1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu injury update Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) said he is improving and expects to be ready for offseason workouts....[+]Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) said he is improving and expects to be ready for offseason workouts.
9/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu placed on IRThe Washington Redskins have placed RB Roy Helu (toe) on Injured Reserve....[+]The Washington Redskins have placed RB Roy Helu (toe) on Injured Reserve.
9/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu aggravates turf toe injury: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (turf toe) aggravated his turf toe injury in the Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals....[+] It is a pre-existing injury, according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
9/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu listed as No. 2 RB: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu is listed as the second running back on the team's Week 1 depth chart released Monday, Sept. 3....[+]
9/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Mike Shanahan keeping RB starter secret: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan indicated Saturday, Sept. 1, that he has settled on a starting running back for Week...[+] 1, but he is keeping it a secret. He said RBs Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster have made 'tremendous progession' in pass protection, so the starter is believed to be one of the two.
News -- August 2012
8/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Injury updates: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Roy Helu (Achilles') did not do much in practice...[+] Wednesday, Aug. 22. 'He didn't do too much today. A little bit, but not a lot,' Shanahan said. RB Tim Hightower (knee) practiced with the scout team and did more.
8/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu injury update: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles') said he was doing a lot better, and took part in practice Wednesday, Aug. 22. Helu...[+] said he was able to do everything.
8/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu likely to miss preseason game: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles') is likely to miss the teams preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, according to head...[+] coach Mike Shanahan.
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu injury update: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles') missed practice Monday, Aug. 13, with Achilles' tendonitis,...[+] according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu misses practiceWashington Redskins RB Roy Helu (undisclosed) missed practice Monday, Aug. 13....[+]Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (undisclosed) missed practice Monday, Aug. 13.
News -- July 2012
7/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu looking sharp: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu has stood out early in training camp. He has a better burst than the team's other backs competing...[+] for the starting running back duties.
7/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster wants to be No. 1 running back: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster is trying to take over the team's No. 1 running back duties. To win the starting job, he has...[+] to outperform RBs Roy Helu and Tim Hightower. 'We're all trying to do that. So it's going to be tough,' Royster said. 'You can't tackle him,' head coach Mike Shanahan said about Royster. 'He makes people miss. He knows how to cut and he knows when to cut.' Royster said he feels comfortable in the offense. He did note that the one thing he wants to improve on is his conditioning, as he felt he wasn't as prepared physically as he needed to be last season.
7/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Still have concerns about Roy Helu : Washington Redskins coaches still have some questions about RB Roy Helu. Helu struggles to consistently pick up chunks of yardage,...[+] and the team would like to see him do more than just take whats there and be able to make something out of nothing. There also are questions about his durability. Injuries hampered Helu late last season and kept him out of most of offseason workouts. Head coach Mike Shanahan said the questions about Helus durability will remain until he can prove otherwise.
News -- June 2012
6/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu could have limited role: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu could be limited to 10 to 15 carries a game this season because the team is concerned about his...[+] durability.
12/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu limitedWashington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee, toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29....[+]Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee, toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
12/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Uncertain why Ryan Torain has struggled this year: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Monday, Dec. 26, that he doesn't know why RB Ryan Torain has struggled so much...[+] this season, but he added RBs Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster have taken advantage of their opportunities more than Torain has.
12/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu scratched after testing injury: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Monday, Dec. 26, that RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) was worked out before the...[+] Week 16 game, but he was scratched because he couldn't push off without pain.
12/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu optimistic he'll be ready: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) is optimistic he'll be ready to play in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings....[+] He was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
12/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu expected to practice Wednesday: Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) took part in a limited practice session Tuesday, Dec....[+] 20, but he is expected to return to a full practice Wednesday, Dec. 21, according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu leads NFC in rushing over past three games: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. has posted 334 rushing yards over the past three weeks to lead the NFC. Helu's 73 attempts...[+] is also the leading mark during the span. He'll face the New York Giants in Week 15, a rush defense which ranks 22nd in the NFL by allowing 127.9 yards per game.
12/12Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Rip Redskins: One week after scraping out a narrow win against the winless Colts, the Patriots made it intersting again today against the...
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu to see plenty of work in Week 13: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. is expected to see a steady dose of carries in Week 13 against the New York Jets, and he should...[+] be involved in the screen game as well. The Jets rank 15th in the NFL against the run, allowing 114.1 rushing yards per game.
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu fined $7,500Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. has been fined $7,500 for a chop block penalty he received in Week 12....[+]Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. has been fined $7,500 for a chop block penalty he received in Week 12.
News -- November 2011
11/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | More on Roy Helu: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. was proclaimed the starter heading into Week 13 after he managed 108 yards rushing, and a...[+] 28-yard touchdown, in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. He got tough yards, head coach Mike Shanahan said Tuesday, Nov. 29. He broke tackles. He made some people miss. You could see elusiveness, some power. You saw some speed. Thats what youre looking for in a running back.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu not a lead running back: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Roy Helu Jr. is not ready to handle the workload of a lead running back....[+] 'I like Helu. Hes doing some great things,' Shanahan said. 'I dont want to put too much pressure on him too early. Hes not ready for that. But hes gaining experience, and I like what I see.' Despite splitting carries and playing largely on passing downs, Helu has led the Redskins in rushing in each of the past three games. Helu said Monday, Nov. 21, that coaches havent given him any hint about whether he might join the starting lineup soon.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu saw extensive time in Week 9 Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. played 64 of 67 offensive snaps in Week 9....[+]Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. played 64 of 67 offensive snaps in Week 9.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu bothered by lost fumble: Washington Redskins rookie RB Roy Helu Jr. knew about 24 hours before the team's Week 9 game that he would be starting against...[+] the San Francisco 49ers. Setting a franchise record with 14 receptions didn't seem to faze him, as he was more upset with fumbling the ball away during the game. 'Just can't have that stuff,' Helu said. He accounted for more than half of the team's yardage, rushing for 41 yards (40 in the first half) and catching 105 yards worth of receptions. 'Helu has got the speed to make big plays,' said head coach Mike Shanahan. 'We have to get better offense. That's obvious. For an offense to work, you need 11 guys going in the same direction.'
11/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Roy Helu big factor in pass game: Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. caught 14 passes for 105 yards in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. He also rushed for...[+] 41 yards on 10 carries in the game. His 14 receptions were a franchise record.