Former Dallas RB Tashard Choice: 'I'm playing this week' against Cowboys
ByJon Machota / Special Contributor
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5:34 PM on Mon., Nov. 14, 2011 | Permalink
A hamstring injury has prevented Tashard Choice from carrying a football in a game since the Cowboys' 34-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams in Week 7. According to Choice, he'll be back on Sunday -- just in time to face his old team.
"I'm playing this week," Choice told The Washington Post on Monday.
Choice, who was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2008 draft, signed with Washington on Oct. 31 after Dallas released him. In his final game with the Cowboys, the 26-year-old carried twice for eight yards before injuring his shoulder.
Choice, who was listed as questionable last week, was primarily a reserve player in Dallas, rushing for 1,139 yards in 54 games.
Now, he feels healthy and ready to contribute to a Redskins backfield that has been hampered by injuries.
"I felt like I was about ready, but I just had a little doubt," Choice said. "You don't want to have that with a hamstring."
He added: "I'm just going to go in there and play -- get behind those guys and run to daylight. I'm excited about the opportunity. I've just got to make sure I'm healthy."
After being notified of his release, Choice tweeted: "I just want to say thanks to all the great dallas cowboy fans. My time in Dallas has come to an end and the best is yet come. God bless."
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ByJon Machota / Special Contributor
jonmachota32@yahoo.com | Bio
5:34 PM on Mon., Nov. 14, 2011 | Permalink
A hamstring injury has prevented Tashard Choice from carrying a football in a game since the Cowboys' 34-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams in Week 7. According to Choice, he'll be back on Sunday -- just in time to face his old team.
"I'm playing this week," Choice told The Washington Post on Monday.
Choice, who was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2008 draft, signed with Washington on Oct. 31 after Dallas released him. In his final game with the Cowboys, the 26-year-old carried twice for eight yards before injuring his shoulder.
Choice, who was listed as questionable last week, was primarily a reserve player in Dallas, rushing for 1,139 yards in 54 games.
Now, he feels healthy and ready to contribute to a Redskins backfield that has been hampered by injuries.
"I felt like I was about ready, but I just had a little doubt," Choice said. "You don't want to have that with a hamstring."
He added: "I'm just going to go in there and play -- get behind those guys and run to daylight. I'm excited about the opportunity. I've just got to make sure I'm healthy."
After being notified of his release, Choice tweeted: "I just want to say thanks to all the great dallas cowboy fans. My time in Dallas has come to an end and the best is yet come. God bless."
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