Tim Hightower - #25 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/23/1986 |
| Birthplace | Alexandria, VA |
| College | Richmond |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 5th round, 14th pick by Cardinals |
Report: Redskins cut RB Hightower
The Redskins released veteran RB Tim Hightower, according to The Washington Post.
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Hightower's value might go beyond carries
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Hightower re-signs with Redskins
The Redskins announced Monday that they have re-signed unrestricted free-agent RB Tim Hightower.
Cooley, Hightower placed on I.R.
Redskins TE Chris Cooley and RB Tim Hightower have been placed on injured reserve, a major hit to a Washington attack that has struggled in recent weeks.
Banged-up Redskins are in trouble
In short order, the Redskins have fallen from 3-1 and early-contender status to 3-3 and reeling, injury-plagued team.
Redskins RB Hightower has torn ACL; WR Moss out 5-7 weeks
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan confirmed Monday that RB Tim Hightower suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Panthers and will miss the rest of the season.
Del Pilar's Digest: Fantasyland injury report
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Wells to start at RB for Cardinals
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells will get his first start of the season on Sunday against the Bucs in place of Tim Hightower.
Cardinals RB Wells questionable for Sunday
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for the season opener against the Rams.
Hightower could be Cardinals' third-down back
Even though he’s listed first on the depth chart as the starting RB ahead of Chris “Beanie” Wells, we hear Tim Hightower could be the top candidate for the Cardinals' third-down-RB role.
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The Redskins cut Hightower on Friday.|||||||
Hightower's departure leaves the Redskins with second-year players Evan Royster and Roy Helu Jr. and rookie Alfred Morris competing for the starting job.
Hightower has re-signed with the Washington Redskins.|||||||
The 25-year-old Hightower rushed for 321 yards on 84 carries in five games last season before going on injured reserve with a torn ligament in his left knee.
Hightower tore his ACL in Sunday's game and is done for the season.|||||||
Hightower hurt his left knee on a 4-yard carry in the third quarter, grabbing at it immediately after being tackled. He was helped off the field while putting almost no weight on the leg, then carted to the locker room from the sideline. His return was questionable. Hightower had run for 88 yards. Ryan Torain figures to get more carries.
Hightower ran for 96 yards on 20 carries in an 18-16 loss at Dallas on Monday. He added five receptions for 39 yards and one score.|||||||
Hightower should have a better effort next week against the winless Rams, who have lost all three games by double digits and can't be confident at the moment.
Hightower helped Washington post a 22-21 win over Arizona on Sunday.|||||||
Hightower, traded by the Cardinals shortly after the end of the NFL lockout, ran for 96 yards on 20 carries and started a scuffle that netted a 15-yard roughness penalty against his old team. He also had a 10-yard reception.
