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“98 Percent” Chance Robert Griffin III Plays In Week 16

Found December 21, 2012 on NFL Trade Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reporters on Friday that he’s “98 percent” sure that Robert Griffin III will be able to suit up against the Eagles in Week 16, per Zac Boyer. Griffin hasn’t been cleared by doctors yet, but Shanahan added that he expects that to come later tonight. RGIII was able to put in another full practice on Friday, so it seems very likely that he will be under center this weekend. We’ll have more regarding his status leading up to kickoff On Sunday. The post “98 Percent” Chance Robert Griffin III Plays In Week 16 appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors.
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