Grossman set to fight Beck for Redskins QB job

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Rex Grossman vs. John Beck battle for the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback job is about to get under way. Coach Mike Shanahan said Tuesday that Grossman would arrive at Redskins Park later in the day. Beck has been inconsistent so far, not surprising given the lack of offseason practices.

"His arm was a little sore today," Shanahan said Tuesday. "I could see it. He didn't quite have the zip on it that he normally has." Grossman was an unrestricted free agent at the end of the NFL lockout, but the Redskins said all along they planned to re-sign him to compete with Beck. Shanahan says Grossman had not yet signed, but: "If he's going to be in here tonight, there's a good chance that he will be." Grossman can't practice until Thursday, under the league's post-lockout rules. He started the final three games last season after Donovan McNabb was benched. Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu and ex-Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden are scheduled to visit Redskins Park Wednesday, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Tatupu, who was granted his release when he declined to take a pay cut, was visiting with the Oakland Raiders Tuesday. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.