Washington Redskins Brian Mitchell runs with a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 in Tempe, Arizona. The Redskins won 38-28. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) returns a kick from the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 8, 1995. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 37-34. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) darts across the field against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 1, 1991. The Redskins defeated the Rams 27-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) prepares to field a kick from the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Nov. 21, 1993. The Rams defeated the Redskins 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Nov. 21, 1993. The Rams defeated the Redskins 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins Brian Mitchell (30) during a game from his 1996 season with the Redskins. Brian Mitchell played for 14 season with 3 different teams and was a 1-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)

Denver Broncos defensive back Tyrone Braxton (34) attempts to strip the ball from Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) in Landover, MD, Sep. 27, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos in Landover, MD, Sep. 27, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins Brian Mitchell runs with a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 in Tempe, Arizona. The Redskins won 38-28. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) at the Battle of the Gridiron on February 1, 1996, in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 2, 1994 in Washington, D.C.(Allen Kee via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) is stopped by 49ers safety Ronnie Lott (42) and cornerback Don Griffin (29) during a 28 - 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1990 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 12, 1991 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Washington Redskins safety Brad Edwards (27), running back Brian Mitchell (30), and cornerback Alvoid Mays (20) celebrate a play against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 36-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Oakland Raiders vs. Washington Redskins at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, November 29, 1998. Redskins beat Raiders 29-19. Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) heads downfield against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 1, 1991. The Redskins defeated the Rams 27-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) runs for long yardage past Cleveland Browns defensive back Everson Walls (28) during the first quarter in Washington, Aug. 9, 1993. Redskins' Tim McGee (85) comes in to help from right. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) appears off-balance while carrying the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) returns a kick during an NFL matchup with the Phoenix Cardinals in Tempe, AZ, Oct. 4, 1992. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 27-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in Washington, DC, Sep. 25, 1994. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 27-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) heads downfield against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 1, 1991. The Redskins defeated the Rams 27-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Nov. 21, 1993. The Rams defeated the Redskins 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) breaks off for a run against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 1, 1991. The Redskins defeated the Rams 27-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) prepares to return a kick against the Denver Broncos in Landover, MD, Sep. 27, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Desmond Howard (80) leads ball carrier Brian Mitchell (30) during an NFL game against the Phoenix Cardinals in Tempe, AZ, Oct. 4, 1992. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 27-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Nov. 21, 1993. The Rams defeated the Redskins 10-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins linebacker Andre Collins (55) celebrates with Washington Redskins punt returner Brian Mitchell (30) after Mitchell returns a punt 66 yards for a touchdown during the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 22, 1991 in Cincinnati. The Redskins won the game 34-27. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) tackles Buffalo Bills wide receiver Al Edwards (85) on a kickoff return during Super Bowl XXVI, a 37 - 24 Redskins victory on Jan. 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Oakland Raiders vs. Washington Redskins at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, November 29, 1998. Redskins beat Raiders 29-19. Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) hands the ball off to running back Brian Mitchell (30) during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

FILE In this Sept. 14, 2008 file photo, Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, center, follows his blockers on a touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Landover, Md. It's been quite a week for Portis. First, he caught some flak for comments he made in an interview, then he got into a testy exchange with former Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell on a radio show. Now Portis' old University of Miami friend, Edgerrin James, is coming to town. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Washington Redskins' Brian Mitchell (30) muffs a hand off by quarter back Mark Rypien (11), rear, during third quarter action, Saturday, Jan. 9, 1993 in San Francisco Territory at candle stick Park. The 49ers recovered and scored on the next series of downs to put the game at 20-17, the final in the NFC west play offs. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) takes off with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in Washington, DC, Sep. 25, 1994. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 27-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JAN. 12-13 - FILE Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Mitchell runs back a kickoff for 71 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship football game in Philadelphia in this Jan. 19, 2003, file photo. Mitchell had a combined 13 TDS on kick and punt returners during his long and distinguished career first with the Washington Redskins, then the Eagles and New York Giants. Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester is closing in on that record. Hester, in just two seasons, has 11 after returning a league-record six for scores this season. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea, File)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 2, 1994 in Washington, D.C.(Allen Kee via AP)

Oakland Raiders vs. Washington Redskins at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, November 29, 1998. Redskins beat Raiders 29-19. Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) awaits a kick return against the Denver Broncos in Landover, MD, Sep. 27, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the football during the Redskins 20-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 9, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. 1992 NFC Divisional Playoff Game - Washington Redskins vs San Francisco 49ers - January 9, 1993 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) stands on the field before facing the Atlanta Falcons in Washington, DC, Sep. 25, 1994. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 27-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Darnell Walker (45) hits Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) in Washington, DC, Sep. 25, 1994. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 27-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) heads downfield against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 1, 1991. The Redskins defeated the Rams 27-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) returns a kick from the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) returns a kickoff from the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in Washington, DC, Sep. 25, 1994. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 27-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins Brian Mitchell (30) during a game from his 1993 season with the Redskins. Brian Mitchell played for 14 season with 3 different teams and was a 1-time Pro Bowler. (David Durochik via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos in Landover, MD, Sep. 27, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) returns a kick from the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Brian Mitchell (30) returns a kick by the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Divisional Playoff Game in San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 1993. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Former Washington Redskins' Brian Mitchell during his Redskins ring of fame induction ceremony before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)