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RGIII continues to be day-to-day
Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 9:07am

The Washington Post - [Full Article]

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will continue to be evaluated on a daily basis this week, according to coach Mike Shanahan, who gave no indication Monday whether he expects Griffin to return to the lineup for Sunday’s game at Philadelphia.

Shanahan would not say whether he expects Griffin to practice fully Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

Griffin was limited in practices last week and was held out of Sunday’s win at Cleveland because of a mild sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, according to the story. Kirk Cousins started in Griffin’s place and threw for two touchdowns to extend the Redskins’ winning streak to five games. Cousins could be a decent option, likely in the QB2 ranks, this week against the Eagles.

RG3 reportedly out for Week 15
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 11:14pm

Adam Schefter, Twitter - [Full Article]

At team meeting minutes ago, Redskins players were informed QB Kirk Cousins will start at Cleveland, according to text from person in room.

Fantasy Impact:

Robert Griffin III (knee) will apparently miss the game. This is a downgrade for the entire passing game, though Alfred Morris could see a few extra carries with Cousins under center.

Saturday, December 15, 2012, 7:16pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

Albert Breer of NFL.com reports that a team doctor will determine whether or not Redskins QB Robert Griffin III will play on Sunday versus the Browns. RGIII suffered an injury to his LCL and didn’t take first-team reps all week. Fellow rookie Kirk Cousins will start in Griffin’s place if the No. 2 overall pick can’t go.

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RGIII has mild sprain, day-to-day
Monday, December 10, 2012, 4:45pm

The Washington Post - [Full Article]

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said that quarterback Robert Griffin III has a “mild sprain to his LCL.

Shanahan said that the sprain to the ligament, which is on the outside of the knee, is a “Grade 1″ category, but that there is no other structural damage to the knee. Griffin tore his ACL in the same knee in 2009, but that ligament is fine, Shanahan said.

Fantasy Impact:

The team hopes the "mild swelling" goes down and that RGIII makes a speedy recovery and plays in Week 15 against Cleveland. It would seem he's likely to be limited in his rushing ability, but we'll have to monitor how he progresses through the week. If RGIII can't go, Kirk Cousins would play, but it sure seems like Griffin is really going to give it a go, especially with a playoff berth still a possibility.

Robert Griffin III suffers knee injury, ligaments OK
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 11:48pm

The Washington Times - [Full Article]

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III was optimistic about the severity of his right knee injury Sunday evening before he departed FedEx Field to undergo an MRI.

**UPDATED 9:21 p.m.: An MRI Sunday night showed no serious ligament damage, according to a team spokesman. Griffin's status for next Sunday's game at Cleveland is undetermined.**

Fantasy Impact:

Griffin's status for Week 15 is uncertain, but he claimed he's going to fight through the injury and play. Fighting through the injury would likely mean he'll be limited to some extent, perhaps his ability to scramble. Kirk Cousins would get the start if RG3 can't play, but it looks like there's a lot to be determined this week.

Monday, October 8, 2012, 10:54am

The Washington Post - [Full Article]

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan declined to say if it is automatic that QB Kirk Cousins would start next Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field if Griffin is sidelined. The decision about Griffin’s playing status is out of the Redskins’ hands. Griffin, under NFL rules, must be cleared by an independent neurologist before being allowed to practice or play.

“We’ll make the decision that we think gives us the best chance to win,” Shanahan said of the potential choice between Cousins and Rex Grossman. “We’ll sit back and make those decisions at a later time.”

RGIII thinks he will play Week 6
Monday, October 8, 2012, 9:28am

The Washington Post - [Full Article]

After Robert Griffin III exited the game Sunday with a concussion, the Redskins announced that Griffin had been “shaken up” and his return to the game was questionable. No further update about Griffin’s injury status was provided during the game.

After the game, Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said it became apparent to the team quickly that Griffin had a concussion.

“At that time when he wasn’t really sure what the score was, what quarter it was, we knew he had a mild concussion, at least according to the doctors,” Shanahan said. “He feels good right now—a lot better right now. But that was the situation, why he didn’t go back into the game.”

Fantasy Impact:

Griffin tweeted that he was fine and he expects to play in Week 6 but not remember the score makes it seem a little more serious. Either way, he will still have to pass his concussion tests this week. Backup Kirk Cousins would start in place of Griffin against the Vikings if RGIII can't go, but Cousins doesn't possess the same skills Griffin does which always makes him a top play. We'll monitor RGIII's progress all week leading up to the game, but there's a chance you will need to go another direction at QB.

Robert Griffin III has a "mild concussion"
Sunday, October 7, 2012, 6:33pm

CSN Washington - [Full Article]

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III suffered a mild concussion during the third quarter of the Redskins’ 24-17 loss to the Falcons, according to coach Mike Shanahan.

On a third and goal play from the Atlanta three, the rookie quarterback scrambled to his right and got hit by linebacker Sean Weatherspoon. Griffin was slow getting up and had to be helped to the sideline.

A team spokesman said that Griffin was going to leave the stadium and go home. Per the NFL concussion protocol he will have to pass a baseline test and get cleared by an independent doctor before he can return to practice.

Fantasy Impact:

Kirk Cousins completed 5-of-9 passes for 111 yards for one TD and two interceptions.

Monday, August 6, 2012, 9:23pm

Rich Campbell on Twitter - [Full Article]

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said rookie Kirk Cousins will QB the third unit on Thursday.