Archive for November, 2007

Redskins Receiving Corps Depleted

The pass catching crew for the Washington Redskins is depleted.  The “Burgundy and Gold” may be without three of its top four wide receivers Sunday in Texas against the Dallas Cowboys.  Santana Moss says he will try to practice more today with a bruised heel.  Brandon Lloyd has a broken collarbone and is on injured [...]

Lloyd Likely to End Up on IR After Breaking Collarbone

Seldom used wide out Brandon Lloyd could be out the rest of the season after he injured his shoulder on the last play of practice on Wednesday.  The team may place him on the injured reserve list.  Lloyd broke his collarbone and is expected to be out at least six weeks.  The team agreed to [...]

Players Come To The Defense Of Coach Gibbs

  Joe Gibbs might be a Hall of Fame coach, but he is getting heat for using his timeouts early in Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Cornerback Fred Smoot says when losses happen, someone has to feel the pressure.  The veteran’s advice is to shake it off and keep moving.  Offensive tackle Chris Samuels [...]

Dallas Week Could Leave Washington Without Two Players

The Redskins might have to play the Dallas Cowboys on the road Sunday without safety Sean Taylor and wide receiver James Thrash.  Both were hurt in this past Sunday’s meltdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover.  Taylor could be out up to two weeks with a sprained knee.  Thrash has an upper ankle sprain and is [...]

Taylor, James Thrash To Get MRIs Today

Two players for the Redskins are scheduled to get MRIs later today on their respective injuries.  Safety Sean Taylor has a sprained knee, suffered in yesterday’s home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Wide receiver James Thrash caught two touchdown passes before suffering a high ankle sprain.

Defense Falters in 33-25 Loss to Eagles

The Redskins defense melted down again late in the game, giving up 20 points to the Philadelphia Eagles, as the Birds soared past the Burgundy and Gold, 33-25.  Brian Westbrook rushed for 100 yards with a touchdown, and also caught five balls for 83 yards and two scores.  Donovan McNabb tossed for 251 yards and four [...]

Skins Look to Keep Rolling vs Philly

The Eagles and Redskins will battle Sunday at FedEx Field in an effort to stay in the NFC East race.  Philadelphia is still looking for its first win in the division, having lost all three attempts so far this season.  The Eagles were trounced 38-17 this past Sunday night by the Dallas Cowboys and former [...]

Portis Thursday Costume Tradition Is Back

Clinton Portis is going back into the costume closet.  The Thursday tradition is back at Redskins Park.  The running back is having fun again by dressing up as dance instructor “Choo Choo,” ahead of a key NFC East pairing with the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in Landover.  Portis says his message is for the “Burgundy and [...]