Redskins SS LaRon Landry (Achilles) expects to come off the active/PUP list Wednesday. Landry has been trying to strengthen the strained Achilles' tendon that forced him to miss seven games last season. He expects to return to a full practice Saturday and play in the Aug. 25 preseason game against the Ravens. If healthy, Landry is one of the premier IDP defensive backs as he heads into a contract year.

Updating a previous item, Redskins SS LaRon Landry admits that he could require Achilles' tendon surgery next offseason it the injury doesn't respond to alternative treatments and rehab. Rich Campbell of the Washington Times has been legitimately concerned about the injury, suggesting Landry will try to play but won't make it through 16 games. Landry insists he's not worried about a new contract despite the iffy status of his heel. "We'll discuss that when the season's over, I guess," Landry said.

Redskins SS LaRon Landry (Achilles') is not expected to be available for the preseason opener. "I'm not going on the field unless I'm 110 percent and can do all of the things I know I can do," said Landry. Beat writers have speculated that Landry's injury may be a long-term concern. Though he's due back for Opening Day, the heel may give the Skins pause in extension talks. Landry is in a contract year.

According to the Washington Post, "there doesn't seem to be a specific timeline in place" for LaRon Landry's (Achilles) return to practice. In other words, it doesn't appear he's simply day-to-day. It's too early to say Landry is a candidate to begin the season on the PUP list, but it can't be ruled out at this point.

Redskins SS LaRon Landry sat out team drills Friday due to lingering issues with his left Achilles tendon. Landry underwent shockwave therapy and platelet rich plasma therapy to aid the healing process, but the Redskins are still easing him in. Although Landry is downplaying the cautious approach, beat writer Rich Campbell calls it "a significant red flag" and an "inauspicious start" after seven months of rest.

Redskins SS LaRon Landry will be a candidate for a contract extension once the lockout is lifted. Landry is due $3.715 million in the final year of his contract. He was a terror as a box safety in his first season under Jim Haslett, and remains a building block for Washington on defense. Landry is going to command a pricey deal, but the Skins project to have plenty of room under the new salary cap.