Hopeful News on Redskins Legend Dexter Manley

There's hopeful news for a huge member of the Redskins championship legacy, Dexter Manley.

An initial report from former teammate Daryl Grant said that Manley was in poor health after contracting COVID-19.

Sad news here ; former #Redskins Pro Bowl DE Dexter Manley has COVID-19 and “isn’t doing well at all” according to former teammate Daryl Grant. Please say a prayer for Manley.
— Jordan (@wshingtontoday) May 16, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, the news was more positive:

Dexter Manley’s daughter, Dalis, with an update. pic.twitter.com/q34tauY7Ta
— Jordan (@wshingtontoday) May 16, 2020

My pal, Ben Standig, of the Athletic first had the report that Manley was doing better.

Dexter Manley, the Redskins' all-time leader in sacks, tested positive for COVID-19 after feeling ill approximately 10 days ago. A source close to Manley's family tells The Athletic that Manley, 61, is resting comfortably and is in no imminent danger at this time.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 16, 2020

Manley, a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Redskins had 91.0 career sacks, which is still the franchise lead, set in 125 games.

Ryan Kerrigan is one sack away from tying Manley but has played 140 games.

Here's Manley in happier times with his grandson at Christmas last year, per his daughter's instagram feed.

RedskinsReport.com texted Manley on Saturday morning but he has not responded as of 2:45 PM on Saturday.

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