Washington Redskins
Brandon Meriweather - #31 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 197 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/14/1984 |
| Birthplace | Apopka, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 24th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather is out for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, one day after his impressive season debut in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Without Meriweather, the Redskins had one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.|||||||
Meriweather went down without contact early in the third quarter of Sunday's 31-6 victory. He had one interception, broke up two passes and had seven tackles despite playing a little more than half of the game. Meriweather missed the first nine games with sprained ligaments in his left knee. He reinjured the knee just before the start of the season and again when he collided with teammate Aldrick Robinson during a pregame warmup in Week 4.
Meriweather appears set to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.|||||||
Meriweather hasn't played all season because of sprained ligaments in his left knee. He was ready to return in Week 4, but he reinjured the knee in a pregame collision with teammate Aldrick Robinson.
Pierre Garcon and Meriweather are unlikely to play again this week, postponing their return until after the bye.|||||||
Meriweather was limited in practice with sprained ligaments in his knee and has yet to play this season. Coach Mike Shanahan said the safety is a "long shot" to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
Meriweather and receiver Pierre Garcon are active against the Philadelphia Eagles|||||||
Meriweather is available for Washington for the first time this season after being out with sprained ligaments in his left knee. He was supposed to make his Redskins debut in Week 4 but reinjured the knee in a pregame collision with teammate Aldrick Robinson.
Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo and strong safety Brandon Meriweather will miss the final two preseason games with injuries.|||||||
Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that MRIs on both players revealed good news. Orakpo has damaged some scar tissue in his left shoulder, and Meriweather has a swollen and sore left knee. Neither player will require surgery. Both were hurt in Washington's 33-31 loss to Chicago on Saturday.
