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Danny Smith plans to return to Redskins to coach special teams
Special teams coordinator Danny Smith plans to return to the Redskins next season, two people familiar with the situation said Monday. Smith was believed to be a candidate to join the staff of new Denver Coach John Fox, who formerly held the same position with the Carolina Panthers. Fox offered...
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Jason Reid
| January 17, 2011; 8:55 AM ET |
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Clinton Portis inactive vs. Eagles, but Brandon Banks will play
As expected, running back Clinton Portis was not active for Monday night's NFC East matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, while rookie returner Brandon Banks will play. Portis has been sidelined since suffering a severe groin tear in Week 4 against the Eagles, an injury that was expected to keep...
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Paul Tenorio
| November 15, 2010; 7:36 PM ET |
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Brandon Banks, Clinton Portis, Running backs, Ryan Torain, Special teams
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Brandon Banks is unlikely to play against Philadelphia Eagles
It appears doubtful that rookie return specialist Brandon Banks will play against the Philadelphia Eagles because of his ongoing rehab from knee surgery. Although the Redskins were hopeful that Banks, who underwent surgery during the bye week, would recover in time to contribute Monday night against the Eagles at FedEx...
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Jason Reid
| November 13, 2010; 1:29 PM ET |
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Mike Shanahan: Brandon Banks could play Monday
Although returner Brandon Banks is in his first week of rehab after knee surgery, he could play Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field, Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday Meeting with reporters after practice at Redskins Park, Shanahan would not rule out Banks, the dynamic rookie who underwent...
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Jason Reid
| November 10, 2010; 4:00 PM ET |
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Anthony Armstrong may return punts and kicks
With rookie return specialist Brandon Banks out of Monday night's game against Philadelphia following knee surgery, Coach Mike Shanahan must find replacements both on kickoff and punt returns. Running back Chad Simpson, who has two kickoff returns this season and handled kickoffs for Indianapolis a year ago, is a logical...
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Barry Svrluga
| November 10, 2010; 12:50 PM ET |
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Anthony Armstrong, Brandon Banks, Special teams
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Team hopes Brandon Banks will be back in 2-3 weeks
The Redskins will miss dynamic rookie returner Brandon Banks, who underwent knee surgery last week, but the team was eager to have his knee repaired as soon as possible, Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday at Redskins Park. Banks is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks after injuring...
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Jason Reid
| November 8, 2010; 4:11 PM ET |
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