
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) hugs head coach Mike Shanahan in the closing seconds as the Redskins secure the NFC East title at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) tries to pick up a fumbled snap in the fourth quarter and injures his leg in the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Jan. 6, 2013. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) pats Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) on the head in the huddle in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, January 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) hauls in a first down reception in front of Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) during second-quarter action at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

andrew harnik/the washington times Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III jogs on the sideline to test out his injured knee after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of Sunday’s wild-card game at FedEx Field. James Andrews, the team’s senior orthopaedic consultant, disputed a claim by coach Mike Shanahan that he cleared Griffin to return Dec. 9 against Baltimore. Griffin subsequently left the game against the Ravens for good after initially returning and did not play for two weeks while his knee sprain healed.

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Rob Jackson (50) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) laughs with Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan on the sideline after running a 76 yards for a touchdown to put the Washington Redskins up 38-26 in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, October 14, 2012. (Craig Bisacre/ The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) watch warmups before the start of the final preseason game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Aug. 29, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) is congratulated by defensive back Jordan Pugh (32) after stopping Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant in the third quarter at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)