LANDOVER, Md. -- Running back Roy Helu and starting inside linebacker Keenan Robinson are among the Washington Redskins' inactives for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Helu missed last week with a sprained big toe -- he looked good at times during individual drills Thursday, but it's a tricky injury for any skill position player. The Redskins will use the same rotation as last week, with Silas Redd and Chris Thompson taking turns as the third-down back. They also used fullback Darrel Young at times, though mostly in a blocking role.
Robinson was listed as doubtful so his not playing isn't a big surprise. It's tough to lose a good athletic and speedy inside linebacker against the Eagles' offense, which forces defenses to defend the entire width of the field. Will Compton will take over for Robinson.
Among the other Redskins inactives: cornerback Kenny Okoro, linebacker Gabe Miller, receiver Leonard Hankerson, defensive end Jason Hatcher, and guard Josh LeRibeus.
