how long will portis be out ?

[bigboydan]

i seen he got a seperated shoulder in tonights game, but how bad is the injury ?

[bigboydan]

nevermind guys i found the answer.

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Running back Clinton Portis partially dislocated his left shoulder during Washington's opening series of the preseason Sunday night, a significant setback for the Redskins' revamped offense.

An MRI test detected the injury, which involves the bone popping out of place temporarily in the shoulder socket. Standard treatment involves rest and strengthening exercises.

There was no immediate indication how long he will be sidelined.

Portis opened the game by carrying for 8 yards, then blocked on pass plays. He didn't return for the next series, and headed for the locker room a little while later without his jersey to get the shoulder tested.

The Redskins got Portis from Denver in a trade for cornerback Champ Bailey in March 2004. He started 15 games for the Redskins the next season, and ran for more than 1,300 yards for the third straight year.

Portis started every game last season, running for a club-record 1,516 yards. He had nine 100-yard games, helping the Redskins win 10 games and reach the playoffs as a wild-card team.

He was counted on again to steady an offense that has undergone significant changes in the offseason. Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, who called the plays throughout his career, turned the offense over to assistant Al Saunders in the offseason.

Portis' backup is Ladell Betts, who carried 89 times for 338 yards in 12 games last season and missed four games because of a knee injury.

The Redskins' corps of running backs sustained another injury in the second quarter Sunday, when Kerry Carter had to be helped off the field with an injured right knee. Carter was signed as a free agent in January after missing last season.

Washington's second-string linebacker Chris Clemons sprained a ligament in his left knee late in the first quarter. Clemons, who started one game last season, had a brace placed on the knee before he was helped off the field. He didn't put weight on his left leg.

[onlooker]

All I heard was the post game interview they had with Clinton Portis. He was just hoping he would be back for the regular season opener. He didnt really sound happy that he was in there playing in the preseason game.

[gorox]

as a redskins fan, it hurt for me to hear Gibbs say "Obviously, it's going to be a while" when interviewed by local media. Hopefully a short while....

[begolf25]

All I heard was the post game interview they had with Clinton Portis. He was just hoping he would be back for the regular season opener. He didnt really sound happy that he was in there playing in the preseason game.

He wasn't happy at all. He has said before he didn't want to play at all this preseason. Bad enough he got hurt, but what makes it worse is it was on a play that should have never happened. Brunell should have took the sack or threw that ball into the stands.

[Curse Fire]

If the Deadskins brin g him back to soon it might
be something that gives him trouble all season.
Wash was stupid to put Portis in there on to
many plays he wasnt gonig to be carring the ball
any way.

[isetcap]

You can get used to that with Brunell this year. Redskins offensive players better run the tackle drills with the defense.

Portis will start Game 1 of the regular season.

[bigboydan]

that whole offense will have to be centered around Portis, because theres no way that anyone can really count on Brunell's throwing abilites.

[rm18]

They have some good weapons to throw too now though, Lloyd should have big year especially, as well as the tight ends

[bigboydan]

I agree RM... the problem is can Brunell complete a pass though. thats the real question concern i have.