Clinton Portis in pads, but return remain uncertain

The Washington Redskins' top two running backs both were in pads today in the team's first practice after the bye week, but coach Mike Shanahan said that it's hard to say if either would be available for the Monday Night Football meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles next week.
Portis had missed the last four games with a third-degree groin separation but appeared to move well while going through running and pass-catching drills today.

When asked about the progression of the running backs, Shanahan said he'll have a better idea of their availability later this week.

"We'll get a better feel over the next few days," Shanahan said. "Tomorrow is a day off and then Wednesday's an extra day. Thursday is really our first full day of gameplanning and preparation. We'll have a better idea on Thursday."

It appears likely that the Redskins this week will promote running back James Davis from the practice squad. Davis, a sixth-round pick out of Clemson in 2009, was signed by Washington on Oct. 27 and already the coaching staff is very high on Davis.

Davis was with the Browns this preseason rushing for a team-high 103 yards on 26 carries, and this season he appeared in four games and had four carries for nine yards.

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(tbd.com)