Washington Redskin quarterback Joe Theismann, thwarted in...

Washington Redskin quarterback Joe Theismann, thwarted in his attempt to return to football after breaking his leg, is expected to officially announce his retirement in the next few days, possibly today.

Theismann has already failed his physical, according to the Washington Post. Club officials would not confirm the Post report Thursday night.

Theismann, who led the Redskins to consecutive Super Bowls in 1982 and 1983, suffered a compound fracture of his right leg last year when he was sacked in a game against the New York Giants Nov. 18. He vowed then that he would return to play, but last May said his rehabilitation was lagging and it would take a “miracle” for him to compete.