Kirk Cousins Reportedly to Start for Injured Robert Griffin III vs. Browns

December 16, 2012   ·   Mike Hoag   ·   Jump to comments

Kirk Cousins will start in place of injured Robert Griffin III for the Washington Redskins in their critical Week 15 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN (via Twitter):
At team meeting minutes ago, Redskins players were informed Kirk Cousins will start at Cleveland, according to text from person in room.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 16, 2012 Griffin took to Twitter following the breaking news on Saturday night, claiming the decision was out of his hands:
The decision was not my own...But I will be there for my team!!! In every way I possibly can
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 16, 2012 Washington had been playing coy with Griffin’s status throughout the week in order to keep Cleveland guessing during its preparation.
The guessing game is apparently over.
Cousins, a fellow rookie and fourth-round pick of the Redskins, was brought in to be an insurance policy in the event the highly to...

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