After being cleared by an independent neurologist to play in Week 1 for Washington, Robert Griffin III has been relegated to third string, according to a report.
With Kirk Cousins set to start, Jeff Darlington of NFL Network reports Colt McCoy—not RG3—will be the backup when Washington takes on the Miami Dolphins in Week 1.
This move shouldn’t surprise anyone who has been keeping track of recent developments in Washington as it relates to Griffin. Head coach Jay Gruden, general manager Scot McCloughan and the rest of the top brass have come to an accord about the No.