Washington Redskins
Alfred Morris - #46 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/12/1988 |
| Birthplace | Pensacola, FL |
| College | Florida Atlantic |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 6th round, 3rd pick by Redskins |
Report: Portis will start Sunday
Redskins RB Clinton Portis will reportedly start in Sunday's game vs. the Titans in his first game since Oct. 3.
Haslett feels heat of 'Skins' defensive troubles
The Redskins have experienced significant growing pains as they have attempted to reshape the defense from a 4-3 man-coverage unit to a 3-4, primarily zone defense.
Redskins CB Rogers may miss Sunday's game
Redskins CB Carlos Rogers might miss Sunday's game against the Titans, and an assignment to cover WR Randy Moss.
Details emerge on McNabb extension
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Vick, Eagles embarrass McNabb, Redskins 59-28
Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles embarrassed the Washington Redskins, spoiling Donovan McNabb's big contract day with a 59-28 victory Monday night. Vick completed his first 10 passes and finished 20 for 28 for 333 yards with four touchdowns ...
Report: Torain tweaks hamstring in pregame
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Redskins' McNabb, 'moving on' a richer man
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McNabb signs extension with Redskins
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Report: Portis inactive; Torain, Banks cleared for Monday night
The Redskins will have dynamic returner Brandon Banks and RB Ryan Torain, but reportedly will be without RB Clinton Portis for their Monday night game vs. the Eagles.
Injury report for Eagles-Redskins MNF game
Here is the injury report for the Week 10 Monday-night game, Philadelphia at Washington, showing the status of each injured player.
Portis' role remains unclear with Redskins
RB Clinton Portis hopes to return to the Redskins' lineup soon, but his role once he gets there will be unclear.
NFC East midseason reports
Hakeem Nicks' nine TD catches in eight games has delighted the Giants, and fantasy owners as well. Read our midseason reports on the NFC East teams.
Redskins place SS Horton on I.R.
The Redskins placed SS Chris Horton on injured reserve on Monday. They signed DB Anderson Russell from the practice squad to take Horton's spot on the 53-man roster.
Redskins might have multiple concerns with McNabb
There is a lot of haze in the aftermath of the Week Eight benching of QB Donovan McNabb, but we hear that the various reasons Mike Shanahan gave may all have merit.
Report: QB Russell in Washington for workout
Former Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is in Washington today to meet with and try out for the Redskins, according to multiple internet reports. It was first reported by FOX 26 Houston.
PLAYER NEWS
Morris' season is over after a 24-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday.|||||||
Morris gained 80 yards on 16 carries - it was bad coaching since Robert Griffin III was clearly hurting and Morris should have gotten the ball more after he had 200 yards against the Cowboys.
Morris, the out-of-nowhere sixth-rounder from Florida Atlantic, ran for 200 yards and three scores for Washington in Sunday's NFC East-clinching victory against Dallas.|||||||
Morris set the Redskins' franchise single-season record for rushing yards, finishing with 1,613, the second most in the NFL this year behind only Adrian Peterson.
Morris finished with 22 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown in Washington's win over the Eagles on Sunday.|||||||
Morris has rushed for 87 yards or more with five touchdowns over his last five games.
Morris ran for 87 yards and two TDs against the Browns on Sunday.|||||||
With 1,322 yards and nine TDs, Morris has the potential to go in the first two rounds in most fantasy drafts next season.
Morris ran for 122 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 overtime win over Baltimore.|||||||
Morris, who's posted three consecutive 100-yard efforts, ranks fourth in the league with 1,228 yards on the ground. He remains a top-10 option in non-ppr leagues.