Monday, August 14th, 2006...12:06 am by Lee Gibbons
Redskins lose, Portis Hurt
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Clinton Portis suffered a separated shoulder in last night’s preseason opener. There is no timetable on his return, although I can promise you won’t see him again this preseason. On the bright side, its not a season-ender of an injury and giving that it came at the beginning of the preseason, he shouldn’t miss too much time. Knowing Portis’ toughness, I’d be surprised if he isn’t starting week one against Minnesota.
Oh and the Redskins lost 19-3 to Cincinnati. The offense looked like rubbish, but the defense was pretty decent. Deep breaths people, its only the preseason. I don’t care if the Redskins get whipped in all 4 games as long as they are ready to play come week one.
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August 14th, 2006 at 7:46 am
[...] On Washington’s first offensive series, quarterback Mark Brunell did what he does best – threw across the field off his back foot, resulting in an interception. On the runback, hustling Redskins running back Clinton Portis lowered his shoulder and made a touchdown-saving tackle. In the process, he dislocated his shoulder. [...]
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