Brandon Meriweather out up to four weeks for Redskins

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather will be sidelined for up to four weeks after Coach Mike Shanahan announced Wednesday that he sustained a sprained MCL and PCL at Monday’s practice, according to tweets from the team.

Shanahan said that DeJon Gomes could get the start in Merweather’s place. Tanard Johnson could’ve filled in but he was suspended in August for violating a league substance-abuse policy.

Meriweather signed a two-year contract with Washington in March for a reported $6 million.

Shanahan reports that #Redskins S Brandon Meriweather landed awkwardly on his knee and sprained his MCL and PCL. Out 2-4 weeks.—
  (@Redskins) September 05, 2012

Shanahan says S DeJon Gomes could get the start Sunday: "He's a natural football player."—
  (@Redskins) September 05, 2012