Adrian Peterson might play football forever.
It was announced on Thursday that the Redskins have picked up the 2020 option for the former Vikings running back, who will be 35 when next season starts.
.@Redskins exercise 2020 club option on RB @AdrianPeterson. pic.twitter.com/bacoy6NpSU
— NFL (@NFL) February 19, 2020
It’s probably the right move for Washington, too.
In 2019, Peterson ran for 898 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry.
Peterson has 14,216 career rushing yards, a mark that ranks fifth in NFL history. He is 1,053 yards back from Barry Sanders at No. 4. Unlikely, sure, but if we’ve learned anything over the years it’s that Adrian Peterson is not human.
The 2020 option will pay Peterson $2.3 million. Per Spotrac, Peterson has already made more than $100 million in his career.
What type of opportunity will Peterson receive in Washington? He’ll compete with Derrius Guice and Bryce Love for carries. Guice probably has the slight edge as favorite for being the starter, but he’s been unable to stay healthy during his first two years in the league.