The Washington Redskins signed running back Marcus Mason to a new contract.á The Washington area native will be in uniform for Sunday's game with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The signing is a "done deal" according to Chris Russel, Redskins beat reporter for 106.7 FM THE FAN who related the news on The Mike Wise Show this afternoon.
There are no other media reports about the Redskins and Mason yet, but the team has a clear need at running back. The Redskins reported on their Web Site that Ladell Betts and right guard Chad Rinehart are lost for the remainder of the season.
Starting running back Clinton Portis is expected to miss the game with Philadelphia.
Mason worked out for the New England Patriots this month, and he also spent time on the Baltimore Ravens and New YorkáJets rost ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Marcus Mason Returns To The Washington Redskins
Posted: 23rd November 2009 by Anthony Brown in NFLComments Off on BREAKING NEWS: Marcus Mason Returns To The Washington Redskins