Redskins Practice 12/5: Jay Gruden Presser; DeSean Jackson a Longshot if He isn't Full Strength

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Injury updates:

OUT for Sunday vs. STL: Golston, Minnifield DOUBTFUL: Meriweather QUESTIONABLE: Hatcher, Jackson, Baker, Biggers, K. Robinson

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 5, 2014

DeSean Jackson:

Gruden said if Jackson isnt full strength then he'd be a longshot.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 5, 2014

Phillip Thomas:

Jay Gruden says this week is a big opportunity for second-year safety Phillip Thomas with Brandon Meriweather (toe) likely out

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 5, 2014

Gruden: This is a great opportunity for Phillip Thomas. "He's got to put it together, and we think he will. We have faith in him."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 5, 2014

Gruden on S P. Thomas: "If we put you in a position to be a ballhawk, be a ballhawk....Pick your spots, but understand responsibilities."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 5, 2014

Report that Robert Griffin III could start again this season:

Gruden on ESPN/Griffin playing again: As a backup quarterback, you have to be ready to play. "I don't know why that's groundbreaking news."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 5, 2014

Gruden says on @AdamSchefter report "I don't know why that's groundbreaking news." Says every QB has a chance to be play/start.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 5, 2014

Robert Griffin III's handling of benching:

Gruden says Griffin has handled benching "fine" and that he's running scout team and they're still working on his footwork and pocket play.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 5, 2014

Jay Gruden: "He's handled it fine..." On RG3 as a backup. But admits the reps in practice aren't the same

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 5, 2014

Rams defense:

Gruden on #Rams "They do a great job" of tricks on special teams to help their offense. On Griffin "He's handled it fine."

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 5, 2014

Coaching vs player responsibility:

Gruden: "I feel like we have a good staff. We're teaching them." But says players must soak up lessons and improve.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 5, 2014