Redskins wide receiver James Thrash (83) gets pulled down by the face mask by Jets cornerback Justin Miller during the second quarter of last night's game at FedEx Field. NICK WASS/

The Redskins' Rock Cartwright (31) dives for extra yards after having his legs knocked out from under him by the Jets' cornerback Justin Miller. NICK WASS/

New York's Leon Washington (29) returns a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter last night. The Jets' special teams had their way with the Redskins in the first half. NICK WASS/

Redskins vs Jets in preseason action

By ADAM HIMMELSBACH

Date published: 8/20/2006

By ADAM HIMMELSBACH

LANDOVER, Md.--Clinton Portis was the last player to come onto the field prior to the Redskins' preseason game against the New York Jets last night.

The star running back was wearing shorts, a T-shirt and a Redskins baseball cap as he walked slowly through the big, inflatable helmet at the corner of one end zone. And, most importantly, his left shoulder was in a sling. Portis partially dislocated that shoulder last Sunday during the first quarter of Washington's preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Last night the Redskins had a chance to forget about Portis' worrisome injury, at least for a few hours. Instead, they provided a few more concerns.

The Jets won the game, 27-14, and each Redskins unit had frustrating moments.

For the second straight week the first-team offense was stifled, as it was held scoreless and notched just three first downs in the opening quarter. The first-team defense allowed a 61-yard touchdown run on a reverse by Jets wideout Brad Smith, and the special-teams unit was smoked for an 87-yard kickoff return by Leon Washington.

Redskins second-year quarterback Jason Campbell, who is competing for the backup job, completed just 6 of 13 passes for 83 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.

But the biggest scare came with 9:27 left in the first quarter, when stalwart defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin sprained his knee. Griffin lay on the turf for a minute or two before standing up and jogging to the sidelines.

Griffin did not return to the game, but the Redskins coaches had to be glad to see the 300-pounder jogging, especially considering the way their team has been bruised and battered in the past week.

Cornerback Shawn Springs is expected to miss four to six weeks after having abdominal surgery last Tuesday. Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd missed last night's game with a hamstring injury. And, of course, Portis' status for the season-opener is in doubt.

Last night's game marked quarterback Patrick Ramsey's first appearance at FedEx Field since the Redskins traded him to the Jets this past offseason in exchange for a draft pick.

With probable Jets starter Chad Pennington absent because of a family illness, Ramsey started last night.

NFL preseason Jets 27, Redskins 14

Date published: 8/20/2006