"Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan's regular Monday media availability began with nearly 20 questions about tight end Fred Davis and Trent Williams, both of whom are expected to miss the remainder of the season because of multiple failed drug tests. And nearly 20 times, in one fashion or another, Shanahan said he can't specifically address the status of either player because NFL has yet formally notify him of any pending action.

"It's something you have to deal with. It's reality," Shanahan said. "We've got a situation here where we have two excellent football players, and we'll find out shortly what their status is.""