Clinton Portis

At 42 years old, Clinton Portis has this physical status:

Clinton Earl Portis (born September 1, 1981) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons.

He played college football for the University of Miami.

He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Portis was best known for being the starting running back for the Washington Redskins for seven seasons, in which he gained an average of 81.2 yards rushing per game, for which a select panel of celebrities included him as one of the 80 Greatest Redskins.

Personal life

Portis is the cousin of former Washington Valor quarterback Josh Portis.

Due to mismanagement by his financial advisors that caused him to lose multiple homes, Portis filed for bankruptcy protection in December 2015, and as of 2017 lived in a two-bedroom apartment in Northern Virginia. In a 2017 interview with Sports Illustrated, Portis admitted that he contemplated murdering his former advisors.

In December 2019, Portis was named as one of 12 former NFL players accused of defrauding the league's health program by filing a total of $3.9 million in false claims. He was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and health care fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of health care fraud by the United States Department of Justice. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in February 2020. He was indicted on the same charges in a superseding case on July 24, 2020. In September 2021, the Department of Justice announced that Portis had pleaded guilty to obtaining $99,264 in benefits for medical equipment that was not actually provided. He was sentenced on January 6, 2022, to six months in prison and an additional six months of home confinement beginning in March 2022.

In May 2007, during the ongoing investigations into the dog-fighting crimes of former NFL player Michael Vick, Portis defended Vick, saying: "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not. But it’s his property; it’s his dogs. If that’s what he wants to do, do it." When told that dog fighting was a felony, Portis replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime." Portis said that he thought dog fighting was a “prevalent” part of life, adding: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they’re not bothering those people because those people are not big names." That same day, he later released a statement through the Redskins' official website that claimed he did not take part in, nor condone, dog fighting.

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College career

Portis played for the Hurricanes at the University of Miami. He considered attending the University of South Carolina, but a fight with him at Gainesville High School resulted in his scholarship being withdrawn. He was the second true freshman to start running back since the 1975 season. Portis set a school freshman record with five 100-yard appearances, and the team had 838 yards and eight touchdowns on 143 carries (5.9 avg.) In ten games. (1.0 avg.) He had four passes for 44 yards (11.0 avg.) Two touchdowns were scored. "That kid can play for me any time" when Portis was still a mystery to many. Lee Corso nailed Portis's success during a loss to Florida State over hustling and never giving up.

Portis' sophomore season was not as good as he lost his career to James Jackson and rushed for 485 yards and two touchdowns on 77 attempts (6.3 avg.) In eight games, the team has won. On five receptions (20.6 avg.), he added 103 yards on five receptions (20.6 avg.). (asking the throne) is a modern day in Singapore.

Portis recovered from 2001 as the Hurricanes captured the National Championship, and Portis had his best season on record, with 1,200 yards and ten touchdowns on 220 carries. He also added 125 receiving yards. Portis ran for 104 yards and a touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Nebraska. He had a long touchdown reception call back on a hold call.

On April 10, 2014, Clinton was inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame in Miami at a gala dinner.

Portis was also a standout track performer for the Gainesville High School track team. In the 100 meters, he was timed in 10.6 seconds. He was a member of the varsity track team. He was a member of the state's 4 x 100 meter relay team, which finished in 40.8 seconds. He also set personal records of 2.01 meters in the high jump and 6.91 meters in the long jump.

He competed in track and field at the University of Miami, where he also won the state championship in the 4x400-meter relay. In the 60 meters and 21.82 seconds, he set a new personal record of 6.93 seconds.

Professional career

Portis was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Portis passed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons with the Broncos, averaging 5.5 yards per carry in that time. The former is the first two seasons of a running back's first two seasons in an NFL. Portis became the youngest player (21 years, 105 days) to score four touchdowns in a 31-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on December 15, 2002. With 55.4, he has the most single game fantasy point total. Portis was the youngest player (22 years, 97 days) to score 5 touchdowns in a game against Kansas City in December 7, 2003.

Clinton Portis had at least 18 Broncos franchise records as of the 2017 NFL off-season, including: :

The Broncos traded Portis to the Washington Redskins for cornerback Champ Bailey and a second-round draft pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, which the Broncos used to select Tatum Bell (and Bell wore Portis' number 26 in Denver) before the 2004 season. Portis has been signed to an eight-year deal worth $50.5 million by Washington. At the time, there were complaints regarding the trade, notably that shut-down corners like Bailey were impossible to obtain and that adding a second-round pick for Portis was too much and one-sided. Portis was also a product of the Broncos' O-line program, and would not have a lot of success in Washington, which was usually designed to more agile, power runners (such as Stephen Davis or John Riggins).

He had to adjust to coach Joe Gibbs' style of running, which mainly consisted of power running in the 2004 season. Despite being able to pass for a TD in the season's opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was a difficult change for Portis because Denver's running style was based on stretch runs and runs to the outside. An offensive line that had been depleted mainly due to injuries exacerbated the transition. He finished 2004 with 1,315 yards for a 3.8 yard rushing average. He had a tough time finding the end zone, finishing with eight touchdowns (5 rushing, two receiving, and one passing).

