Sports News Alert: Redskins release Clinton Portis

---------------------------------------- Sports News Alert: Redskins release Clinton Portis February 28, 2011 2:26:54 PM ---------------------------------------- The Redskins announced Monday that they have released running back Clinton Portis, the second-leading rusher in franchise history with 6,824 yards. "Clinton provided excitement from the very first time he touched the ball as a Redskin and we were lucky to witness every ounce of energy, effort and passion he has given ever since," Redskins Owner Daniel M. Snyder said in a statement released by the team. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/AADB45/ZB0CDJ/0GZ266/1EUUSC/GH4ZS/D5/h For more information, visit washingtonpost.com. ---------------------------------------- Get closer to the story. Download The Washington Post app for iPad. http://itunes.com/app/thewashingtonpostforipad ---------------------------------------- Get sports breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting SPORTS to 98999. Redskins-only text alerts: Text REDSKINS to 98999. Manage your e-mail subscriptions To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- Copyright 2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071