The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Portis will be working on his conditioning and strengthening the area around his swollen right knee for the time being. It would be very surprising if he were to practice anytime before next Monday and Bubba Tyer, director of sports medicine, laughed when someone suggested Clinton might participate in the scrimmage Saturday in Baltimore.
Diehards Line:According to Post staffer Jason La Canfora, it's a setback, but, the Redskins say, a minor setback and something not uncommon for a football player trying to get back into full playing shape after a lengthy absence due to tendinitis. Once Portis started cutting and turning and exposing the knee to contact, the knee was aggravated and discomfort set in. There is no set timetable for a return, but Tyer told La Canfora he expects it will be a matter of "days" for Portis to get back, and not "weeks. ..." Stay tuned.