The last month of the season could be difficult for a handful of Redskins, most notably running back Clinton Portis, left tackle Chris Samuels and cornerback Shawn Springs.
The latter two both emerged from Sunday’s 23-7 loss to the New York Giants worse than how they entered. Samuels continues to be plagued by a sore right knee that caused him to already miss one game. Redskins coach Jim Zorn said it worsened throughout the game, but the plan is for Samuels to continue playing.
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Springs re-injured his calf, making it the third time that’s happened this season. Springs played Sunday, but in a more limited role than anticipated because of the calf.
“It’s keeping him from being able to burst,” Zorn said. “I just don’t think it’s strong enough to sustain any kind of whole-game scenario for him.”
Portis has a stiff neck, which he can add to his collection of aches. He already has battled knee and hip injuries in recent weeks, preventing him from being able to practice.
Defensive tackle Kedric Golston, who did not play because of bone spurs Sunday, might be able to play this week. Zorn said it’s a matter of how much pain he can tolerate. Linebacker Marcus Washington (ankle) will not play, Zorn said.
