Samuels expected to announce retirement this week

As we previously reported in October, Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels plans to retire because of a severe neck injury, and he is expected to announce his decision in a news conference this week at Redskins Park. With free agency beginning Friday, the timing of the move makes sense for the Redskins, who are in the process reshaping the organization and roster under Coach Mike Shanahan's direction. The Redskins have known since October that Samuels's career was over because of the injury he suffered early in an Oct. 11 loss at Carolina. He also has stenosis. Samuels consulted with many specialists, several of whom warned him about the possibility of becoming paralyzed if he attempted to prolong his career, people familiar with the situation said, but questions about his playing status lingered publicly because Samuels declined to officially announce he would not return for an 11th season with the