December 13-- Thomas to IR

G Randy Thomas was placed on IR, the team re-signed guard Rick Demulling to fill his roster spot.. Thomas completely tore his triceps muscle in week two but stayed in condition and attempted to make a comeback in the last game against the Bears.. He lasted about two series when the pain returned to his arm and he realized he would not be able to block effectively.. He is expected to undergo more tests to see how much damage is in his arm, but his season is over.. Thomas should be back to complete health by the time OTA practices resume in March..

Vinny Cerrato was on Redskins radio at Noon today and was asked about Jon Jansen's future with Stephon Heyer showing some talent at the right tackle position.. Cerrato said, "sometimes it's not always the best player who is best for you. Jansen is a big part of the leadership on this team." He was intimating that he doesn't believe Jansen's future with the team is in doubt.

Injury report: Missing practice today: QB Jason Campbell (knee), DE Phillip Daniels (knee), CB John Eubanks (toe), DT Cornelious Griffin (sick), C Mike Pucillo (back), WR James Thrash (ankle/personal)

The Giants injury report was the same as yesterday except for these changes: TE Jeremy Shockety was out of practice (stomach).. S criag Dahl (ankle) and CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) both particpated in limited practice after missing Wednesday's session..

WR Santana Moss was asked about playing in Giants Stadium, certainly a tough place for the Skins in recent years, his anser was funny though saying, "How tough is it? I don't know, When I played for the Jets, a lot of people came in and beat us. I don't think it was tough for everybody." He made sure it was known he wasn't bashing the Jets..

Line of the day from the locker room came from one unnamed player who blurted out while the medai was in there, "Headline, the major leaguers are done, they are all on dope!"

Gregg Williams credited Joe Gibbs for keeping the team together through all the adversity and having the team in position to play a meaningful game this weekend.. Asked about his secondary and all the injuries there, Williams said Laron Landry can and is working well at the free safety position vacated by Sean Taylor.. He also praised the off-season additions of depth..