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Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden spoke to reporters after the team's first practice since defeating the Rams 27-20 on Sunday. He gave some updates on the multiple injuries suffered in the game. He also praised 2nd-year defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, and was asked about the Su'a Cravens situation.
#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to media after practice. #HTTR https://t.co/UP3BUeQ9A1
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 20, 2017
Injury update:
Reed did not practice.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 20, 2017
Limited:
Kelley (rib), Nicholson (shoulder), Norman (shoulder), Foster (shoulder), Everett (knee) & Moses (ankle). https://t.co/BzKa8CBdlB
Jordan Reed:
Reed was out of practice. Kelley, Norman, Moses, Foster, Everett, Nicholson all limited. Gruden on Reed, "He's not healthy right now."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 20, 2017
Gruden on Reed: "Jordan was awesome. Had his best all around game in quite some time." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 20, 2017
Mason Foster:
Jay Gruden says that Mason Foster did not receive a second opinion. Just popped his shoulder back into place during game Sunday.
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) September 20, 2017
Mason Foster was limited Gruden said. Didn't have additional tests. They have to see how he does pain tolerance wise.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 20, 2017
Chris Thompson:
Gruden says that while Chris Thompson might want 30 carries per game, the coach won't give them to him
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 20, 2017
Matt Ioannidis:
Gruden said that keeping Ioanndis at end instead of splitting at NT like last year has really helped him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 20, 2017
Gruden offered praise for Ioannidis coming off a strong a Wk 2. Says keeping Ioannidis on the end rather than inside helping development l.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 20, 2017
Play action:
Gruden says #Redskins have run some play action "but it hasn't hit" yet. As run game improves, PA will become more prevalent
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 20, 2017
Raiders LB Khalil Mack:
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack "is a game changer." https://t.co/JzhORiB3HA
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 20, 2017
Kirk Cousins:
Gruden deftly non-answers a question about about how every week seems like a referendum on Kirk Cousins' career. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/VetnBs00yP
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 20, 2017
Su'a Cravens:
Gruden on Sua: We have to put it behind us and let him take care of his personal life
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 20, 2017
The first of two Cravens questions. This 2-part-er about whether clarity on the situation is helpful/plans to add anyone. pic.twitter.com/GiI4eMI1Bp
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 20, 2017
More on Cravens and why several young NFL players have passed on football in recent years. Gruden notes major "commitment" and major reward pic.twitter.com/jhaLcwkx9d
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 20, 2017
D.J. Swearinger:
When it comes to the communication amongst DB's, Gruden credits Swearinger a lot. His ability to communicate changes everything.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 20, 2017