ASHBURN, Va. - Colt McCoy will start at quarterback for the Washington Redskins if he is medically cleared to play, coach Jay Gruden said Thursday.
"We've had looks at all three quarterbacks," Gruden said Thursday. "Right now we feel like Colt is in the lead. If he gets a clean bill of health, he'll be our starter Sunday."
McCoy suffered a neck sprain in the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 24-0 loss to the Rams last Sunday, and noted the day after the game of his continued pain there, though tests taken this week revealed no structural damage.
He participated in the team's throwing drills and general practice Wednesday, saying a disc and some nerves in his neck were aggravated.
"I'm doing a lot better," he said after practice. "It has to continue to calm down. But I've seen significant recovery over the last few days."
Sources within the team have stated the injury is not a threat to McCoy's career.
McCoy is 1-2 as the team's starter and has thrown 4 touchdowns to 3 interceptions. Robert Griffin, whose relationship with Jay Gruden has been strained in recent weeks, is 1-3 as starter, and has been sacked 16 times in those games.
He relieved Colt McCoy after his injury, completing 3-of-4 pass attempts.
Washington (3-10) travels to play the New York Giants Sunday.
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