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“It doesn’t look too bad right now,” said coach Mike Shanahan after the game. Wilson was down for several minutes after an awkward tackle attempt, but walked to the locker under his own power. If he can’t give it a go in Week 3 against a banged-up Cowboys receiver corps, Kevin Barnes will start in his place.

Wilson will be in a race against time to get cleared for Saturday’s game against the Vikings if he’s concussed. If Wilson can’t go, Byron Westbrook will likely get the start opposite DeAngelo Hall at cornerback, leaving Kevin Barnes in the slot.

Wilson was unable to return to the game and is set for a Monday MRI. “Any time you’re dealing with those hamstring injuries, it’s never good,” Shanahan said. Wilson is the starting corner opposite DeAngelo Hall. He was replaced yesterday by Byron Westbrook.

Wilson also suffered from concussion-like symptoms late last season. If he’s not cleared for Week 3, Cedric Griffin will likely be forced into the starting lineup opposite DeAngelo Hall.

Wilson’s concussion was apparently as minor as it gets. As usual, he’ll start opposite DeAngelo Hall on Sunday.

It looks like a severe injury. Wilson was down for a few minutes after trying to tackle Beanie Wells but refused to get on a cart. He’s been replaced by Kevin Barnes.

Wilson started all 16 games last season, grading out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 34 corner. Entering the final year of his contract, one in which he took a pay cut to stay, Wilson is expected to start opposite DeAngelo Hall.

Wilson signed a three-year deal prior to the 2011 season, so he’s entering the final year of his contract. He carries a $5.33 million cap hit for 2013, so Washington may want to extend him and reduce the charge. Wilson started all 16 games in 2012, racking up 74 tackles and 13 passes defensed.

It’s a mild surprise considering the Redskins’ extremely cumbersome cap situation. Wilson carries a $5.33M cap hit in 2013, the final year of his current contract. He was a 16-game starter a year ago in the league’s third-worst pass defense.

It appears Wilson took a $600,000 pay-cut, with $1.3 million of his lost salary converted to a bonus. The move frees up roughly $2 million in cap space. Wilson, 28, graded out as the No. 38 corner in Pro Football Focus’ 2012 ratings.