... Portis has officially been ruled out by the team and head coach Jim Zorn. The team will go with back-up Ladell Betts as the starter against the Denver Broncos.

Portis sustained a concussion in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on a helmet-to-helmet hit last week. He exited the game after reportedly being knocked unconscious, and did not return.

The team is giving him the week off as a precautionary measure, as they have a capable running back to step in, they don’t want to risk further damage to their star player.

 

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