Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
Redskins Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels could end up missing the remainder of the season because of a neck injury, according to a Washington Post report. Citing anonymous sources, the Post indicated that a condition called stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spine, could cause the Redskins to place Samuels on injured reserve.
Samuels will meet with more specialists Tuesday and the Redskins will be patient with him as he makes a decision on his future, according to a club source. The way this thing is headed, I'd be surprised if Samuels is able to return during the '09 season. If he can't return, Stephon Heyer would become the full-time left tackle and Mike Williams, a man who was out of football for four years, will take over at right tackle. I wouldn't expect to hear anything definitive with Samuels until next Wednesday at the earliest.
Zorn continues to fight for his job while fielding what has to be one of the most underwhelming offensive lines in the league. Will Montgomery at right guard do anything for you? Keep your eye on that "Monday Night Football" game coming up against the Eagles. Zorn could be coaching for his job -- or what's left of it -- that night.
Redskins Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels could end up missing the remainder of the season because of a neck injury, according to a Washington Post report. Citing anonymous sources, the Post indicated that a condition called stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spine, could cause the Redskins to place Samuels on injured reserve.
"I think it is concerning, because we care about his health," Zorn told The Post. "Because of the other doctors involved in trying to read this thing, it's the time that it's taking to get any answers -- that's what's hard. We just have to wait it out. But we're going to think very positive about this situation. I think he is as well. He's got an excellent attitude towards the waiting. That's the frustrating part, is just waiting for the results."
Samuels will meet with more specialists Tuesday and the Redskins will be patient with him as he makes a decision on his future, according to a club source. The way this thing is headed, I'd be surprised if Samuels is able to return during the '09 season. If he can't return, Stephon Heyer would become the full-time left tackle and Mike Williams, a man who was out of football for four years, will take over at right tackle. I wouldn't expect to hear anything definitive with Samuels until next Wednesday at the earliest.
Zorn continues to fight for his job while fielding what has to be one of the most underwhelming offensive lines in the league. Will Montgomery at right guard do anything for you? Keep your eye on that "Monday Night Football" game coming up against the Eagles. Zorn could be coaching for his job -- or what's left of it -- that night.
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Mosley, an award-winning writer for The Dallas Morning News for seven years, joined ESPN.com in January 2007. Mosley, a Baylor graduate, writes columns, features and blogs for ESPN.com.