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Redskins RB Roy Helu Hopes To Attend OTA's After Turf-Toe Surgery

Roy Helu Jr. had surgery on February 5th to correct a lingering injury to his left foot, the Redskins running back said Friday. Helu got hurt in the season opener in 2012 and, after attempting to play through the discomfort, he eventually landed on the injured reserve list September 26, ending his second NFL season after only three games. The originally diagnosis was a turf toe...
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April 06, 2013  |  Discuss

Roy Helu recovering from foot surgery

On Friday, Redskins running back Roy Helu told CSNWashington.com that he underwent surgery on his foot back on February 5th after realizing that after months of rehab it still wasn’t right. “In January, I hit a road block, where I couldn’t sprint but everything else was great. I could jog at a high pace, I just couldn’t sprint,” Helu said in a phone conversation. “I made...
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April 05, 2013  |  Discuss

Roy Helu Runs Wild For Washington

Redskins running back Roy Helu further muddied the running back waters for the Redskins with his performance Wednesday night. Helu rushed for 90 yards and two scores on 15 carries and caught two passes for 34 yards in his return from two sore Achilles' tendons.Fantasy Spin:With Helu, Tim Hightower and Evan Royster all dealing with injuries, it was looking like Alfred Morris was...
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August 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Helu May Be Sideline For Rest Of Preseason

Redskins running back Roy Helu may not play again this preseason due to soreness in both of his Achilles' tendons.Fantasy Spin:John Keim of the Washington Examiner said Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told reporters that Helu was now dealing with issues with both of his Achilles (he had missed time this preseason with left Achilles tendinitis). Helu should go undrafted in most fantasy...
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August 20, 2012  |  Discuss
WHAT'S HIS NAME?

Redskins make ticket-printing gaffe

When printing out season tickets, the Washington Redskins suffered a printing gaffe: on the ticket featuring the image of running back Roy Helu Jr., his name is listed as "Robert."

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August 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Redskins concerned about Roy Helu’s durability

With training camp opening up, the Washington Redskins are looking for veteran Tim Hightower to be the starter coming out of the back field even though he’s coming off ACL surgery. According to Mike Jones of the Washington Post, the Redskins are concerned about Roy Helu’s durability.  Head coach Mike Shanahan needs him to prove that he can be given a heavier load without getting...
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July 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Roy Helu: A breakout season in store for 2012?

Without a doubt, one of the top rookies in the NFL and one of the star performers for the Washington Redskins last season was the rookie running back from the University of Nebraska in Roy Helu. The Skins were able to get Tim Hightower from the Cardinals in free agency and when Hightower went down
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March 08, 2012  |  Discuss

Washington Redskins Fall to 4-8 With a Painful Loss 19-34 Loss Against Jets

The Redskins 19-34 loss today to the Jets does not tell the full story of the game. For example, it does not adequately convey the phenomenon that seems to have occurred within this game where each team miraculously possessed the ability to turn their skills on and off like a light switch. First quarter Redskins were a completely different team than the one that took the field in...
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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss

Washington Redskins: Is Roy Helu ready for starting job?

Roy Helu appears to be the Redskins starting Running Back for the remainder of the season. But the question remains of whether or not he’s ready just yet. Given the enormous amount of injuries past running backs have incurred and an offensive line that is questionable at best, is it the right time to use him as an every-down back? It seems like only yesterday when head coach Mike...
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December 01, 2011  |  Discuss

Roy Helu a finalist for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu is a finalist for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors, the NFL announced today. Helu, who made his first start Sunday, recorded 14 catches for 105 yards and carried the ball 10 times for 41 yards in Washington’s 19-11 loss to San Francisco. His 14 receptions set a franchise single-game record that previously belonged to Art Monk, who recorded...
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November 08, 2011  |  Discuss
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