Gains Through Pain ; Portis Produces Despite a Long List of Injuries

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Clinton Portis had a message for three of his fellow 1,000-yard rushers who practiced Wednesday, three days after the New York Giants battered him during the 12th game of the regular season.

"If you come out and push it [on Wednesday], congratulations to those guys who can play on Sunday and practice Wednesday and Thursday," he said. "For me, seven years in, the wear and tear on my body, I can't."

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Gains Through Pain ; Portis Produces Despite a Long List of Injuries

Atlanta's Michael Turner, the New York Jets' Thomas Jones and Chicago's Matt Forte practiced that day and didn't appear on the injury report, but Portis watched the Washington Redskins' afternoon workout from the sideline. Long admired for his ability and willingness to play ...

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