The Facts: The Redskins continue to bring Doctson along at a slow pace in his rehabilitation from season-long Achilles' tendon injuries. Doctson, Washington's first-round pick in 2016, still hasn't received clearance to run without restrictions, HC Jay Gruden said. "Not really," Gruden replied when asked if Doctson had made significant progress in his recovery. "I saw him running in the pool the other day, which is exciting. We're going to take it slow with him. I think month of February, I think is very important for his progress and then we'll see where he's at."
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The 22nd overall pick of the draft, Doctson appeared in just two games, recording a total of two catches for 66 yards. An injury during rookie minicamp at Redskins Park kept the 6-foot-2, 206-pounder from taking part in any full-squad practices. Despite resting the injury and receiving treatment all spring and the bulk of June and July, Doctson couldn’t take part in training camp or the preseason. He returned at the start of the regular season, but the injury flared up again in Week 3, and forced Doctson out of the remainder of the season. Doctors could never find anything more serious than strains after running multiple tests on Doctson’s Achilles’ tendons. Doctson said at season’s end that he anticipated making a full recovery this offseason.