Adrian Peterson agrees to one-year contract with Redskins
Adrian Peterson is back in the NFL.
Peterson has agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins on a one-year deal, the team confirmed Monday.
“I’m excited,” Peterson told the team's website. “It’s been a long offseason but I’ve been keeping my body in shape and (I’m) ready for this opportunity. So when this opportunity presented itself, I was just excited.”
Peterson had been visiting with the franchise Monday at their headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, where he was spotted wearing the team’s gear.
Peterson, 33, is entering his 12th NFL season after the Arizona Cardinals released him in March. Peterson had originally signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints last offseason, but New Orleans traded him to Arizona in October.
Peterson carried the ball 156 times for 529 yards and scored two touchdowns in 2017.
The Redskins were left to look for help at running back after injuries to second-round rookie Derrius Guice (torn ACL), Samaje Perine (ankle) and Byron Marshall (lower leg). Though Peterson’s role is unclear with Chris Thompson and Rob Kelley sitting atop the depth chart, the four-time all-pro should have a chance to earn carries early in the regular season.
“The big thing is to make sure I have three up for (Week 1 against) Arizona,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Sunday. “So I think I have three in house that I feel very good about and maybe get another in here to compete and go from there."
Washington also hosted veteran running back Jamaal Charles on Sunday.
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