The Redskins injury list grew in Chicago although it seems they avoided any major issues. Meanwhile, the team continues to monitor the progress of a few players who sat out against the Bears.

As far as injuries from last Saturday, running back Rob Kelley got an MRI on a knee that limited his participation in the second half in Chicago. Jay Gruden said the knee “checked out” and that he should be able to practice later in the week.

Gruden believes that Kelley could have kept playing against the Bears.

“He wanted to keep going but I wanted to see Mack Brown and I wanted to make sure that he got some touches in case this thing was a significant injury,” said Gruden.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson left the Bears game early with a jaw contusion.

“I think it’s a bruised jaw and I think he can go [on Sunday],” said Gruden.

Center Spencer Long sustained a sprained ankle in Chicago. He returned to the game and he should be able to play against the Giants although he may be limited in practice.

Safety Donte Whiter suffered a quad strain during the game. His status is up in the air. If he can’t go against the Giants on Sunday, it’s possible that Su’a Cravens will get some play at safety if he is healthy enough to play. Cravens, who has been playing nickel linebacker during his rookie season, has missed the last two games with an upper arm injury.

In addition to Cravens, TE Jordan Reed and CB Quinton Dunbar also missed the Bears game with injuries. Dunbar remains in the NFL concussion protocol. Reed got some rest on his injured shoulder after trying to play through it the previous two games. Gruden was unsure of his availability for Sunday. If he can practice on Wednesday that would be a good sign, according to Gruden.