Clinton Portis says he hopes to play Monday

Although he has experienced "minor" setbacks in rehab, veteran running back Clinton Portis still hopes to return to the lineup Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field, Portis said Thursday.

Meeting with reporters before practice at Redskins Park, Portis, who has been sidelined the past four games because of a severe groin tear, reiterated he is "looking forward to the opportunity to go out and try. One day at a time."

After suffering the injury during Washington's 17-12 victory against Philadelphia in Week 4, Portis has participated in practice this week in an attempt to contribute in the second meeting with the Eagles.

"I think I'm making progress," Portis said. "But I can't just sit here and tell you it's a definite. I've got to go out and continue to get through the rest of this week. And hopefully on Monday, and I can go out there."

Portis has experienced the setbacks after attempting to go full speed in practice. Before Portis returned to practice, members of Washington's medical/training staff informed him he should expect to experience soreness and swelling in his groin area, and "it's real sore," he said. "I think these are signs that they expected. Pretty much just staying on top of it. Every I chance I get, just getting treatment."

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(washingtonpost.com)