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Samuels statement
By: John Keim
Examiner Staff Writer
10/23/09 8:50 PM EDT
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| Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels' NFL future is in doubt and his season appears to be over according to a statement released Friday night. |
Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels said he has not yet decided whether or not he'll retire. But it's clear that he's done for the season, based on his statement released by the team.
Samuels has stenosis and suffered a stinger in his neck vs. Charlotte.
"I will continue to seek medical advice," Samuels said. "I hope to see where I am physically over the next couple months. At this time, I have not made a decision, but I love playing for the Redskins and hope to be back."
His retirement has been widely speculated. According to a Redskins source, he is eating dinner with owner Dan Snyder tonight. One source said "it does not look good" for Samuels' future.
One NFL source predicted earlier this week that, based on conversations he's had with Samuels in the past, the wear and tear on Samuels' body -- he underwent knee and triceps surgery after last season -- would prompt him to retire.
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