Bashaud Breeland Injury: Updates on Redskins CB's Ankle and Return

Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland hadn't played since he was carted off the field in Week 3 against the New York Giants after suffering an ankle injury. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Breeland Active vs. Eagles

Sunday, Oct. 16

The Redskins announced Breeland is ready to play against the Eagles on Sunday.

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Latest on Breeland's Practice Status

Friday, Oct. 14

The Redskins announced Breeland practiced in full on Friday after being limited the previous two days.

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Breeland Injury Details Revealed

Monday, Sept. 26

Head coach Jay Gruden told reporters Breeland suffered a strained tendon in his ankle and is week-to-week, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.com.

Breeland exited the stadium on crutches after the game Sunday, per Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post. X-rays on the injury were negative, according to JP Finlay of CSN Mid-Atlantic.

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Redskins' Secondary Depth Lacking Behind Breeland

Washington doesn't have much in the way of experience at corner behind its two starters. Greg Toler is a seasoned vet, but both Dashaun Phillips and Quinton Dunbar are in their second seasons. 

In his third season out of Clemson, Breeland had already racked up 19 tackles and one interception in Washington's first two games. While newcomer Josh Norman provided a lift to the secondary, Washington needs Breeland healthy to make the unit functional.