dogs or not. But it’s his property; it’s his dogs. If that’s what he wants to do, do it." When told that dog fighting was a felony, Portis replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime." Portis said that he thought dog fighting was a “prevalent” part of life, adding: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they’re not bothering those people because those people are not big names." That same day, he later released a statement through the Redskins' official website that claimed he did not take part in, nor condone, dog fighting. References External links 1981 births Living people African-American players of American football American Conference Pro Bowl players American football running backs Denver Broncos players Gainesville High School (Florida) alumni Miami Hurricanes football players National Football League Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winners Players of American football from Gainesville, Florida People from Laurel, Mississippi Washington Redskins players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people