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Team Notebook: Washington RedskinsRedskins | J. Williams hopes size will provide advantage Jake Luce, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins WR Jaison Williams is hoping his size will provide him with an advantage in earning the No. 5 wide receiver position. Williams is 6-foot-5 and weighs 237 pounds. Williams said, "It's up to the coaches to decide how they want to utilize my size and stature. Maybe it's an incentive because most defensive backs can't be physical with bigger guys, so that's the benefit of being bigger." Redskins | W. Montgomery could make roster as backup C Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins OL Will Montgomery worked at center with the second-team offense during offseason workouts and could make the final roster as the backup center. Redskins | Bridges could be used at several positions Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins OT Jeremy Bridges could be used as a backup at guard and tackle if he does not win the starting right tackle job during training camp. Redskins | Smoot, Barnes expected to compete for No. 3 job Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins CB Fred Smoot is expected to compete with CB Kevin Barnes for the team's nickelback job during training camp. Redskins | Orakpo loses some weight Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo said he has dropped about five pounds but looks smaller because he has lost some of his upper body mass. Redskins | Ro. Thomas working at all three LB positions Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins LB Robert Thomas is expected to compete for playing time at strongside linebacker. Thomas has also been familiarizing himself with all three linebacker positions. Redskins | Betts could see more carries this season Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts may get more carries this season because the team wants to keep RB Clinton Portis healthy. Redskins | Some RBs will need to make impression to make team Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RBs Anthony Alridge, Dominique Dorsey and Marcus Mason will have to make big impressions during training camp to make the final roster. Redskins | M. Mitchell received $45,000 signing bonus Updating a previous item, David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR Marko Mitchell received a $45,000 signing bonus. Redskins | E. Williams received $60,000 signing bonus Updating a previous item, David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins LB TE Eddie Williams received a $60,000 signing bonus. Redskins | Henson received $102,000 signing bonus Updating a previous item, David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins LB Robert Henson received a $102,000 signing bonus. Redskins | Glenn’s signing bonus nearly $175,000 Updating a previous item, David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins LB Cody Glenn received a signing bonus of approximately $175,000. Redskins | In good cap shape David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Redskins have about $6.5 million left in salary cap space to spend this season if they choose. Redskins | Portis says no rift with Zorn David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis says reports of a rift between him and head coach Jim Zorn are wrong. "How this story came about, I have no idea," Portis said. "There's nothing going on. There's no beef between me and Coach Zorn. We're on good terms at this present moment. There's no problem." Portis added, "I don't know why people have that in their mind. Me and Coach (Joe) Gibbs had a great relationship. We talked more than me and Coach Zorn do, but lately me and Coach Zorn have been talking, trying to get on the same page. Things been going good. He understand me and I understand him." Redskins | Kelly says knee feeling good Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly (knee) said his knee is feeling good and reacting well during practice. "I knew once I left my feet for the first time, jumping up to get some balls, that I was back to where I needed to be," Kelly said. "It's reacting well. I just need to take care of it this summer and then go hard when training camp starts." Redskins | M. Mitchell signs Redskins.com reports the Washington Redskins announced they have signed seventh-round draft pick WR Marko Mitchell. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Redskins | Hagans, Mitchell likely to compete for No. 5 spot Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR Marques Hagans and WR Marko Mitchell likely will compete for the No. 5 wide receiver spot on the roster. Redskins | Kelly likely will be more playing time Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly likely will get more playing time after the release of WR James Thrash. Redskins | Thrash likely would not undergo surgery Updating a previous report, Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports the release of Washington Redskins WR James Thrash (neck) likely means Thrash was unwilling to undergo immediate surgery on his injured neck. Redskins | Cain, T. Smith released Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have released LB Jeremy Cain and LB Tyson Smith. Redskins | Henson signed Redskins.com reports the Washington Redskins have signed sixth-round draft choice LB Robert Henson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Redskins | Heyer appears to have edge for tackle job Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins OT Stephon Heyer appears to have an edge over OT Mike D. Williams and OT Jeremy Bridges for the team's starting right tackle position. "I definitely think [the position has] improved because Stephon had great OTAs. The biggest part for the O-line is communicating guy-to-guy, and that comes with continuity. Stephon had a chance to build that," QB Jason Campbell said. Redskins | Horton will start Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said SS Chris Horton will be the team's starting strong safety this season. Redskins | Thrash released Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Redskins have released WR James Thrash (neck) after he failed a physical due to his neck injury. Redskins | Landry attends OTA Thursday Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins S LaRon Landry attended the team's final day of OTAs Thursday, June 11. Landry said he "most definitely" will be present for the team's training camp. Redskins | Glenn signed Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Redskins have signed fifth-round draft choice LB Cody Glenn. