Redskins WR Josh Doctson “fine”, expected to miss less than a week
By Ian Cummings
Yesterday, Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson suffered an apparent shoulder injury. There was initial optimism on the injury’s lack of severity, and now we have confirmation that Doctson won’t miss much time.
Josh Doctson‘s injury occurred when he landed hard on his shoulder in the end zone at Washington Redskins training camp, being covered by cornerback Josh Norman.
Doctson would leave practice, and for part of the day, there was little more than speculation surrounding the ailment. But later on, a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport claimed that Doctson had a minor AC joint separation,and would not miss much time. Today, in a pre-practice press conference, Jay Gruden echoed those words, describing the injury as a bruised shoulder.
Here’s what Gruden had to say, per D.C. sports reporter Stephen Whyno. Short and to the point: “Josh is okay. Everything checked out fine.”
Football is a fast-paced sport, even in training camp. Players get dinged up all the time. It’s the risk that all NFL players take, putting the pads on every day. With so many quick movements and so much contact, minor setbacks are bound to occur. Doctson experienced one yesterday, but it won’t sideline him for long.
Doctson will miss today’s practice, and on Friday, the team has a day off. He should be back in the action this weekend, and based on the status of the injury, he should be able to pick up where he left off. Doctson was having a great training camp before his injury, showing off the high-flying athleticism that got him selected in the first round by the Redskins back in 2016.
Nevertheless, Doctson will be out for at least a day or two, leaving someone else to take his place at the X-receiver slot. In the midst of this brief window of opportunity, look for Robert Davis, Brian Quick, and Maurice Harris to get more first-team reps in Doctson’s stead, as the team looks to choose two out of those three players to take the fifth and sixth spots at receiver.
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In other injury news, Matt Ioannidis has reportedly been dealing with a turf toe issue throughout camp. According to Chad Ryan of Redskins Capital Connection, the injury has not affected his play, and he’s looked very good on the defensive line. Be sure to stay with us here at Riggo’s Rag to keep an eye on all the latest updates!