Notes for the preseason opener:
… Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth will not play in the preseason opener against Baltimore. Haynesworth has practiced all week, but the Redskins want to save the wear and tear on his knee. Running back Clinton Portis also is doubtful, coach Jim Zorn said. Receiver Santana Moss (hamstring) has not practiced this week and is unlikely to play.
…Devin Thomas likely will start at flanker and Malcolm Kelly could start at the X receiver spot, with Moss sidelined. Antwaan Randle El would work as the slot receiver in that scenario. The Redskins want to give both players a lot of playing time.
…Randy Thomas would like to play, but he did not work with as much today. Chad Rinehart took the first unit reps. Considering the Redskins are concerned about Thomas’ durability, they’ll likely be cautious with him in the preseason.
…Right tackle Jeremy Bridges is still bothered by his ankle, but the Redskins are hoping to get him ready to play.
…Shaun Suisham will kick in the first half; Dave Rayner will kick in the second half. Today at practice, Suisham made five of eight field goal attempts compared to six of eight for Rayner. Suisham missed two kicks from 51 yards (give or take a yard; hard to tell from where we were standing) while Rayner missed from 42 and 51 yards, respectively.
