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Robert Griffin III:
Gruden: QB @RGIII has a dislocated, and not broken, left ankle. Does not have a timeline for his return; could be this season.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Jay Gruden: Robert Griffin III will be in a cast for "a few weeks," then will be reevaluated. #Redskins
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "Yes" on if he will be able to return this season. Dr. Robert Anderson will evaluate further. No I-R.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden said team doesn't know what the extent of the ligament damage is and that results forwarded on to Dr. Anderson.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden says "obviously a step backwards for him," referring to Griffin's development.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden on RG3: "I dont think the turf had anything to do with it. It was just an awkward angle."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) September 15, 2014
JG: "You're sick about it because you spent so much time with Robert getting ready. You hate for something like this to happen to somebody."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Gruden: "It's a really sad deal, because I know how much (RG3) wants to be great."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) September 15, 2014
Gruden: We have total faith RGIII will bounce back and be as good as ever. #Redskins
— Chuck Carroll (@TheChuckCarroll) September 15, 2014
More Gruden on RG3: "I don't think it speaks to his durability. They are freak injuries."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014
Kirk Cousins:
Gruden: "Our game plan is our game plan, and nothing will change, really" with Kirk Cousins at quarterback.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "We'll cross that bridge when it comes" on what happens if Kirk Cousins plays well & how they deal with Robert.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden: "We don't have to make a lot of wholesale changes with Kirk in there."
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "He's good good medium accuracy and touch." on Cousins. Question is can he handle protections and pass rush.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden: Cousins has all the skills and smarts to make all the throws and execute at a high level.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden says everyone around Cousins must step up to ease pressure on him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden said he was "very impressed" with Cousins' ball distribution and decision making vs. the Jaguars.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
DeSean Jackson:
DeSean Jackson still day to day and they won't know til Thurs or Friday if he can play Sunday.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden: DeSean has Grade 1 sprain. Still day to day. #Redskins
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) September 15, 2014
Gruden on WR @DeSeanJackson11: Day to day with a shoulder sprain; will determine playing status for Eagles throughout week based on pain.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says the long catch to DeSean that didn't hold up was a catch in his view. They may bring in somebody at QB.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Adding another QB for practice:
Gruden says #Redskins haven't decided on signing another backup QB with RGIII out.
— Chuck Carroll (@TheChuckCarroll) September 15, 2014
Andre Roberts was the emergency QB on Sunday.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Brandon Meriweather Returning Today:
Gruden: redskins will decide tomorrow what to do w roster spot to make room for Meriweather.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden says Meriweather is "bright eyed & bushy tailed," excited to be back. #RedskinsTalk
— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) September 15, 2014
Other Injury Updates:
Helu day to day, Lauvao is fine, Porter has a chance to play Sunday.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Niles Paul:
Gruden: "Niles is one of the most improved players on this team."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Gruden on TE @Niles_Paul84:"He's really been an active player, a very valuable player, for us." Said he's improved in blocking, too.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Tress Way:
Gruden on P Tress Way taking kickoff duties yesterday: "He did a nice job, both punting and kicking. It's something to look at."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Looks like punter Tress Way will handle kickoff duties until Kai Forbath is ready. Had 3 touchbacks yesterday. Not a permanent gig for Way
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 15, 2014
Jason Hatcher:
Gruden on DE @hatcher97: "We're lucky to have him." Commends leadership on and off the field. "He's been everything we've hoped for & more."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "When you get the push up the middle, it opens it up for everybody." on Jason Hatcher.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Jordan Reed:
TE Jordan Reed is still nursing a pulled hamstring. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) September 15, 2014
Gruden said if Reed doesn't practice by Friday, it's unlikely he plays Sunday.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Defensive performance vs Jaguars:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "They were in a lot of 2nd-and-longs" says front did a great job rushing passer but most important stopping run.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden: "I feel like defensively, we can go out there and play with anybody."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Gruden said he hasn't seen a defensive performance like the #Redskins had "in a long time. ... They were flying around all over the joint."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Team depth:
Gruden said the team addressed its depth in the offseason, & "it's showing" so far in 2014. "Guys are asked to play, and they don't blink."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Challenged DeSean Jackson Catch:
Gruden will turn the play of DeSean Jackson's non-catch into the league for further examination. He thinks it was a bad call.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Darrel Young:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says Darrel Young will be OK. Just got banged around, sore.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Trenton Robinson:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "Trenton's had a couple of good weeks in practice. He's been a special demon for us."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden said Trenton Robinson had had good weeks of practice and after Rambo blew the 63-yd TD, he deserved a chance
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 15, 2014
Bacarri Rambo:
Jay Gruden admits Bacarri Rambo misplay that led to a TD the reason they turned to Trenton Robinson at strong safety yesterday.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 15, 2014
Gruden took it easy on Rambo but said the touchdown at the end the half yesterday convinced coaching staff to make a change at safety.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014