Robert Griffin III took part fully in practice Wednesday for the first time since dislocating his left ankle Sept. 14 and, if he makes it through this week without any setbacks, is expected to start Sunday in Minnesota, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
Speaking at his daily post-practice press conference Wednesday afternoon, Coach Jay Gruden said he hadn’t seen enough yet to determine whether Griffin would be ready to start Sunday’s game, or if Griffin would benefit from more time to get reacclimated to the role and responsibilities that go with it.
“It’s all going to depend on how he does in practice tomorrow and Friday and moving forward, and how I feel like he’s coming back,” Gruden said after the Redskins held a light practice that he characterized as a “glorified walk-through” in shorts and without pads.
Two people with knowledge of the situation said that Griffin definitely has a chance to start Sunday, but cautioned that the decision hinged on Griffin emerging from the week of practice without a setback, or significant struggles in regaining his command of the offense.
They said that Gruden plans to continue to evaluate Griffin’s play under heavier workloads on Thursday and Friday before making a final determination.
Another person who spoke on condition of anonymity said that Griffin and his coaches are making strong push in their efforts to prepare him for his first start since Week 2. But they cautioned that while all signs point toward the quarterback making his return, a final decision had yet to be made.
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