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Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:38:44 -0700
The Washington Redskins announced a retirement press conference Thursday, Aug. 23, for RB Clinton Portis.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:59:49 -0700
The agent for free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) (knee) said Tuesday, March 13, that his client has two upcoming visits with NFL teams, and he has been contacted by four clubs with an interest. Portis did not play last season as he recuperated from a serious groin injury.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:13:01 -0800
Free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) said that he has his passion back for football after being "heartbroken" following his release from the Washington Redskins. Portis sat out the 2011 season. "I'm ready to go back, ready to work things out and I'm open to idea of going out to prove that I can still play," Portis said. "I just turned 30 and with nine years in the NFL and six 1,000-yard seasons that's enough right there to show what I can do. I'm just ready to go prove to whatever team that's ready and willing to open the doors to go out and prove it."
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:27:01 -0800
Jason Fletcher, agent for free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins), said teams has expressed interest in Portis and is expected to meet with some teams during the NFL Scouting Combine. Portis said private doctors have medically cleared him to play next season.
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:25:13 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have worked out free-agent RBs Larry Johnson (Dolphins) and Clinton Portis (Redskins). Portis had previously worked out with the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:13:23 -0700
The Tennessee Titans likely will not sign free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) even though they worked him out Tuesday, Sept. 20. The team worked him out because they wanted to update their emergency list in case one of their running backs was injured.
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:10:18 -0700
Free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) reportedly had a strong workout for the Tennessee Titans Tuesday, Sept. 20. He ran well, and might be signed in the next week or so.
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:32:37 -0700
The Tennessee Titans will work out free-agent RBs Aaron Brown (Lions) and Clinton Portis (Redskins) Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:05:24 -0700
The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to work out free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) at some point this week.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:53:19 -0700
The New England Patriots' visit with free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) should be viewed as due diligence at this point in time. The team was likely intrigued about Portis, who has questions about his health. The Patriots are currently overloaded at the running back position, so the likelihood of signing Portis appears to be remote at best.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:53:15 -0700
The New England Patriots worked out free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) Friday, Aug. 19.
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:25:05 -0700
The Detroit Lions, in the market for a dependable short-yardage back, might look at a handful of free agents. The possibilities include free-agent RBs Tiki Barber (Giants), Jerome Harrison (Eagles) and Clinton Portis (Redskins).
Wed, 25 May 2011 07:27:22 -0700
Free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) said during a radio interview that he would like to sign with the New York Giants once the lockout is over.
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:47:36 -0800
The New Orleans Saints could show interest in free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins) this offseason, reports Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com.
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:54:18 -0800
The Miami Dolphins could have interest in free-agent RB Clinton Portis (Redskins), according to CBSSports.com. However, there's been no indication of interest from either side at this point.
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:02:16 -0800
The Washington Redskins have released RB Clinton Portis, according to NFL Network.
Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:44:48 -0800
Continuing previous reports, Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis said he won't be upset if the Redskins release him, reports Mike Jones, of The Washington Post. Portis is due $8.3 million in salary in 2011. Head coach Mike Shanahan said the team will allow Portis to shop himself to other teams; he also added the Redskins will only bring Portis back at a significantly reduced cost. Portis finished each of the last two seasons on Injured Reserve.
Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:43:45 -0800
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said the team may release RB Clinton Portis, reports The NFL Network.
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:17:48 -0800
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he does not know if RB Clinton Portis (abdomen) will still be a full-time running back after undergoing abdominal surgery, according to Redskins.com's Gary Fitzgerald.
Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:37:35 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) made an appearance in the team locker room Wednesday, Dec. 29, reports The Associated Press. Portis, who is on season-ending Injured Reserve, said he feels he has a lot left in the tank. "I know I got good football left in me, being fresh, the last two years not having a lot of contact," Portis said. "The two injuries, the concussion and the groin, was just really fluke injuries. I don't think that's a wear and tear like, 'Oh, his body broke down.'"
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:02:18 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) said he hopes to play next season even though his last two seasons have been cut short due to injury, reports The Associated Press. Portis said head coach Mike Shanahan has renewed his enthusiasm to play.
Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:12:42 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (abdomen, groin) is expected to undergo surgery at some point next week to repair an abdominal tear, reports Rick Maese, of The Washington Post.
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:15:44 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (abdomen) is unlikely to return to the team next season unless he is willing to restructure his contract, according to Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com. Head coach Mike Shanahan doesn't think Portis' career is over, however. "I don't think there's any question about it," Shanahan said. "He's got such a strong will. It all depends on does he come back a hundred percent? Does he want to come back and play? He's got that inner drive that most people don't have. He wants to compete. But obviously, he's got to get well."
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:17:36 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin), placed on Injured Reserve earlier Wednesday, Nov. 24, had an MRI and head coach Mike Shanahan said the test showed no new damage, according to Ryan O'Halloran of CSNWashington.com. However, the decision to place Portis on IR was made after speaking with team consultant Dr. James Andrews. It's the third time Portis has had a season-ending injury.
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:11:06 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin, abdomen) will need to undergo surgery after an MRI revealed a tear in his abdomen area, reports The Washington Post. He will need to sit out a few months to recover.
