Although the Washington Redskins will rest many veterans in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals, defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth will play, a team source said.
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Haynesworth could see a considerable workload this week, but he is still far from assured of a starting spot in Week 1, according to a member of the Redskins' staff. There is even a possibility that Haynesworth could be deactivated for the Redskins' Week 1 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, the source surmised, as coach Mike Shanahan continues to sort through what has been a troubling offseason with the high-priced defensive lineman.