Clinton Portis scheduled to meet with NFL teams

After sitting out last season, Clinton Portis is apparently moving closer toward rejoining the NFL playing ranks.

The former Redskins running back reportedly has two visits lined up with NFL teams and been contacted by four teams since the start of free agency on Tuesday, according to his agent, Jason Fletcher via NFL writer Aaron Wilson.

The 30-year-old Portis recovered from a significant groin injury last season after rushing for 227 yards on 54 carries in 2010. The nine-year veteran has rushed for 9,923 career yards and 75 touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. 

“Clinton looks like he did when he first came out of the University of Miami," Fletcher of B&F Sports told Wilson in a telephone interview. "He is in tip-top shape. He has been medically cleared since January. He is in Arizona training six days per week. He is a chiseled 222 pounds, and he is eager to re-establish himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL, not only as a rusher, but also as a pass blocker and as a receiver."

Wilson notes that last season, Portis worked out for the Titans, Seahawks, Patriots and Dolphins.

In seven seasons with the Redskins, Portis had four-1,000 yard seasons, his final one coming in 2008 when he rushed for 1,487 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Redskins are unlikely to show interest in the aging back, but other teams are open to kicking Portis' tires.

"There's definitely good interest in Clinton," Fletcher said. "I can honestly say when talking to these teams that age is not a factor. Clinton is ready to go and excited about getting back on the football field."


(csnwashington.com)