Published 9/2/2008
by Cindy Boren
at Redskins Insider
Jason La Canfora calls in a quick post-practice update: Shawn Springs was not on the field; he was kicked in the shin yesterday and is having what Jim Zorn said were precautionary X-rays. Results aren't available yet. Jason Taylor tried several knee braces today and was able to practice some. Zorn reiterated that his availability remains a game-time decision. "I'd say it's easily 50-50 whether he plays or not," Zorn said. If Taylor does play,...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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