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:36:24 -0800
The Washington Redskins have placed RB Clinton Portis (groin) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to Jason Reid, of The Washington Post.
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:27:05 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) could miss the rest of the season after re-injuring his groin in Week 11, reports Jason Reid, of The Washington Post. Portis was scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, Nov. 22.
Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:51:46 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) will start in Week 11 with RB Ryan Torain (hamstring) inactive, reports Redskins.com.
Fantasy Tip: Even though Portis is starting, Keiland Williams is still probably the safer bet to start in most league types, especially point-per-reception leagues. Portis' start doesn't mean he'll carry the bulk of the workload, and they'll probably have closer to an even split of the touches.
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:36:32 -0800
Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 19, reports Ryan O'Halloran, of CSNWashington.com. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but will play.
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:55:08 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) will return to the field in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans after missing five games, according to The Washington Post's Rick Maese. "If we didn't feel good about him, we wouldn't play him," head coach Mike Shanahan said. "He looked like he'd be good to go." RB Ryan Torain (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 11. Shanahan would not discuss the exact role that Portis would play against the Titans. If Portis handles the majority of the work, RB Keiland Williams could be designated as the third-down back.
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:09:06 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) is expected to play in the team's Week 11 game, reports The Associated Press.
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:25:17 -0800
Washington Redskins WR Brandon Banks (knee), T Jammal Brown (head) and RB Clinton Portis (groin) were all limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 18.
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:39:54 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) said his groin is feeling better but is not sure if he will be able to play in Week 11, reports CSNWashington.com's Ryan O'Halloran. "I hope so," Portis said. "It's going to be another close call but I feel a lot better." Portis said he is not worried about any rust when he does return to the field.
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:54:37 -0800
Washington Redskins WR Brandon Banks (knee), T Jammal Brown (head) and RB Clinton Portis (groin) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 17.
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:23:38 -0800
The Washington Redskins have declared DL Anthony Bryant, RB Chad Simpson, RB Clinton Portis, OG Derrick Dockery, DL Jeremy Jarmon, QB John Beck, CB Kevin Barnes, LB Perry Riley inactive for Week 10.
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:54:40 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) is scheduled to be inactive for the team's Week 10 game, according to Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network.
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:34:13 -0800
It appears Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) will not be able to play during Week 10, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:02:38 -0800
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) was limited in practice Saturday, Nov. 13, and is a game-time decision for Week 10, CSNWashington.com's Ryan O'Halloran reports. Portis is listed as questionable.
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:28:00 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) may not play in Week 10 because of his groin injury, reports Jason Reid, of The Washington Post. Portis has experienced swelling and soreness in his groin but swelling has decreased. Head coach Mike Shanahan said Portis will not play if it is not in the best interests of him or the team.
Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:44:06 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 12, and will be a game-time decision for Week 10, reports CSNWashington.com's Ryan O'Halloran.
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:04:23 -0800
Washington Redskins S LaRon Landry (achilles) and RBs Clinton Portis (groin) and Ryan Torain (hamstring) both were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 11.
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:51:58 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) suffered a setback during practice Thursday, Nov. 11, and sat out most of practice, according to The Washington Post's Jason Reid. Portis is hoping to return to action in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he has experience swelling and soreness in his groin this week. "He had a good day yesterday and (he's) a little bit sore today. Didn't want to over push it, but we've got a few more days to practice and see how he feels. There's a chance. We'll just monitor it day by day," head coach Mike Shanahan said.
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:18:17 -0800
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) said he has tried to go full speed during practices but has run into minor setbacks, reports CBSSports.com. Portis said he has experienced some swelling in his groin but it has started to subside. He said he can't make cuts like he wants to but he will test it again before the team's Week 10 game.
Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:24:33 -0800
Washington Redskins RBs Clinton Portis (groin) and Ryan Torain (hamstring) both practiced Monday, Nov. 8, but it is still unknown if either will be ready for Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga. Torain practiced at full speed and said the bye week helped him heal up. It is possible that the team will activate RB James Davis this week. Head coach Mike Shanahan said Portis will need a full week of practice to work himself back into playing shape.
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:55:46 -0700
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) participated in practice Tuesday, Nov. 2, reports Jason Reid, of The Washington Post. Portis plans to continue to rehab his groin during the bye week.
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:27:01 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Clinton Portis (groin) is cutting in practice, according to CBSSports.
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:41:48 -0700
The Washington Redskins have declared DL Anthony Bryant, RB Chad Simpson, RB Clinton Portis, OG Derrick Dockery, DL Jeremy Jarmon, QB John Beck, CB Kevin Barnes, LB Perry Riley inactive for Week 8.
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:45:47 -0700
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 29, and has been ruled out for Week 8, reports Ryan O'Halloran, of CSNWashington.com.
Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:15:58 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Clinton Portis (groin) will not be able to play in Week 8, according to The Washington Post. Shanahan said the team hopes to have Portis ready to play after their Week 9 bye.
Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:49:15 -0700
The Washington Redskins have declared DL Anthony Bryant, RB Chad Simpson, RB Clinton Portis, OG Derrick Dockery, DL Jeremy Jarmon, QB John Beck, CB Kevin Barnes, LB Perry Riley inactive for Week 7.