Redskins RS Banks in stable condition after stabbing

Updated 4:40 p.m. ET Monday

Redskins RS Brandon Banks remains in a local hospital after being stabbed early Saturday.

"In response to the well wishes, many calls and concerns for Brandon Banks, he still remains in a local hospital for precautionary reasons and is expected to be released within 24 hours. He would like to thank everyone again for their concerns," said Banks' agent, James Gould, in a statement.

NBC Washington is reporting that Banks has superficial knife wounds after an argument escalated and he was attacked outside the D.C. club "the Park." The Washington Post has reported that Banks was treated and released from the hospital.

In his rookie season with the Redskins, Banks averaged 25.1 yards per kickoff return and 11.3 yards per punt return. He took a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.

 

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/14/redskins-rs-banks-in-stable-condition-after-stabbi

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