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Redskins Vs. Panthers: Rex Grossman Out Sick, Possibly With Pneumonia, According To Report

Earlier Sunday reports were circulating that newly demoted Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman might miss Sunday's game with the Carolina Panthers because he was ill, possibly with the flu. Via Kelli Johnson of Comcast Sportsnet, it appears Grossman is indeed sick, and might actually have pneumonia:

I'm told Grossman has the flu but they fear it may be worse than that. Source tells me the word pneumonia was thrown around in Lockeroom
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Washington better hope John Beck survives the entire game against Carolina, or they might be pulling fans out of the stands to take snaps without Rex as a backup. Just another Sunday funday in Redskins land, right?

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