Redskins RB Portis visited specialists who examined Eagles RB Westbrook

In order to make sure there are not lingering affects before returning to the field in his Redskins jersey, the Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis went to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to visit concussion specialists.

Familiar place and familiar reason? Yeah that is where the Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was last week. The that were the same doctors who examined Westbrook, who has sustained two concussions in the last month.

Portis will have similar examinations as he sustained a concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons two weeks ago. Missing last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, he has also been ruled out for this week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

“We’re going to make sure we take care of all the details. We’re for Clinton getting well,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said. “Each day Clinton’s done a great job of communicating how he’s felt, and that’s what it’s going to take.”

More injuries to Redskins lineup

The Washington Redskins lineup is worrying as more players in Redskins jerseys got injured: running back Clinton Portis is doubtful for playing against the Denver Broncos next week, safety Chris Horton would be out for at least four to six weeks, and offensive lineman Mike Williams is to be out for two to four weeks. All are with injuries.

Portis has been recovering from a concussion since taking a helmet-to-helmet blow in the first quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. A test will be done on Tuesday and tell if the running back would be available for the Broncos game.

Already with left tackle Chris Samuels and right guard Randy Thomas on IR, the Redskins could have to put Horton and Williams on IR, too. Horton damaged a ligament in his left big toe and Williams tore his ligament in his ankle. Both need to see specialists to decide playing status for the rest of the season.