PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5 -- As they prepared to face the
NFL's sixth-ranked offense, the
Washington Redskins had nearly as many substitutes as starters in their practice-field defensive group last week.
Jason Taylor, the star offseason acquisition, was out with a calf injury.
Andre Carter, the other starter at defensive end, was in California handling a family matter. Linebacker
Marcus Washington was out with a recurring hamstring problem, and cornerback
Shawn Springs was sidelined with a calf issue.
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