Tuesday, October 31
Redskins might turn to George



ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins quarterback Brad Johnson sprained a ligament in his left knee when hit on a pass play during the final touchdown drive in Monday night's 27-21 loss to Tennessee.

Brad Johnson
Johnson

Trainer Bubba Tyer said Tuesday that Johnson won't practice Wednesday, and he will probably list the quarterback as "questionable" for Sunday's game at Arizona.

"I'm concerned to some degree," Tyer said.

Johnson was hurt on a pass play to Stephen Davis. He stayed in the game, and trainers applied ice to the knee after the game.

Jeff George is the backup quarterback. Signed to a four-year, $18.25 million contract in April, George has yet to play a down this season.

Johnson threw three interceptions in Monday night's loss, but his quarterback rating of 81.2 is fifth in the NFC.

Johnson's injury was one of many suffered by the Redskins on Monday night.

Receiver Irving Fryar (rib cartilage) looks doubtful for Sunday. Receiver James Thrash (bruised thigh) "needs a couple of days of rest," Tyer said.

Receiver Albert Connell has a bruised shoulder and a bruised right knee and is "day-to-day."

Three starters -- center Cory Raymer, guard Tre Johnson and receiver Michael Westbrook -- already have been lost for the season to knee injuries. In addition, guard Keith Sims has a painful Achilles' tendon that keeps him from practicing.




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