Meriweather's work cut back

Safety Brandon Meriweather played in only one game last season because of a series of knee injuries. The Redskins were eager to have him back, believing his presence this season would give the secondary a major boost. But Meriweather has had his practice work curtailed and has been absent from full-team drills lately. There's still plenty of time to get ready for the season, of course, and the Redskins say they're being careful and smart. But the need to scale things back with Meriweather is a bit ominous after his run of bad luck last season. He said Saturday that he hopes to be permitted to participate in at least portions of full team drills Monday.