Robert Griffin III injures his knee

The Redskins fell, 24-14, at FedEx Field in Landover, mounting little offense after the first quarter as star rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III aggravated his right knee injury and was unable to finish the game.

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Jan. 7, 2013

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is chased out of the pocket by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during first quarter action in a play that aggravated his knee injury.

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Jan. 7, 2013

Griffin winds up to throw a pass to Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88). The pass was incomplete.

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Jan. 7, 2013

Griffin throws the pass off-balance. He came back to the huddle slowly with a noticeable limp.

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Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin can't reach down and pick up the ball after fumbling in the fourth quarter.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin re-injures his right knee as he tries to gather a fourth-quarter snap.

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Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin couldn’t corral the football, re-aggravating a right knee injury in the process. The end result was a turnover and the Redskins’ quarterback being forced to leave the game.

John McDonnell / The Washington Post

Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin lies on the ground after lunging for the ball after the low snap.

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Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin stays on the ground after injuring his knee in the fourth quarter.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Jan. 6, 2013

Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) leans down to check on Griffin.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Jan. 6, 2013

Redskins fans react after franchise quarterback Griffin got hurt.

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Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin managed to walk off the field under his own power after fumbling and re-aggravating his knee injury.

Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post

Jan. 6, 2013

Griffin is greeted by fans as he heads toward the locker room after the Redskins lost their first-round playoff game to the Seattle Seahawks at FedEx Field.

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