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RG3 is likely to play for Skins vs. Eagles

Redkins quarterback Robert Griffin III is listed as probable for tomorrow’s game against the Eagles.

“When I say ‘probable,’ there’s a very, very good chance he’s going to play,” Shanahan said following Griffin’s third consecutive day of full participation in practice. “It doesn’t look like there’s any setbacks with him. But if something crazy happened, obviously, we would know before the game.

“But talking to him after practice, he’s fine.”

Shanahan had maintained all week Griffin’s clearance to play was up to the team’s doctors as they closely observed the quarterback for any swelling in the knee he injured two weeks ago against Baltimore.

Shanahan said he expected to receive official word from the doctors later yesterday, but in all likelihood, Griffin will play.

“If I put him as probable, it’s 98 percent, so that’s pretty good. I know I’m not a doctor,” Shanahan said with a chuckle, “but he took all the reps today.”

Griffin missed last week’s win over the Browns as fellow rookie Kirk Cousins filled in, making his first career start in a 38-21 victory.