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WATCH LIVE: Coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media https://t.co/eJj9Qr7hBn
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 4, 2019
Injury updates:
DNP: Moreau, McCoy
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 4, 2019
Limited: Reed, McKinzy
Reed and McKinzy both in concussion protocol. McCoy to see another specialist, per Gruden.
Jordan Reed:
Jay Gruden said Jordan Reed remains in concussion protocol. He took part In meetings and did some work in individual drills.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2019
Gruden on Jordan Reed - “He’s an elite player. He changes things tremendously for us.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2019
Gruden says Reed will go through the protocol and increase day by day. If there’s no setback, he’ll probably play Sunday. If he gets stuck at some point or regresses, he won’t.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 4, 2019
Colt McCoy:
Colt McCoy is out for Sunday. No surprise there. He visited Dr. Anderson again to make sure things progressing OK. Still about strengthening his right leg; his plant leg.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2019
Eagles Week 1:
Gruden on going to Philly for Week 1 - “It’s going to be hard for everybody.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2019
“We can’t make it easier. It’s gonna be hard. It’s in the road. It’s in Philly. They’ve got a good defense.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 4, 2019
Gruden says the rookie/young receivers have played a lot of football in big environments. Not scared it will be too big, but the task at hand is a tough one.
Derrius Guice/Adrian Peterson:
When asked why he is starting Guice over Peterson, Jay Gruden said: “he’s our second round pick”
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) September 4, 2019
Running backs:
Gruden said not sure yet how many RBs will be active. If only 3, then 1 needs to help on special teams. Smallwood signed in part because he can help there. Will be interesting to see what they do here, if 3 or 4.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2019
Paul Richardson Jr.:
Gruden said Paul Richardson is “on pace” to be full go for Sunday.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 4, 2019
Wide receivers:
Gruden said he doubts the #Redskins will dress six wide receivers for Week 1 in Philadelphia. Added special teams will play a factor in those decisions.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) September 4, 2019
Fabian Moreau:
Gruden said it's "probably a long shot" corner Fabian Moreau (ankle) will play this week.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) September 4, 2019
Brandon Scherff:
Gruden: Brandon Scherff is a "natural leader. He's one of the best pullers in the game and he's one of our best on and off the field."
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 4, 2019
Team captains:
Gruden says they’re gonna wait on captains this year. They’ll do game captains, but with so many new guys they’re gonna wait a few weeks.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 4, 2019