Washington Redskins
Robert Griffin III - #10 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/12/1990 |
| Birthplace | Okinawa, Ja |
| College | Baylor |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 2nd pick by Redskins |
Vikings-Redskins prediction
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Redskins waive veteran WR Galloway
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Vikings fantasy focus
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Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Friday
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Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Thursday
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Portis' Redskins career might be over
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Frazier will have his chance
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Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Wednesday
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Reports: Redskins RB Portis to be placed I.R.
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Redskins add S Harris
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Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Tuesday
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2011 NFC East free-agent preview
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Redskins beat Titans on Gano's game-winner
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PLAYER NEWS
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says RGIII is "ahead of schedule" in his return from knee surgery.|||||||
Shanahan, speaking at the NFL owners meeting on Wednesday, said that when Griffin comes back, he must learn how to protect himself in the face of the fierce defenses in the NFL. Once Griffin does come back, Shanahan says the young quarterback needs to learn to slide and throw the ball away to avoid the big hits that lead to injuries.
Griffin III did not show a hint of a limp while walking up and down the red carpet before accepting The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Saturday night.|||||||
Tough to tell the Washington Redskins quarterback had surgery to repair two ligaments in his right knee less than a month ago. "It's truly a blessing ... to be able to stand, first and foremost," Griffin said. Speaking to the media for the first time since his Jan. 9 operation, the man known as RG3 said he's aiming to return to action at the start of next season.
The NFL players' union does not plan a formal investigation into how the Washington Redskins medical staff handled Robert Griffin III's knee injury. The NFL Players Association said Friday that they were satisfied with a report received from the Redskins detailing the procedures used by team physician James Andrews and other staff on the sidelines.|||||||
Griffin had reconstructive ACL surgery Wednesday after reinjuring his right knee in Sunday's playoff loss to Seattle. He also strained a ligament in the knee last month against Baltimore.
Griffin underwent reconstructive knee surgery Wednesday and faces a challenging rehab if he is to return for the start of next season. The Washington Redskins quarterback had his lateral collateral ligament repaired and his ACL in his right knee reconstructed for a second time. The surgery was performed in Florida by orthopedist James Andrews, who was optimistic that Griffin would be back on the field this fall.|||||||
Griffin tore the ACL in the same knee in 2009 while playing for Baylor, which could slow the recovery time from his latest injury. University of Maryland head team physician Craig Bennett said football players typically need seven to 11 months to return from a second ACL reconstruction, but that it often takes up to a year for the ligament to be fully healed.
A person familiar with the situation says Griffin III will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right knee. The person said Griffin has a torn lateral collateral ligament and that the surgery will also determine whether he also has damaged the ACL.|||||||
A torn LCL would require a rehabilitation period of several months, possibly extending into training camp and the start of next season. A torn ACL is a more severe injury, typically requiring nine to 12 months of recovery. Griffin reinjured the knee in Sunday's playoff loss to Seattle.