Torain

"Ryan [Torain] is a good back, but I think other guys running didn't have anything to do with our lack of success," Shanahan said the other day at Redskins Park.

Ryan Torain's success "takes all 11 guys" on offense, Kyle Shanahan says Jason Reid 2010

Running back Ryan Torain is back after tearing an ACL in his left knee in Week 10 last year.

Rocky Mountain path to Denver camp pretty, but treacherous 2009

After all, Torain is one of the youngsters Shanahan and his staff culled from among the waiver wire and the undrafted free agents (Brandon Banks) and the Arena League (Anthony Armstrong).

For Ryan Torain, the name of the game is performance Tracee Hamilton 2010

Portis and Torain split time in the two games before Portis was sidelined, and it seems Torain is establishing himself as someone who could be a big part of the Redskins 'future.

Clinton Portis: Crackdown on hitting could make game less exciting Jason Reid 2010

Shanahan said the team was certain Torain, who had 70 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries Sunday while alternating with Portis, would be brought up from the practice squad.

Redskins awaiting MRI on Clinton Portis' injury Rick Maese 2010

From locker to locker at Redskins Park, the same words keep popping up: Torain is quiet and nice and humble.

For Redskins' running game, Ryan Torain may be what the doctor ordered Rick Maese 2010

The Redskins released Banks, albeit briefly, so a spot could be opened on the 53-man roster to promote running back Ryan Torain from the practice squad.

Brandon Banks plays roles of Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson Jason Reid 2010

Two days before their Week 3 game against the St. Louis Rams, the Redskins plan to shuffle their roster, releasing receiver Brandon Banks and activating running back Ryan Torain from the practice squad, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.

Ryan Torain to replace Brandon Banks on roster Rick Maese 2010

Early in Torain's high school career, Shinn moved the family from Topeka to Shawnee.

For Redskins' running game, Ryan Torain may be what the doctor ordered Rick Maese 2010

Though Torain is working as the starter in practice, Shanahan said the Redskins are looking at a number of options.

Clinton Portis out four to six weeks with groin injury Barry Svrluga 2010