The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Although the Redskins have not officially released the news, Portis’ time in Washington is over. “I should be released today,” Portis said during an appearance on 106.7 The Fan Monday morning. “It was a decision that was best for the both of us.”

Diehards Line:Portis spent the last seven years with the Redskins since arriving in a trade with the Denver Broncos. He was due $8.3 million next year but saw the last two seasons end with a concussion and a groin injury. At last week’s NFL Scouting Combine, HC Mike Shanahan said Portis would be allow to test the free agent market. "There’s no hard feelings,” Portis said. “It was a mutual decision. They gave me the opportunity to re-do my deal or re-structure and continue to talk and try to make a move but for the organization and after seven years, for myself, maybe it’s best. ...” Stay tuned. We'll follow up when the move is officially announced.