Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says Clinton Portis will be the starting running back when training camp opens.

I’m avoiding the Redskins backfield on fantasy draft day. Even Clinton Portis.

Brian Westbrook is expected to visit the Redskins, which could provide yet another source of motivation for an already committed Clinton Portis.

Kevin Mawae’s playing days might not be over in Tennessee, the Redskins have an open competition at running back and Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has been spending time with American troops overseas. To find out more, go Around the Web…

While Mike Shanahan’s comments Wednesday on Albert Haynesworth are garnering the most attention, his opinions on the position battles at quarterback and running back were too good not to pass on.

It looks like another backfield committee is imminent, as Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson could share work in Washington. Fantasy owners beware.

The addition of Larry Johnson makes Clinton Portis even less attractive in 2010 fantasy drafts.

Free-agent RB Larry Johnson has agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $12 million with the Redskins, according to a league source.

Redskins officials are picking up free-agent RB Larry Johnson at the airport this afternoon, according to team sources, and they are very much interested in signing him.

If new Redskins running backs coach Bobby Turner‘s words are any indication, the team might stick with Clinton Portis.

NFL.com’s Steve Wyche reported Tuesday night that the Titans could part ways with veterans Kevin Mawae, Keith Bulluck and Kyle Vanden Bosch.

Redskins RB Clinton Portis, who played under Mike Shanahan for two years in Denver, can’t wait to be reunited with his former head coach.

Redskins RB Clinton Portis thinks he can still help his team in 2010. I’m not so sure he can help fantasy owners, though.

The Washington Redskins have placed RB Clinton Portis on season-ending injured reserve due to a concussion. So for the 85 percent of you out there who have held onto the veteran back on NFL.com, now is the time to release him.

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s what’s happening with some of the notable injuries.