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Team Notebook: Washington Redskins News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Redskins | Randle El still in the mix for punt returns David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El is still in the mix for punt returns Week 9, according to a highly placed team source. The team would like to use WR Santana Moss or CB DeAngelo Hall on punt returns, but both are the team's biggest playmakers. Redskins | Samuels placed on IR Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have placed OT Chris Samuels (neck) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. Redskins | Yoder could be used more while Cooley out Barry Svrluga and Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, report Washington Redskins TE Todd Yoder could see more playing time while TE Chris Cooley (ankle) is out of the lineup because of his blocking abilities. Redskins | Cooley's surgery successful Updating an ongoing story, Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said on his radio show Wednesday, Oct. 28, that TE Chris Cooley's (ankle) surgery to insert three screws for his right ankle fracture was a success. Cooley could be back in four weeks. Zorn said, "The first thought was that he was going to be out eight weeks; this particular surgery was done - it was very non-invasive procedure and it was done in such a way that it if all goes well, will get him back in as little as four weeks." Redskins | Cooley to have pins placed on ankle Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) said on his Twitter page that he was scheduled to get three pins placed in his ankle during surgery Wednesday, Oct. 28. He hopes to be able to return in four weeks. Redskins | Campbell injured Week 7 CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said QB Jason Campbell (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during the team's Week 7 game. Redskins | Sellers injured Week 7 CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said FB Mike Sellers (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle during the team's Week 7 game. Redskins | Heyer injured Week 7 CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said OL Stephon Heyer (knee) was injured during the team's Week 7 game. Redskins | Blades, Westbrook may miss a game CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said CB Byron Westbrook (knee) and LB H.B. Blades (knee) might miss a game because of injuries they suffered Week 7. Redskins | Cooley may be able to play in four weeks Updating a previous report, Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports a foot specialist said the broken ankle Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) suffered in Week 7 is not as bad as initially thought, and Cooley may be able to play in four weeks. Redskins | Cooley to be placed on IR Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports the Washington Redskins will place TE Chris Cooley (ankle) on Injured Reserve, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The source said Cooley will undergo surgery later this week. Redskins | Cooley out at least 6-8 weeks The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) will likely be placed on the Injured Reserve List after breaking his right ankle Monday, Oct. 26. Head coach Jim Zorn said Cooley will need at least six to eight weeks to recover from his injury. However, it is unknown if he will need to undergo surgery. Redskins | Davis to spend extra time preparing during bye week Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis had planned on returning to Los Angeles, where he attended Southern California, during the upcoming bye week. However, now that Davis is the team's primary option at tight end with the loss of TE Chris Cooley (ankle), he will stay and prepare at the team's facility. Davis caught eight passes for 78 yards and one touchdown in Week 7. "Not the way you want it," Davis said of his new role. "But this is an opportunity. That's how this league is. One guy goes out, you got to be able to fill the shoes - or try. In this situation, that's why they drafted me in the second round." Redskins | Haynesworth critical of teammates following Week 7 The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth questioned his teammates' desire following a Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. "Urgency, heart, 'want-to,' whatever. I don't know. We're lacking a lot of stuff right now," Haynesworth said. "The fans are losing interest. The more games we play, the fewer fans come. It's getting bad." When asked if he delivered a postgame speech in the locker room, Haynesworth replied, "You can say but so much. You've got to actually 'want to.' So once we get to that point - where we 'want to' do something - then we'll do something. But if we just keep going our separate ways, then we'll just keep getting slaughtered like we have." Redskins | Cooley done for the year Updating a previous report, Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right ankle Monday, Oct. 26, according to a team source. Redskins | Cooley suffers broken foot Week 7 Updating an ongoing story, Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (foot) suffered a broken right foot during the team's Week 7 game, according to head coach Jim Zorn. It is not known how long Cooley will be out for. It appears he suffered a break or a fracture in his lower tibia. Zorn said, "I haven't seen the X-rays yet, but we're quite certain it's broke or fractured in some way. He'll be out for a while. I don't know that