Donovan McNabb’s slight ankle injury will keep him out of Friday’s game against the Jets and, most likely, out of the final preseason game as well.
Donovan McNabb’s Status Uncertain For Opener
Asked on Sunday for an update on the status of the sprained ankle McNabb suffered in the Redskins second preseason game, head coach Mike Shanahan said, “I really don’t know for sure. That’s why it’s day by day. We’ll see how it goes.”
While that obviously doesn’t rule him out, at this point there’s a decent chance that McNabb could miss the opener against Dallas. Even if he plays, it may not be the best scenario to make a first appearance in a month. Remember that McNabb ended his career with the Eagles with subpar performances in consecutive weeks against the Cowboys. Each time, the Cowboys exploited poor Eagles pass blocking to sack McNabb four times. The Redskins offensive line isn’t likely to provide much better protection. So unless McNabb’s ankle makes a complete recovery between now and Week 1, he isn’t going to be the best option at QB come Sept. 12.
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