As the Redskins prepare for the first of three games against teams that currently are 0-3, they were without three key players at Wednesday’s practice.
Running back Clinton Portis (calf), cornerback Carlos Rogers (ankle), and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (glute) each sat out today’s session.
For the Bucs, defensive end Gaines Adams (groin), center Jeff Faine (triceps), quarterback Byron Leftwich (hip), defensive end Kyle Moore (knee), and running back Derrick Ward (knee) missed practice. Receiver Antonio Bryant (knee), cornerback Torrie Cox (ankle), running back Earnest Graham (hamstring), and receiver Maurice Stovall (knee) participated on a limited basis.
Defensive tackle Roy Miller (ankle), running back Clifton Smith (quadricep), and running back Carnell Williams (knee) were full participants in practice.
Regardless of who does and doesn’t play for the Redskins, a loss to the woeful Bucs will go a long way toward sealing coach Jim Zorn’s fate when the bye week starts on October 26.