afparent Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 Hall, Griffin Upgraded; Haley Out By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com November 26, 2004 Defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin and kicker John Hall have been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Griffin's backup, Jermaine Haley, has been downgraded to out for the game. If Hall is able to play, it would be his first game since Week 6 when he suffered a groin injury during a practice. Ola Kimrin replaced him and was 6-of-9 in field goal attempts. "I think John is real encouraged," head coach Joe Gibbs said. Hopefully we'll have him this week. It will be great to finally get a player back from injury." Like Hall, Griffin began the week listed as questionable after missing last Sunday's game against Philadelphia due to a hip injury. He was able to participate in several practices this week, convincing coaches to upgrade him. Haley missed all of the team's practices this week due to a knee injury. He will not make the trip to Pittsburgh. As expected, linebacker LaVar Arrington (knee), defensive end Phillip Daniels (groin) and right tackle Randy Thomas (hamstring) have been listed as out for Sunday's game. Listed as probable for Sunday's game are the following: left tackle Chris Samuels (ankle), running back Ladell Betts (ankle) and cornerback Fred Smoot (shoulder). After Wednesday's practice, Gibbs was asked if he had ever experienced a season with so many significant injuries. "No, I don't think so," he replied. "We thought back on that one the other day and I can say that we never have. We were talking about last year and the count was like three guys or something that were out. I think it is real unusual and it kind of goes along with everything that has happened to us this year. "I'll look at the plus-side of it. We have been able to look at a lot of people and we have had a lot of free agents step up for us." The Steelers list four players as out for Sunday's game: Linebacker Kendrell Bell, wide receiver Plaxico Burress, defensive end Brett Keisel and cornerback Chad Scott. Larry Foote is expected to start for Bell at right inside linebacker and Willie Williams is expected to start for Scott. The Steelers list Lee Mays as the backup to Burress on the team's depth chart, but they have named Antwaan Randle El as the starter. Listed as questionable for the Steelers are the following: linebacker James Harrison, cornerback Chidi Iwuomo, tight end Jay Riemersma and running backs Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis. Listed as probable is running back Verron Hayes. www.redskins.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 John Hall is back! Does this mean we'll make field goals over 30 yards away now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDiplomat Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 Originally posted by Sweet Sassy Molassy John Hall is back! Does this mean we'll make field goals over 30 yards away now? You know what Sassy? I think you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 I thought Lavar might be back for this game. Didn't think he'd start or contribute much, but at least be in pads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 This is great news. We need everyone healthy to have a shot against the Steelers. Griffin alone goes along way to help against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 yeh, we've missed Griffin, especially last week. Now if only a healthy Lavar could come back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 man the steelers are hurting also...the players that are definately out for them are strong contributers and they have a lot of good questionable players. watch, if we do beat them, pastabelly and all those antiskins reporters are going to say how this doesnt count against Big Ben because his team was descimated by injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilGeniuz Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 NICE. we need hall back and im happy about griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garg8050 Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Originally posted by skns4life man the steelers are hurting also...the players that are definately out for them are strong contributers and they have a lot of good questionable players. watch, if we do beat them, pastabelly and all those antiskins reporters are going to say how this doesnt count against Big Ben because his team was descimated by injuries. I could care less what anybody says...we just need a WIN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 good news , hall and griffin is good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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