it's a season-ending injury yet. I can't say that." Redskins | Campbell sacked six times Week 7 The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell was 29-for-43 for 264 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The interception was Campbell's seventh of the year. He was also sacked six times in the game. Redskins | Griffin returns to game David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin (elbow) has returned to the team's Week 7 game. Redskins | Cooley not expected to return to Week 7 game Updating a previous item, The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) is not expected to return to the team's Week 7 game. Redskins | Cooley suffers ankle injury Week 7 Updating a previous item, CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (ankle) suffered an ankle injury Week 7 and is questionable to return. Redskins | Cooley carted off Week 7 Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (leg) was carted to the team's locker room Week 7 with a leg injury. Redskins | Blades, Westbrook injured Week 7 CBSSports.com reports Washington Redskins LB H.B. Blades (knee) and CB Byron Westbrook (knee) left the team's Week 7 game with knee injuries. Both players are questionable to return. Redskins | Griffin sprains elbow, questionable to return Week 7 Matt Terl, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin (elbow) suffered a sprained elbow Week 7, and he is questionable to return. Redskins | Week 7 Inactives The Washington Redskins have declared DL Anthony Montgomery, OG Chad Rinehart, OT Chris Samuels, CB Kevin Barnes, WR Marko Mitchell, RB Quinton Ganther, DL Renaldo Wynn, LB Robert Henson inactive for Week 7. Redskins | Gibbs has no plans to return The Washington Times reports former Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs said Sunday, Oct. 25, he has no plans to return to the franchise as an adviser or general manager, contrary to various rumors and reports. Redskins | Portis expected to play Week 7 Updating a previous report, Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) is expected to play in Week 7. Redskins | Haynesworth expected to play Week 7 Updating a previous report, Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle) is expected to play in Week 7. Redskins | Samuels expected to placed on IR next week Jason Reid, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins are expected to place OT Chris Samuels (neck) on Injured Reserve at some point next week. Redskins | Horton, Moore probable for Week 7 Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (illness) and FS Kareem Moore (illness) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. They are listed as probable for Week 7. Redskins | H. Smith probable for Week 7 Washington Redskins P Hunter Smith (groin) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. He is listed as probable for Week 7. Redskins | Griffin probable for Week 7 Washington Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin (elbow) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. He is listed as probable for Week 7. Redskins | Hall probable for Week 7 Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall (knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. He is listed as probable for Week 7. Redskins | Haynesworth questionable for Week 7 Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Oct. 24. He is listed as questionable for Week 7. Redskins | Portis questionable for Week 7 Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Oct. 24. He is listed as questionable for Week 7. Redskins | Samuels not yet retiring Updating a previous item, ESPNews reports Washington Redskins OT Chris Samuels (neck) said he is not retiring and will continue to seek medical opinions. Redskins | Samuels to retire Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins OT Chris Samuels (neck) has decided to retire after suffering a severe neck injury two weeks ago, according to sources. Redskins | Three players practice Friday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (illness), FS Kareem Moore (illness) and P Hunter Smith (groin) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. They are expected to play in Week 7. Redskins | Haynesworth misses practice Friday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is expected to play in Week 7. Redskins | Griffin limited Friday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin (elbow) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is expected to play in Week 7. Redskins | Portis misses practice Friday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is expected to play in Week 7. Redskins | Zorn to remain coach for rest of season ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said during a radio interview that head coach Jim Zorn will remain the coach for the rest of the season. Redskins | Portis misses practice Thursday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. He will be able to play in Week 7. Redskins | Haynesworth misses practice Thursday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. He will be able to play in Week 7. Redskins | Horton, Moore miss practice Thursday Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (illness) and FS Kareem Moore (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. They will be able to play in Week 7. Redskins | H. Smith expects to play in Week 7 Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins P Hunter Smith (groin) will punt during practice Friday, Oct. 23, and expects to play in Week 7. |
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