News & notes
» Receiver Malcolm Kelly is unlikely to play the second preseason game vs. Baltimore on Saturday, yet another setback for the third-year player battling a pulled hamstring. Coach Mike Shanahan said Kelly is probably at 50 to 60 percent efficiency. He hasn’t practiced since July 29, the opening day of training camp. Shanahan said he expects Kelly to return next week.
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» The Redskins’ offense and special teams had trouble holding on to the ball Monday. The defense forced two fumbles — by running backs Willie Parker and Keiland Williams — and H.B. Blades, who caused one of those fumbles, stripped Fred Davis after a catch. Punt returner Terrence Austin then dropped two punt returns — with no rush coming at him.
» The Redskins released their new depth chart Monday, with no significant changes. Parker is now listed as the No. 3 running back, moving up a spot ahead of Ryan Torain. Brandon Banks moved up to the No. 2 punt returner. Receiver Roydell Williams, who had been working with the second team, was moved to fourth team. Coaches stress not to place too much emphasis on depth charts at this time of the season (aside from starters).
» Shanahan cancelled Monday’s walk-through and took the team bowling instead. Safety Kareem Moore later tweeted that Shanahan had lifted curfew, too. Camp ends Thursday. Shanahan said he has always taken his teams bowling in the past. “It’s a reward for having a good camp,” he said, “and kind of seeing light at the end of the tunnel with the end of camp coming up.”
» Free agent running back Brian Westbrook signed with San Francisco Monday, a day after Shanahan had said he was still an option in Washington.
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