RICHMOND, Virginia -- Washington Redskins receiver Josh Doctson was discussing the early part of his camp Saturday when he said he was happy to show one thing more than anything else. He was healthy.
A day later he hurt his hamstring. Doctson was being evaluated Sunday night to determine the severity of a hamstring injury suffered during a 7-on-7 drill in practice. Doctson spent the rest of the practice in the trainers’ tent, laying down with his right leg propped up. He spoke to coach Jay Gruden afterward, then walked with a limp into the locker room, a towel over his head.
Doctson dealt with two Achilles’ issues last year from May 25 through the end of the season. Because of it, he didn’t practice until late in training camp and only played in two games before needing to shut it down for the season. But his Achilles have not been a problem since the winter.
Throughout camp, Doctson had been showing why the Redskins liked him in the first place. He has been among the standouts, displaying smooth route-running and athleticism. On a route in one-on-ones, Doctson showed his skill. He patiently set up corner Dashaun Phillips with his footwork, freezing him before cutting to the outside for an open reception from quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Saturday, he showed his athleticism with a nice catch on a fade in the end zone, extending his arms for a grab over corner Bashaud Breeland. Doctson is 6-foot-2, but has a 41-inch vertical leap.
When healthy, Doctson will be one of the Redskins top three receivers, along with Terrelle Pryor and Jamison Crowder.
