Kory Lichtensteiger has been moved from left guard to center.

Newly signed Shawn Lauvao will start at left guard and Lichtensteiger takes over at center for Will Montgomery. It's an upgrade. Lichtensteiger, who is putting on weight as he prepares for new coach Jon Gruden's power scheme, was a center in college and says he feels most comfortable there.

The Washington Post believes LG Kory Lichtensteiger "could have trouble" if the Redskins switch to a power-blocking scheme under new coach Jay Gruden.

Lichtensteiger is awfully undersized at 6-foot-2, 284 and would have to put on significant weight to make the switch from a zone-blocking scheme. The Post wonders if the Redskins may ask him to move to center. Lichtensteiger inked a five-year, $17.5 million deal with Washington last March. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 33 guard out of 81 qualifiers in 2013.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee, ankle) is 100 percent healthy.

Lichtensteiger started all 16 games last season, but he was coming back from a torn ACL and MCL while also dealing with a high-ankle sprain at the end of the year. The 28-year-old says the knee never felt completely right in 2012, but he played well enough to earn a five-year contract last month.

Redskins agreed to terms with LG Kory Lichtensteiger on a five-year contract.

28-year-old Lichtensteiger was among the least effective left guards in football last season, but was coming back from a torn right ACL and MCL. While the Redskins expect him to be better in 2013, he'll have to hold off Josh LeRibeus.

Free agent LG Kory Lichtensteiger would welcome a return to the Redskins.

Lichtensteiger started all 17 games in 2012. Coach Mike Shanahan recently called him the team's best run blocker, but Pro Football Focus graded Lichtensteiger out as 81-of-81 among qualifying guards in the category. Washington has 2012 third-rounder Josh LeRibeus ready to step in at left guard.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger revealed that his sprain was of the high-ankle variety.

Lichtensteiger expects the injury to heal in a month without surgery. Best suited to a zone-blocking scheme, the impending free agent hopes to re-sign with the Redskins.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger aggravated his ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday's Wild Card round game versus the Seahawks.

Rookie Josh LeRibeus has come on to replace him. Lichtensteiger is officially questionable to return.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (ankle) and SS DeJon Gomes (knee) are active for Sunday's Wild Card round matchup with the Seahawks.

Tough-and-go all week, Lichtensteiger wasn't cleared until passing pregame tests on Sunday. Gomes is returning from a Grade 2 MCL sprain sustained in Week 16. Robert Griffin III was wearing a sleeve on his knee in pregame drills, though it's not clear if he will don the bulky knee brace once the game starts. Redskins inactives: QB Rex Grossman, WR Brandon Banks, WR Dez Briscoe, LB Roddrick Muckelroy, LB Vic So'oto, OT Tom Compton and OG Adam Gettis.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger left the stadium in a walking boot after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday night's win.

Rookie third-rounder Josh LeRibeus replaced him in the third quarter. Lichtensteiger downplayed the injury, suggesting he will return to play versus the Seahawks. "I'm feeling all right," Lichtensteiger said. "I think with a week of treatment, take it easy for the next couple days I'll be all right."

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee surgery) expects to be ready for Week 1.

"I don't know for sure, but definitely by (the) regular season," Lichtensteiger said. "They're just going to see how I feel and go by that. That's what I'm trying to do. It feels good right now." Lichtensteiger won't play in the preseason. Maurice Hurt will start at left guard if Lichtensteiger isn't ready for Week 1.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger says he feels "OK" one week after undergoing a clean-up procedure on his troublesome right knee.

"It feels better than any other surgery I've ever had. I guess that means it's nice and minor. I feel like everything is going good." Lichtensteiger said. "The prognosis is good. They expect me to be back out. That's the encouraging thing for me." Maurice Hurt is filling in at left guard in Lichtensteiger's absence, and very well could find himself there in Week 1.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger underwent a clean-up procedure on his troublesome right knee Monday, but is expected to be ready for Week 1.

Color us skeptical. Lichtensteiger absolutely shredded his knee last season, tearing his ACL and MCL while suffering meniscus damage. Coach Mike Shanahan claimed his MRI revealed no ACL or MCL damage, however. Regardless, Lichtensteiger is now in real danger of missing Week 1, while the Redskins may be forced to turn to 2011 seventh-rounder Maurice Hurt at left guard. Washington should be in the market for a guard.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (ACL, MCL surgery) was medically cleared for camp and is practicing in team drills.

Lichtensteiger blew out his knee in the fifth game last season, and the Skins went 2-10 thereafter. He worked with the first-team offense in Friday's practice.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee surgery) is "feeling fully healed."

Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan expects Lichtensteiger to be ready for camp. "I expect Kory to come back and to play as good as he was when he left off," Shanahan said. "I expect him to be our starter." If Lichtensteiger suffers a setback or is ineffective in the preseason, the Redskins could give 2011 seventh-rounder Maurice Hurt a look at left guard.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee surgery) expects to be ready to go for the outset of training camp.

Lichtensteiger tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus in mid-October. But for interior linemen, it's not a crippling injury. Lichtensteiger is penciled in as the starter.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (ACL surgery) has yet to be cleared for 11-on-11 work.

Lichtensteiger has been taking part in individual and positional drills at OTAs, and he expects to be ready for the start of training camp. Coming off the injury, he could face competition for his starting job this summer.

Redskins re-signed restricted free agent LG Kory Lichtensteiger to a one-year contract.

The fourth-round tender comes with a $1.26 million salary. Lichtensteiger, returning from November ACL surgery, is expected to be ready for training camp. He may have to hold off competition for his starting job this summer.

Redskins extended restricted free agent LG Kory Lichtensteiger an original pick tender.

Lichtensteiger started the first five games last season before tearing his right ACL and MCL. The right of first refusal tender will keep the former fourth-round draft pick safe from "predator" teams. As an interior offensive lineman, Lichtensteiger has a better chance at a quick recovery than a running back or receiver might following such a severe knee injury.

Restricted free agent LG Kory Lichtensteiger (torn ACL, MCL) is expected to be able to participate in summer OTAs.

Lichtensteiger has been at Redskins park since early-November reconstructive knee surgery. The team's Opening Day starter at left guard in 2011, Lichtensteiger will be easy to retain with a low restricted tender. He'll have to compete to retain the job, probably with Maurice Hurt and an offseason addition.

Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger (injured reserve, knee) needs 6-8 months of rehab.

Lichtensteiger will head into free agency with a lot to prove. Doctors repaired the ACL, MCL and medial and lateral meniscus in his right knee. The earliest he'll be back to full strength is training camp.