The Redskins now have something else to worry about: Clinton Portis’ ankles. Coach Jim Zorn said Portis is questionable with bone spurs in both ankles.
“It’s been happening, not all preseaso, but he’s got a couple spurs that are irritating,” Zorn said. “There’s no swelling. It’s hard for him. He needs to rest them.”
Portis did not practice Friday and was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but Zorn said he expects Portis to be out there “ripping around.” Portis declined comment.
This could explain why the Redskins opted to sign a fifth running back this week in Anthony Alridge. However, it’s now uncertain whether Alridge or Macus Mason will be active Sunday. If there’s concern about Portis’ ankles, then it might make more sense to have Mason active. He could handle a bigger load than Alridge, who is viewed as a change-of-pace back.
Portis leads the Redskins with 141 yards rushing on 35 carries.
Portis has played in 34 straight games since missing the final seven games in 2006 with a broken hand. He started that year with a bad shoulder, suffered during the preseason opener.
