CINCINNATI — It could be a smoke screen or just a cautious assessment of his quarterback’s health, but coach Mike Shanahan said he’s not certain Donovan McNabb will be available for the Redskins’ season opener against the Cowboys.
“I really don’t know for sure,” Shanahan said Sunday. “That’s why it’s day by day. We’ll see how it goes.”
McNabb hasn’t practiced since spraining his left ankle in the second preseason game against the Ravens. He sat out Friday’s game against the Jets and watched Sunday’s practice with a black sleeve on his left leg.
The news from Shanahan was more positive concerning running back Clinton Portis, who sprained his right ankle against the Jets.
“I don’t think it’s too serious. It’s not a big setback,” Shanahan said. “I would anticipate him being able to practice in a couple of days.”
Bengals waive Bryant
CINCINNATI — Wide receiver Antonio Bryant was released by the Bengals, who signed him to a four-year, $28 million contract in March thinking he would be their long-term complement to Chad Ochocinco.
Jets cut Coles
NEW YORK — The Jets released veteran Laveranues Coles, a month after they brought him back to add depth at the wide receiver position.
• Outside linebacker Calvin Pace will have surgery to repair his broken right foot and will miss the Jets’ opener.
The Associated Press
