It was a beautiful day Wednesday at Commanders Park in Ashburn for the second day of this week’s OTAs. The Commanders were on the practice field, getting in some action, while the team hosted multiple visitors.
One of the greatest running backs in franchise history, Clinton Portis, was at practice Wednesday and took time to speak to Washington’s running backs.
Had some visitors at practice today @TheRealC_Portis breaking it down with the RBs pic.twitter.com/NX4nzToUkH
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 31, 2023
Portis played seven years in Washington and is second in franchise history in rushing yards, only behind Pro Football Hall of Famer John Riggins. Portis is one of Washington’s most popular players from the Daniel Snyder era.
Portis wasn’t the only former Washington player at practice Wednesday. Ray Brown, who remarkably played 20 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman, spent two stints with the then-Redskins, a total of nine of his 20 NFL seasons. After retirement, Brown jumped into coaching and spent seven seasons as an assistant under current head coach Ron Rivera in Carolina.
Brown spoke to the entire team, reminding them that success during the season begins now, in the offseason. And that he — and former Washington players — are rooting for them.
Ray Brown shared a special message to the team 💛 pic.twitter.com/7UKzRNPpNx
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 31, 2023
Brown, 60, looks like he could still line up at left tackle for the Commanders.
