Redskins Practice 9/30: Jay Gruden and Kirk Cousins Pressers

Injury Updates:

#Redskins: DeAngelo Hall, DeSean Jackson and Perry Riley didn't participate in practice. Shawn Lauvao had surgery for torn ankle ligaments

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 30, 2015

Shawn Lauvao:

Gruden on loss of G Shawn Lauvao for season (ankle surgery): "That is disappointing. He was playing well. ... He'll be missed."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015

#Redskins coach Jay Gruden says LG Lauvao tore ligaments in his ankle: Shawn was playing extremely well, he brings a sense of toughness.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 30, 2015

DeSean Jackson:

Gruden says WR DeSean Jackson is "day to day" with a hamstring injury. He did not take part in practice today.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015

Spencer Long vs Arie Kouandjio:

Gruden says Spencer Long has leg up on Arie Kouandjio, Josh LeRibeus for starting LG spot. Hasn't named starter, will let them compete

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 30, 2015

Long has the leg up, but Kouandjio competing for starting job at LG.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 30, 2015

Spencer Long:

Interesting. .Jay Gruden says Spencer Long is working at both guard positions AND Center. That doesn't seem to bode well for LeRibeus

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 30, 2015

DeAngelo Hall:

DeAngelo Hall is out 3 weeks, Jay Gruden says. That's the hope, but the way corners need to play it could be longer.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 30, 2015

Chris Culliver:

Chris Culliver had some soreness in his knee and quad. That's why he was listed as limited today. #Redskins hoping not serious.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 30, 2015

Eagles offensive tempo:

Gruden says the biggest challenge of Philly's offense is the tempo. It's all the same stuff everyone else runs, but it's hard to identify.

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 30, 2015

Eagles special teams:

Gruden on the Eagles: "Great special teams unit over there. [Darren] Sproles as a punt returner is dynamic."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015

Redskins special teams:

Gruden reiterated how much injuries have hurt special teams units. Creates challenge prepping and building continuity.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 30, 2015

If Sunday's weather as bad as forecast, Skins coach Gruden says it's critical special teams does well in punt, punt return game #Sproles

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 30, 2015

Gruden says he and coaches have "made a big deal" about special teams and turnovers but "so far it's fallen on deaf ears."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 30, 2015

Kirk Cousins vs the Eagles:

Gruden on QB Kirk Cousins vs. the Eagles: "I have confidence. You just look for gradual improvement and [for him] to run the offense."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015

MVP Kory Lichtensteiger:

Gruden says #Redskins C Kory Lichtensteiger MVP on offense. Said he keeps it all together on offensive line with two young guards

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 30, 2015

Colt McCoy foot injury:

Gruden said QB Colt McCoy suffered a cut to his foot and wasn't able to practice Monday; was a full participant today, however.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015

Gruden says #Redskins QB Colt McCoy cut his foot with scissors taking tape off. Smirks, says Colt didn't want him to tell anybody.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 30, 2015

Situational Management:

Cousins said he was glad the offense moved the ball vs. the Giants, but he was disappointed in some "situational management" on 2-3 plays.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015

Interceptions:

Skins QB Cousins says again he should have thrown away ball on 2d int v NYG; proud of much, but concedes 2 or 3 plays can change a game

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 30, 2015

Bad Weather:

Cousins on throwing the football in wet, windy weather: "It is a wrinkle, a challenge." Says center-QB exchange is extra important.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2015