ASHBURN, Virginia -- For the last week it was obvious that quarterback Case Keenum would start the Washington Redskins' season opener. But coach Jay Gruden wasn't ready to make it official. Finally, on Sunday, Gruden did just that, saying Keenum would start the season opener at Philadelphia.
Keenum won a competition that never developed because Colt McCoy is still dealing with issues from the broken right leg he suffered in December. McCoy isn't having pain issues, but rather is still strengthening his leg so he can plant and throw stronger, a source said.