Redskins LT Samuels done for season
October 31, 2009
ASHBURN, Va. (AP)—Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels(notes) is out for theseason, and linebacker H.B. Blades(notes) and cornerback Byron Westbrook(notes) are recoveringfrom knee surgery.
The Redskins made the expected move of placing six-time Pro Bowl linemanSamuels on injured reserve Saturday. Samuels has a chronic spinal condition andwill decide in a few months whether to return next season or retire.
Spokesman Zack Bolno also confirmed that Blades and Westbrook had kneeoperations this week. Both were injured in the Monday night loss to Philadelphiaand will miss next week’s game at Atlanta at least. Coach Jim Zorn is expectedto update the status of both players Monday.
The Redskins have a bye this weekend.