October 22, 2008 Cornelius Griffin has been ruled out for the Redskins Week 8 game against the Lions with a shoulder injury, according to the AP.
Our View:Griffen could be ready for this weeks game but head coach Jim Zorn said they are going to give him another week to recover.
October 20, 2008 Cornelius Griffin's shoulder injury is still very painful and he may potentially sit out Week 8 against Detroit, according to the Washington Post. Coach Jim Zorn noted that Griffin is "really hurting" with the injury.
Our View:Griffin holds little fantasy value for IDP leagues, but he is a solid NFL defensive tackle, and rookie Kevin Smith and the Lions' ground attack would benefit if he is forced to sit out this weekend.
October 12, 2008 Cornelius Griffin has been upgraded to probable for today's battle against the Rams, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He missed most of the week's practices while nursing a shoulder injury.
Our View:Griffin is the Redskins' best interior lineman, and his presence would make it more difficult for the Rams, namely Steven Jackson, to run the ball.
October 6, 2008 Cornelius Griffin is set to undergo an MRI for his injured left shoulder, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:Coach Jim Zorn noted that Griffin has a sprain and the team will try to get him ready for Sunday against the Rams. Griffin holds very little fantasy value, but he is a solid defensive tackle, and his absence would benefit Steven Jackson and the Rams' ground attack.
October 5, 2008 The Washington Post is reporting that Cornelius Griffin suffered a right-shoulder sprain in the Redskins Week 5 win over the Eagles.
Our View:The Redskins did not say how severe the injury was.
