The Redskins quarterback, who suffered ACL and LCL injuries during last year’s postseason, told reporters at the team’s practice facility Thursday that he “without a doubt” plans to be back with the team when training camp opens next month.
“One: It’s a month [away]. And then, two, it’s just how I feel, and how it’s progressed,” Griffin said. “Over the last three weeks, I’ve had a lot of progress and I feel a lot better. … While training camp’s a month, month and a half away … I feel really good about that. And then the start of the season is even farther than that. … That’s why I say ‘without a doubt.'”
NFL.com’s Albert Breer reports that Griffin threw for about 30 minutes during organized team activities on Thursday and even accelerated to nearly a full sprint during conditioning runs.
Adrian Peterson‘s near-miraculous recovery last season has caused many to downplay the severity of ACL injuries, which have been known to sideline athletes for a full calendar year. RGIII underwent reconstructive knee surgery on January 9, less than five months ago.
“I think [the start of camp] is the right target if I’m ready,” Griffin said. “If I’m not, I can swallow my pride.”
The Redskins’ first preseason game is slated for Aug. 8 against the Tennessee Titans.