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John Keim, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Jay Gruden: Bashaud Breeland's knee 'OK'

ASHBURN, Va., -- Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland injured his knee near the end of practice, but coach Jay Gruden said the rookie should be fine. However, they probably won’t know until Saturday whether he will play against Minnesota.

Breeland is starting for the injured DeAngelo Hall and is coming off his best game of the season, with several key plays in the win against Dallas.

Gruden said during his news conference that the injury was not serious. Later, during his weekly appearance on ESPN980, Gruden said Breeland had the knee checked out and that "it looks like it’ll be OK." Gruden called it a sprain and said they will find out more Saturday. They want to make sure it doesn’t swell overnight.

The injury occurred late in practice when Breeland’s foot got caught in the grass.

If Breeland can’t play, then the Redskins could turn to veteran Tracy Porter or second-year player Chase Minnifield.

"We have other guys, but obviously we want Breeland," Gruden said.

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