IT WAS Good a few years ago - Redskins release Clinton Portis
via Redskins Insider on 2/28/11
Updated: 2:12 p.m. The Redskins announced Monday that they have released running back Clinton Portis, the second-leading rusher in franchise history with 6,824 yards. "Clinton provided excitement from the very first time he touched the ball as a Redskin and we were lucky to witness every ounce of energy, effort and passion he has given ever since," Redskins Owner Daniel M. Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "We have been through a lot both on and off of the field and we would like to wish him and his family the very best. He will always be a Redskin and go down as one of the franchise's all-time greats." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clinton Portis says that he expects to be released by the Washington Redskins on Monday. Speaking with Washington Post columnist Mike Wise on his radio show with Holden Kushner on 106.7 The Fan, Portis said that the 