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Redskins injury report
By: John Keim
Examiner Staff Writer
11/13/09 3:34 PM EST
Already blogged about Ladell Betts' status for Sunday, so here's an update on the other hurt players.
...Right tackle Stephon Heyer, who has a sprained ligament on the inside of his left knee, practiced Friday. Heyer, who wore a brace on his knee, is questionable for Sunday's game vs. Denver.
"I'm moving better," he said.
Heyer said his knee, which was hurting him entering the Atlanta game, did not start bothering him until the second half of that loss. If he can't play the entire game, then D'Anthony Batiste would replace him. Heyer said it was difficult to get his knee loose in the cold, wet weather. However, it's supposed to be clear and in the 60s Sunday so that will help.
...Punter Hunter Smith (groin) punted today and the Redskins will wait to see how his injury responds Saturday before moving forward.
"He'll be the guy if all goes well," Redskins coach Jim Zorn said.
If not, then Smith could be headed to injured reserve. Otherwise the Redskins could end up dealing with weekly injury concerns over the punter and no team wants that.
"I punted the ball well today," Smith said. "You never know how these injuries respond, but I felt good."
...For what it's worth: Zorn confirmed the worst kept secret in town, that Chad Rinehart would start at right guard. But Rinehart and others already had revealed the news earlier in the week.
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Hunter the punter punted very well today. We’re gonna hold off. I’ll wait to see to make any roster changes depending on how he feels tomorrow morning. He’ll be the guy if tomorrow if all goes well.
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