"Injured Redskins running backs Clinton Portis and Ryan Torain both practiced Wednesday, though Coach Mike Shanahan said both were sore - and that Torain's injured hamstring held him back more than expected.

"Ryan was a little bit more sore than I thought he would be," Shanahan said. "Didn't get a lot of reps; said it was a little tight."

Both return specialist Chad Simpson and newly signed James Davis, who is on the practice squad for now, took reps as the Redskins began preparations for Monday night's game against Philadelphia. Neither Simpson nor Davis has a carry this season.

Portis said Tuesday in a radio interview that his groin was sore after he worked out Monday. Shanahan added that Portis must work his way back into football shape before he takes the field in competition."