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Matt Jones:
Gruden: RB Matt Jones is OK; just undergoing rest and treatment. "We want to make sure we have him for 16 weeks and don't burn him out."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2015
Running game:
Gruden said the offense will still be focused first on its running game. "Very very important for us to stay in games, stay close."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2015
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden said he expects Robert Griffin III (concussion) to be able to meet and possibly be cleared by neurologist by the "end of the week."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2015
Still Thursday or Friday is the expectation for RG3 to meet with neurologist and get re-tested, Gruden says.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 1, 2015
QB situation vs Jaguars:
JGruden says Skins will enter Thu final preseason game w/ 2 QBs, given RG3 not cleared. McCoy will play full game ; Kirk next up IF needed
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 1, 2015
Jay Gruden confirms what we thought: Kirk Cousins must dress Thursday for preseason finale as emergency QB. Colt McCoy will play whole game
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 1, 2015
Gruden says with RG3's status, they just didn't have time to bring another QB in from the outside
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 1, 2015
Gruden says that if something happens to McCoy on Thursday, Cousins will come in and they'll run the ball a lot.
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 1, 2015
Final roster spots/special teams:
Gruden said special teams performance will be a primary emphasis when deciding between the final roster spots this week.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2015
DeSean Jackson:
Gruden says he has no doubts about DeSean Jackson being ready for week 1. Only thing left for him is getting in football shape.
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 1, 2015
#Skin Coach JGruden says WR DJax will def be ready for reg season opener; practiced last 2 days
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 1, 2015
Final cuts:
Jay Gruden on cut day: "It's a miserable day, a miserable time of year for everybody involved."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 1, 2015