The Washington Redskins announced on Tuesday they will be exercising former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson’s 2020 club option.
The 35-year-old was the featured back for the Redskins last season, leading the team in rushing yards with 898, attempts with 211, and touchdowns with five. He is the second-oldest player on the roster, and was a team captain for Washington last season.
Peterson has 14,216 total career rushing yards, which is good for fifth all-time among NFL running backs. He has 111 career rushing touchdowns, and has carried the rock a total of 3,036 times in his pro career.
Without Peterson, the Redskins running back room would be left up in the air. Derrius Guice and Bryce Love have plenty of talent, but both have histories of injury.
“Adrian Peterson is the epitome of what it means to be a pro in this league,” said Head Coach Ron Rivera. “Adrian’s leadership and passion towards the game of football will set an example of what is expected of the players in this program moving forward.”
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