Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth underwent an MRI Thursday that found no damage to his knee. Haynesworth has complained of soreness in the knee after failing a conditioning test required by coach Mike Shanahan. Haynesworth has not participated in practices yet but is instead observing drills and worked with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett after practice Thursday.
After missing spring workouts in protest of the Redskins’ new 3-4 defensive scheme, Haynesworth has to catch up to learn the defense. The former All-Pro defensive tackle and 100 million dollar man has lost approximately 35 pounds since last season when he missed four games due to injuries.
Shanahan has made a point to prevent Haynesworth from practicing until he passes his conditioning test. Will Shanahan relent and allow Haynesworth to practice if he continues to fail the test? If Haynesworth doesn’t pass the test will it become a major distraction?
Here are some other training camp questions:
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- Albert Haynesworth (without helmet) watches practice as GM Bruce Allen looks on. All photos by Mike Frandsen
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- Redskins linebacker Chris Wilson.
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- Hey, nobody knew who Joe Jacoby was when he started out. Clint Oldenburg has the size of Jake and the number of Russ Grimm.
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- Redskins safety Reed Doughty.
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- Offensive tackle Selvish Capers, not being selfish with the autographs.
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- Redskins fans watch training camp. (Notice the Art Monk jersey!)
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- Skins fans watch practice (C’mon, man! Switch to a McNabb Skins jersey!)
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- Skins huddle up as practice ends.
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- Come on, people. It’s only Skins kicker Graham Gano. He’s not even a household name in his own household.
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- Starting the Skins fans young!
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Tags: Albert Haynesworth, conditioning test, Jim Haslett, knee, Mike Shanahan, MRI, Redskins practice
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