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Redskins' Shanahan says RGIII has mild sprain

CNNSI.com

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that Robert Griffin III has a mild sprain of a ligament in the right knee and hasn't been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that Robert Griffin III has a Grade 1 sprain of his right knee and described his starting quarterback's status as "day by day."

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III feels good today and appears ready to play against the Browns on Sunday. Coach Mike Shanahan said today that when he saw the hit Griffin took on Sunday he was nervous, but after talking to Dr. James Andrews, who e…

ESPN.com

Well, everybody in Washington can breathe again now. Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan announced at his Monday news conference that quarterback Robert Griffin III, who represents the hopes and dreams of every Redskins fan for a playoff push, a joy…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Since the Redskins beat the Ravens on Sunday, everyone was able to laugh over a few of the game's joyful moments. For example, Richard Crawford managing to break a massive punt return in overtime, but failing to out-sprint Ravens punter Sam Koch to the …

Sarah Kogod, washingtonpost.com

A fan caught this exchange between RGIII and a young fan on the sidelines at FedEx yesterday. All together now, "Awwwwww." Also, I want that hat. Here are a few more fan pics from the Redskins game, including some holiday signs, a strange Sean…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Had I written a season preview of the 2012 Redskins in August, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have included the names Kai Forbath and Richard Crawford. I mean, back then, Forbath was playing bar golf, and Crawford was competing with two other guys for a ba…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

As part of a long feature on Joe Gibbs, CNN unearthed its footage of the Redskins' 1983 victory parade. And thank heavens for that. The package is narrated by an incredibly mustachioed Keith Olbermann. It features Washingtonians running around in the ra…

ESPN.com

The "evaluation" news conference of five weeks ago was a mistake, plain and simple. Mike Shanahan is a fine coach with a fine track record who's doing a fine job with this year's Washington Redskins, but what he said in the wake of his team's …

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Robert Griffin III is one of the most likable rookies in the NFL, but I'd argue he isn't even the most likable rookie on his own team. That has to be Alfred Morris, the dude who hits up people at his apartment complex for rides to Redskins Park when his…

Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com

Writing this so soon after RGIII's knee injury feels like bad form, an extremely minor version of politicizing tragedy. So I'm gonna try to tread lightly. But facts are facts: Robert Griffin III -- for whom the Redskins traded a nearly unprecedented hau…

Rajan Nanavati, redskinsgab.com

Various reports emerged last night indicating that the MRI on Robert Griffin III’s injured right knee came back negative, meaning there is no significant damage to any of the ligaments. The team is calling it a “sprain” at this point, but his availa…

b murf, homermcfanboy.com

1. “The Memory Remains” by Metallica The Washington Redskins defeated the Baltimore Ravens in a thrilling come-from-behind victory. Their 31-28 overtime win came courtesy of the backup quarterback, who was thrust into action with the game on the line …

ESPN.com

On Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, the Cowboys beat the Buccaneers, the Redskins beat the Lions, the Eagles beat the Falcons and the Giants beat the Steelers. All four teams in the NFC East played and won on the same day. A 4-0 day for the division whose fans li…

Andy Benoit, nytimes.com

The Redskins are one the of the best zone-running teams in football. Baltimore's once-vaunted defense has struggled mightily all season against zone runs.

grantland.com

In case you were out living a life of leisure, here's what you missed in sports over the weekend. The Redskins rallied to beat the Ravens, 31-28, i...