Chris Horton is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage near his left big toe today. His recovery will take four to six months. The Redskins signed RB Quinton Ganther, whom they cut last week, to fill his roster spot.
“It’s a major setback because we count on him to do so many things,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said, “not only as our strong safety, but on special teams as well. It holds us back a little bit on the defensive side of the ball.”
The Redskins will start Reed Doughty at strong safety — he’s already started two games this season. But it also means more time for Kareem Moore and even Fred Smoot. Both players are free safeties, which would enable LaRon Landry to occasionally play in the box. However, do not look for that to become anything more than an occasional look.
“It’s something we’ll do a little bit,” Zorn said. “He’s pretty wicked where he’s at right now. He’s comfortable where he’s at. I don’t think there will be a lot of changes.”
Landry said he’s fine no matter where he plays.
“It doesn’t matter, man,” Landry said. “They put me in position to help the team win, not for my own personal beliefs or feelings. They’re the coaches. They see things better than the players do.”
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