National Football League

Redskins' Portis out; Torain to start

Published Oct. 6, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reports Wednesday that starting RB Clinton Portis will miss four to six weeks with a third degree groin separation.

Portis was injured during last week’s win at the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Ryan Torain, who took over for him, will start this week’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Recently signed RB Chad Simpson will back him up.

Torain was terrific last week against the Eagles. He ran with a solid pad level and power. Simpson is more of a change of pace back, but could see time in passing situations.

As first reported by FOXSports.com, the team re-signed rookie RB Keiland Williams to the practice squad on Tuesday. Williams could be signed off there to see a passing down role.