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Redskins notes Date published: 12/16/2009
BY RICH CAMPBELL
Concussed running back Clinton Portis believes he'll return to the NFL next season. He's unsure, however, whether it will be as a member of the Washington Redskins. Portis openly contemplated the end of his career in a radio interview last week but yesterday clarified his outlook during his first meeting with local reporters since his head injury on Nov. 8. "I don't think for one second this will be career-ending," Portis said at a team charity event at FedEx Field. "I can't sit here and tell you that I want my career to be over here. But at the same time, you've got to understand the business side of things. I've been here for six years and we went to the playoffs twice. I think Mr. Snyder, with the pressure that's on him and the organization, probably going to have to make changes." Portis, whose season officially ended last week when he was placed on injured reserve, is trying to overcome blurry vision in his right eye that resulted from his concussion. He will be 29 by the start of next season. "I feel like I will compete at a high level anywhere I am," he said. "I would love to be here. But just understanding the business side of things, I could be selfish and say, 'Aw, man, look at my production, look at what I've done.' But we don't have anything to show for my production." REDSKINS DIDN'T TAMPER WITH HAYNESWORTH
The NFL yesterday cleared the Redskins on tampering charges stemming from their recruitment of free agent defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth last offseason. They faced a possible forfeiture of draft picks or a fine. NFL rules prohibit teams from negotiating with free agents before the start of the free agency period. The Redskins and Haynesworth agreed on the richest free agent contract in league history--seven years, $100 million, with $41 million guaranteed--only hours after the period began. "The Redskins assured the league that they will re-emphasize with club executives the importance of abiding by the anti-tampering policy and ensure compliance with those rules," the league said in a statement. Tampering allegations in the NFL are common but are difficult to prove. THIS AND THAT The Redskins released OL D'Anthony Batiste and signed LB Curtis Gatewood from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. Gatewood was a member of the Redskins' practice squad in 2008. Batiste rarely played this season, and he struggled when he did.
Rich Campbell: 540/735-1974
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