With Betts out, Redskins to meet with former MVP
Shaun Alexander, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2005, could soon be a part-time player — with the Redskins.
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Alexander will work out with Washington Tuesday morning, a team source said Monday night. With Ladell Betts suffering a sprained knee in Sunday’s loss to St. Louis, the Redskins need a backup to starter Clinton Portis. Betts, who went for an MRI Monday, could miss the next three games.
As of now, Rock Cartwright would be the primary backup.
Alexander was released by Seattle in April and had a workout with Detroit last month. However, teams have been concerned about his health — injuries limited his productivity the past two years. Redskins coach Jim Zorn is familiar with Alexander after serving as the Seahawks quarterbacks coach until this year. Alexander played in a West Coast offense in Seattle.
Alexander is a three-time Pro Bowl performer. In 2005, he led the NFL in rushing yards (1,880) and rushing touchdowns (27), the latter tying an NFL record. He rushed for 1,612 yards combined in the following two seasons.
