Former Redskins running back Clinton Portis didn’t play in the NFL during the 2011 season, but he hopes things change in 2012.
Portis will try and find a team to sign him this off-season.
Portis, who told NFL.com that he was “heartbroken” after the Redskins cut him, could not land a job after he was released, but he says that he is ready to play again.
“I’m ready to go back, ready to work things out and I’m open to idea of going out to prove that I can still play,” Portis told NFL.com. “I just turned 30 and with nine years in the NFL and six 1,000-yard seasons that’s enough right there to show what I can do. I’m just ready to go prove to whatever team that’s ready and willing to open the doors to go out and prove it.”
While Portis does have a lot of mileage on him, some teams may think about signing Portis after seeing what the Broncos did with Willis McGahee. Many people thought McGahee had run his course, but he proved everyone wrong in 2011.
McGahee’s situation is very similar to Portis’. Last year McGahee was released by the Ravens, which made him a free agent, and was a 30-year-old back with success in the league. When he became the starting running back, he rushed for over 1,000 yards (1,199) and helped the Broncos make the playoffs.
I’m not saying that Portis will rush for 1,000 yards this season, I’m just saying that his days may not be over yet. If he truly is motivated, he should be able to find a spot on a team somewhere.