H.B. Blades News

Redskins.com breaks down some of the key matchups to keep an eye on during Sunday's Redskins-Cowboys game at Cowboys Stadium.

At midseason 2008, Clinton Portis had 944 yards and was the NFL's top rusher. This year, Portis has barely half that total and a concussion.

Redskins.com breaks down some of the key matchups to keep an eye on during Sunday's Redskins-Broncos game at FedExField.

Chris Horton has re-claimed the starting job at strong safety. Horton drew the starting assignment in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

No such luck: The club this week signed Sam Paulescu when punter aggravated a groin injury, and he could keep the job for the rest of the season.

Already missing three key players from their offense, the Washington Redskins could ill-afford to be without yet another player - let alone Clinton Portis.

Another day, another injury, another corresponding roster move on the horizon. And a new twist - a bit of uncertainty surrounding safety Chris Horton.

Less than two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, reserve linebacker H.B. Blades might play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome, Coach Jim Zorn said Friday.

After missing Weeks 5 and 6 of this season with a groin injury, Washington Redskins punter aggravated the injury in his first game back and won't punt Sunday at Atlanta.

Albert Haynesworth knows tough times. In 2006, Haynesworth played for a Tennessee Titans squad that started 0-5 before coming to Washington and pulling off a 25-22 upset victory over the Redskins.

His old coach? That's another matter. The Washington Redskins cornerback made it clear Monday that he's still no fan of Bobby Petrino, the coach who quit the Falcons during the 2007 season.

All except for Chris Cooley, H.B. Blades and Byron Westbrook were present when the first practice after the bye week began at 1 p.m., according to tweets by Rick Maese.

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels is out for the season, and linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook are recovering from knee surgery.

A doctor's second opinion on the Washington Redskins tight end's broken right ankle Tuesday gave Cooley hope that he can return to the field in a month.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has never missed a game in his six-year career.

Already in trouble with a 2-5 record that has them in the NFC East cellar, the bad news continues to pile up for the Washington Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins.

Final observations from the Redskins' 14-6 loss to Kansas City: -- Although the timeline is unclear, Jim Zorn told Jason Campbell in the second quarter that he had one more drive to get things turned around.

Jason Reid , Washington Post staff writer and Redskins Insider blogger, will be online Friday, Oct.

Redskins.com breaks down some of the key matchups to keep an eye on during Sunday's Redskins-Buccaneers game at FedExField.