ASHBURN, Va. — Redskins coach Mike Shanahan announced Friday that Rex Grossman will be his starting quarterback for the rest of the season, beginning with Sunday’s game at Dallas.
Donovan McNabb will be the No. 2 quarterback against the Cowboys, then drop to No. 3 behind Grossman and John Beck for the final two games of the season.
And after that? “I also told (McNabb),” Shanahan said, “that I cannot guarantee him that he will be back next year.”
McNabb, who ranks 25th in the NFL with a 77.1 passer rating, did not comment, saying “No! No! No!” to reporters.
Footnotes.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (concussion) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Patriots, but coach Mike McCarthy said, “The door is open for Aaron Rodgers to play in the game.”
• Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (Achilles tendon and calf) is likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Jets.
• Saints quarterback Drew Brees is the 2010 male athlete of the year, chosen by members of The Associated Press.
• Vikings receiver Percy Harvin (migraines) said he’ll “definitely” play Monday night against the Bears.
• Jets defensive lineman Trevor Pryce (hip) will not play Sunday at Pittsburgh.
