"Redskins running backs Clinton Portis and Ryan Torain, who are both dealing with injuries, dressed for and participated in practice Monday as the team returned from the bye week, but Coach Mike Shanahan said it was far too early to tell if either would be ready for the Nov. 15 game against Philadelphia.

"It's really hard to tell right now," Shanahan said. "I think I'll get a better feel over the next few days."

Portis suffered a torn groin muscle on Oct. 3 at Philadelphia, a game in which Torain wore down the Eagles in the fourth quarter of what became a 17-12 win. Torain carried 18 times for 70 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles, and with Portis out at least a month, he became the Redskins' featured back.

Torain's best games came in a Week 6 loss to Indianapolis, when he ran 20 times for 100 yards, and a Week 7 victory at Chicago, in which he carried 21 times for 125 yards - though he did fumble twice. But on the final play of the first half of an Oct. 31 loss at Detroit, Torain suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out the rest of the game.

Torain, who is clearly reluctant to give out any information about injuries - per Shanahan's wishes - practiced full-speed Monday. He acknowledged that the bye week had helped his hamstring heal. "