Portis returned to form in 2005. Although Gibbs maintained a power style of football, he added more outside running plays to better match Portis' style of running. Portis had a good season, showing that he can run both inside and out, as well as being a good pass blocker. Despite the fact that he didn't get to the end zone until the season's fifth game, he had a good showing with 12 total touchdowns (11 rushing and one passing). On a 14-yard run against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 1, 2006, he set a franchise record for the most rushing yards in a season with 1,516 yards and tied the most 100+ yard games in a season (5). He finished the game with 112 rushing yards. He became the third runner to reach 1,500 yards in three of his first four seasons by rushing for 1,516 yards.

During the 2006 Washington Redskins training camp, Portis demonstrated his speed, completing a 4.26 seconds 40-yard dash in a blistering 42 yards. Portis suffered a partially dislocated shoulder in the first quarter of a Week 1 pre-season game against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Keiwan Ratliff after a Bengals interception. "I don't know why myself or any other player of my caliber should be playing in the preseason," Portis said after the injury. "I believe I've done enough over the last four years to tell the world that I'm going to be able to show the world that I'm going to be out for the season," he said.

There was no immediate hint from the Redskins as to when Portis would return to active playing status. However, he returned early to Washington's game against the Minnesota Vikings, where he gained 39 yards on ten carries with one touchdown. The Washington Redskins lost 16-19, the clock running as a result of Washington kicker John Hall's mishap on a field goal. Portis returned to form in the coming weeks, with 16 attempts for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Houston Texans, as well as a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Portis suffered another setback in Washington's November 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to injuries all season. Portis left the game with a hand injury and was brought on by backup Ladell Betts. Portis broke his right hand during the game, according to Xrays. On November 15, he was operated on and landed on the Redskins' Injured Reserve list three days later.

In March, Washington promised to pay Portis' 2008-2009 and a significant portion of his 2010 base salaries. This would equal up to $15 million in guarantees. After reorganizing, Portis, which also received a $9.32 million "signing bonus." He will finish the 2007 season with 1,262 yards passing and 11 rushing touchdowns, as well as 389 yards receiving.

Portis finished with 1487 yards and an average of 4.3 yards per carry in 2008, just shy of his fourth 1500 yard rushing season in seven years. Portis' season was marked by a five-week stretch in which he gained nearly 700 yards, culminating in a win over the Detroit Lions on October 26. During this period, Clinton Portis served in O.J. Simpson became the only NFL player to rush for at least 120 yards in five straight games twice in a career (Portis first did it in two seasons with four games with Denver in 2003 and one with Washington in 2004). Portis led the NFL in rushing as late as November 23 before nagging injuries and limited playing time slowed him down; he only gained 281 yards in his final five games as Washington lost four of five games and did not qualify for the playoffs. Despite this, Williams was chosen to the Pro Bowl over DeAngelo Williams, despite Williams having higher stats at the end of the season.

During Clinton Portis' weekly appearance on WTEM-AM radio, she made a sarcastic mention of Washington coach Jim Zorn, criticizing Zorn for giving contradictory emails and sarcastically referring him to a "genius." When Portis was suspended from the game after the first series of the second half, he was still smarting from his lack of playing time in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Portis said in the offseason that he attempted to build a better relationship with Zorn, but that he did not have the same relationship with former head coach Joe Gibbs, whom he described as a "great guy," and that Gibbs was "one of the finest guys as far as leadership or living his life, an example of a true champion."

Portis sustained a concussion during a Week 9 match against the Atlanta Falcons. Portis's was compelled to lose consciousness and leave the game as a result of the assault. Portis have been out of four games in a row with concussion-like symptoms. On December 1, 2009, Portis saw a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specialist. Portis was officially put on injured reserve on December 8, according to the newspaper. It took him four months to get permission to play again.

Mike Shanahan, Portis' former coach from his first two seasons with the Denver Broncos, was recalled at the start of the 2010 season. Despite a positive outlook with a new coaching staff, Portis' injuries continued to plague the city as he continued to deal with abdomen and groin pains. Portis played only five games and only 227 yards rushing through the season, with two touchdowns in his seventh year as a Redskin. In the September 19 home game against the Houston Texans, both touchdowns were scored.

After suffering with failed contract re-negotiations and continued injuries, Portis was released by the Washington Redskins on February 28, 2011. After his promotion, Portis realized that the team had been missing since Gibbs had been fired, and that "I never saw anybody give up or with their head down with Coach Gibbs." As many close games as we played, we can't remember one time we renounced. Amongst those on the track, there was a zeal and tenacity to fight until time expired."

Portis resigned on August 21, 2012, marking his 27th all-time record in career rushing yards. He officially resigned on August 23rd, and it was revealed during the press conference that he made it into the 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time. Portis said he had 10 concussions since retirement. Portis was sued by the NFL in 2013 against Daunte Culpepper, Cadillac Williams, and Art Monk.

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