Gibbs Thinks Portis Will Play Backup Role
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In a surprise announcement, coach Joe Gibbs says Saturday he thinks Clinton Portis will play as a backup in theÃÂ Redskins' Monday night opener against the Vikings.
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP-CP) - Running back Clinton Portis and linebacker LaVar Arrington have been placed on injured reserve by the Washington Redskins.
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ASHBURN, Va. (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins running  back Clinton Portis apparently hasn't come through on a  jersey-number deal he made with former teammate Ifeanyi  Ohalete, who filed a complaint in Maryland District Court.
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Clinton Portis will miss the rest of the preseason and perhaps more. Junior Seau is done altogether. Portis, who set a Redskins record with 1,516 yards rushing last season, partially dislocated his left shoulder making a tackle in an exhibition game Sunday. Coach Joe Gibbs said Portis' shoulder was sore and he would begin rehabilitation once the soreness abates.
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A day after falling to 1-2, Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said he will simplify the offense. He also lauds quarterback Mark Brunell. Joe Gibbs&#39; offensive playbook is full of situational substitutions, formations and pre-snap movements.
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Redskins tailback Clinton Portis sends the message that he is fully healthy for a regular season game for the first time since 2005 when he set the franchise rushing record.
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Right guard Randy Thomas will undergo surgery WednesdayÃÂ for a torn left triceps suffered in the Redskins' victory over the Eagles and veteran Jason Fabini will start in his place, Coach Joe Gibbs says Tuesday.
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Linebacker LaVar Arrington is likely to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, Joe Gibbs said, and would be sidelined two-to-four weeks.
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LANDOVER, Md. -- Yes, Joe Gibbs is officially back with Washington. So is a rushing attack, success and the hope of a playoff season.
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The Redskins have stood by Coach Joe Gibbs through the lows of their season, illness in his family and the death of  Sean Taylor.
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Clinton Portis took the handoff and sped down the right sideline, past Coach Joe Gibbs, for a 64-yard touchdown in the signal moment in the Redskins' victory.
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RB Clinton Portis, Redskins After taking a week off to rest his ailing shoulder, the speedy back made a strong return with 86 yards rushing and two touchdowns and two catches for 78 yards.
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Washington Redskins president and coach Joe Gibbs again yesterday addressed an ESPN report from Sunday that indicated he would possibly step down at the end of the season because of health reasons.
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Running back Clinton Portis disputes a claim that he owes $40,000 to a former teammate, Ifeanyi Ohalete, in exchange for getting to wear Redskins jersey No. 26.
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Running back Clinton Portis partially dislocated his left shoulder during Washington's opening series of the preseason Sunday night, a significant setback for the Redskins' revamped offense.
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It was an emotional return for Joe Gibbs. Tied in the fourth quarter, an interception by Antonio Pierce turned the momentum, and the Washington Redskins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-10, yesterday in Landover, Md., to welcome the Hall of Fame coach back to the NFL after a 12-year hiatus.
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Joe Gibbs's future with the Redskins is uncertain, but the last six weeks have likely changed the way the coach feels about coming back.