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Redskins | Landry explains absence Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins SS LaRon Landry said he missed all of the Redskins' organized team activities because he was taking care of personal issues. Landry said he has been keeping in shape and does not want to be traded away. Head coach Jim Zorn said he and Landry are on the same page. Redskins | Williams signed The Washington Redskins have signed seventh-round draft choice TE Eddie Williams. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Redskins | Collins, Brennan competing for No. 2 job Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports Washington Redskins QB Todd Collins and QB Colt Brennan are competing for the team's primary backup quarterback job. Redskins | Thrash, Williams not present at OTA Wednesday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR James Thrash (neck) and OT Mike Williams were not present at the Redskins' organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Redskins | Landry not present at OTA Wednesday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS LaRon Landry was not present at the Redskins' organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Redskins | Portis not present at OTA Wednesday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis was not present at the Redskins' organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Redskins | Taylor murder trial delayed ESPN.com reports the trial date for four of the five men charged with the killing of former Washington Redskins FS Sean Taylor has been postponed for a third time. The new date is Jan. 18, 2010, according to The Washington Post. The trial was scheduled to begin this month. "We don't think there will realistically be a trial before next spring," said Terry Chavez, the Miami-Dade state attorney's office spokesperson. Redskins | Battle at strong safety Zach Berman, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins SS Reed Doughty and SS Chris Horton will compete for the starting strong safety position. Safeties coach Steve Jackson said it isn't much of a battle right now because the players don't have their pads on. However, he noted both players are capable of being starters. Redskins | Three expected to return to practice Tuesday Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said he LB Cody Glenn. DT Albert Haynesworth and DT Anthony Montgomery to return to practice Tuesday, June 9. Redskins | Montgomery misses practice Monday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Anthony Montgomery was excused from the team's practice Monday, June 8. Redskins | Haynesworth misses practice Monday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth did not practice with the team Monday, June 8. His court hearing for two misdemeanor traffic charges that was scheduled for Monday in Williamson County, Tenn., did not take place. Deputy clerk Roberta Faulkner said a continuance agreement reached Thursday, June 4, sets July 21 as the new court date. Haynesworth is facing reckless driving and expired registration charges from a December accident. Redskins | Glenn misses practice Monday Dan Steinberg, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins LB Cody Glenn missed the team's practice Monday, June 8, due to a canceled flight. Redskins | M. Williams injured Monday Dan Steinberg, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins OT Mike D. Williams (knee) left the team's practice Monday, June 8, after suffering a knee injury. "He went to the ground one time on a block, and jammed his knee into the ground," head coach Jim Zorn said. "It just was sore. You know, it's a lot of beef to put on the ground so suddenly. We just took him off. I think he's gonna be fine." Redskins | Landry absent Monday Dan Steinberg, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins SS LaRon Landry was absent for the team's OTA session Monday, June 8. Head coach Jim Zorn said he has not tried to reach out to Landry of late. "I have not," Zorn said. "I just hope he continues to show. That's all. I hope, every day." Redskins | Thrash has no timetable for retirement decision David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR James Thrash (neck) said he may need surgery on his neck but does not have an idea of when he will decide on if he will retire. "If they tell me that I have to have surgery [to be able to play a 13th season], then I'll have to decide what I'm going to do. Right now, I'm not looking that far ahead. I've trained so hard my whole life. This is a different challenge. I haven't set [a deadline]. I try to keep open communication with [head coach Jim Zorn] so we're on the same page," Thrash said. Zorn said the team will decide on whether to keep Thrash on the roster by the start of training camp. Thrash could be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Redskins | Betts says he is 100 percent Steve Yanda, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Ladell Betts (knee) is hoping to take on an increased role in 2009. Betts has focused on building strength in his legs during the offseason as a precautionary measure against future injuries similar to the one he dealt with last season. Betts said, "I'm 100 percent. I feel like my old self, like I was last year at the beginning of the year; I feel good." Redskins | Will open training camp July 30 Redskins.com reports the Washington Redskins announced they will open their training camp Thursday, July 30. Redskins | Kelly limited as a precaution Thursday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly (knee) was able to make it through all four practices this week, but he was limited as a precaution Thursday, June 4. Head coach Jim Zorn said, "He's practiced hard and been explosive every day. He's learning some of the elementary things that had he been able to go the whole year [last season], he would have down as second nature. The best thing for us is that he participated every day. We want to be smart with what he's doing. He'll be practicing next week as he was this week." Redskins | Fletcher, Sellers expected to practice next week Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn expects LB London Fletcher and FB Mike Sellers to attend the team's OTAs next week. Sellers returned to practice Tuesday, June 2, and Fletcher returned Wednesday, June 3. Zorn said, "I fully expect them to be here. Each one of those guys have their plan and they're working their plan. Talking to London, he planned on being back and planned on participating. The thing that I was excited about, both those guys got right into it and started practicing hard. They had a lot of recall." |
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