injured.

Leatherheads is the third film directed by Clooney after Good Night, And Good Luck. and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.

Leatherheads was released April 4th, 2008 and stars John Krasinski, David de Vries, Rick Forrester, Craig S. Harper, George Clooney, Malcolm Goodwin, Matt Bushell, Tommy Hinkley. The film is directed by George Clooney.