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Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is the latest athlete to respond to Drew Brees’ controversial comments about kneeling during the national anthem. Peterson was asked a question about Brees’ stance on Friday, via Mark Berman of FOX 26: “I know Drew Brees. He’s not a racist at all and I have a lot of […]

Adrian Peterson of the Redskins knows that taking a knee for the national anthem has been a hot-button topic since Colin Kaepernick started doing it as a form of protest. Kaepernick was protesting police brutality and racial injustice. Despite that, some people felt that the protest was “disrespectful to the flag and to the troops”. […]

Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Scott Turner has made clear that Adrain Peterson is going to have some sort of role for the 2020 season. Speaking to the media about the offensive outlook for the 2020 season, Turner said he has great respect for what the future Hall of Famer can bring to the team. Scott […]

Adrian Peterson has continued to defy the odds at the running back position and he hopes to continue leaving his mark in NFL record books. As he prepares to enter his third season with the Washington Redskins, Peterson wants to surpass Barry Sanders on the all-time rushing list. “That’s definitely one of the goals, passing […]

Dwayne Haskins is entering his second season with the Washington Redskins and he is expected to make drastic improvements in 2020. Ahead of his second season, Adrian Peterson made some telling comments on Haskins’ upcoming sophomore campaign. On Thursday, Peterson held a Zoom video call with local media to speak about what he believes Haskins […]

Adrian Peterson is currently with the Washington Redskins, preparing to enter his 14th season in the NFL. Despite Washington’s efforts to improve at running back, Peterson isn’t going to give up his starting role in the offense. Peterson, per ESPN’s John Keim, expressed his dedication to being the top back in the room in a […]

After around a year of a dispute with All-Pro offensive tackle Trent Williams, the Washington Redskins finally traded the veteran to the San Francisco 49ers. However, not everybody was a fan of the move, including another veteran in star running back Adrian Peterson. “I didn’t like the trade,” Peterson, 35, told reporters, via the Washington […]

Emmitt Smith, the Hall of Fame running back for the Dallas Cowboys, holds the all-time rushing record with 18,355 yards in his career. Even though Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson are relatively close, LaDainian Tomlinson made a bold statement about Smith’s rushing record. “No one will ever break this record,” Tomlinson said, via NFL Network. […]

Washington Redskins veteran running back Adrian Peterson has a lot of experience in the NFL with which he can impart on younger players. San Francisco 49ers rusher Jerick McKinnon, a former teammate of Peterson’s with the Minnesota Vikings who hasn’t played a down yet for the NFC West club due to a recurring knee injury, […]

The Washington Redskins are heading into the 2020 season with a crowded backfield. As a result, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes that Adrian Peterson could be released by the Redskins this offseason. Peterson, who turned 35 years old a month ago, is entering his 14th season in the NFL, making it his third season with the […]

The saga surrounding former Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams finally came to an end after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers. Running back Adrian Peterson has since offered up his thoughts on the return. Washington traded Williams for fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2021 […]

Amid the current situation in the world, we have seen a lot of athletes and celebrities (among others) donating and finding ways to help others. Washington Redskins running back and future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson is joining that list. Peterson and his wife Ashley have the “Adrian and Ashley Peterson Family Foundation” on the […]

There has been much speculation made about what the Washington Redskins could choose to do with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Months in advance of the draft, Adrian Peterson expressed his support for Dwayne Haskins. For months, it has been a predetermined notion that the Redskins are going to select Chase […]

The Washington Redskins opted to bring back running back Adrian Peterson seemed like a huge win for veteran ball-carriers around the league. For head coach Ron Rivera, the decision was a no-brainer. Despite all the major changes Washington made to the roster this offseason, they went head and exercised their team option to keep Peterson […]

The Washington Redskins made a move on Wednesday that really shouldn’t come as a surprise to many. They are officially bringing back running back Adrian Peterson for the 2020 season. Peterson isn’t getting any younger. In fact, he’ll be 35 by the time the next season rolls around. However, he’s still playing at a high […]

The Washington Redskins have opted to pick up their team option on running back Adrian Peterson for the 2020 NFL season. It seems he plans on kicking things up a notch. Peterson has etched out an integral role for himself in the backfield since signing prior to the 2018 campaign. According to ESPN’s John Keim, […]

The Washington Redskins have not wasted any time in cutting the loose ends from their roster this offseason. However, it appears they have opted to keep a familiar face around in running back Adrian Peterson. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Washington will exercise their club option for the 2020 NFL season: Redskins announced […]

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed and running back Adrian Peterson are pegged as front-runners to be cap casualties this offseason. However, it appears the Redskins are still doing their due diligence. Head coach Ron Rivera has wasted no time cutting the loose ends on his roster. According to Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com, Rivera says […]

Adrian Peterson has revitalized his career in the nation’s capital, and the Washington Redskins are likely to bring him back for another season as a result. According to John Keim of ESPN.com, the Redskins will probably pick up the second year of Peterson’s contract, although there is no guarantee that they do. Peterson’s cap hit […]

The NFC East was down during the 2019 season with every team struggling at one point during the season. The Eagles won the division with a 9-7 record, but it still was a disappointing season. Next season, the division should be improved and more competitive as a result. The Cwboys have Dak Prescott still and […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrain Peterson is considered to be one of the best in NFL history at his position. He’s also a role model for the younger players in Washington’s locker room. Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins spoke to the team’s media at NFL Honors and touched on a few topics, including what Peterson means […]

It was an important day on Friday as Eli Manning officially retired from the NFL, and Adrian Peterson of the Washington Redskins was among the players to congratulate the quarterback. While congratulating the New York Giants quarterback, Peterson also took a jab at Tom Brady on Twitter. With Manning retiring, the argument on whether or […]

Adrian Peterson was at one point the most feared running back in the NFL. While he is no longer that superstar back that he once was, he has still been very productive over the last couple of seasons with the Washington Redskins. During the 2019 season with the Redskins in 15 games, Peterson carried the […]

The Washington Redskins are currently slated to pick No. 2 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Doing so would put them in-line to draft generational Ohio State pass-rusher Chase Young, assuming the Cincinnati Bengals pluck quarterback Joe Burrow from LSU. If Washington were to beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, however, that could change. The […]

The Washington Redskins aren’t headed back to the playoffs this season, but despite their poor year, running back Adrian Peterson has continued to show he has what it takes to play in the NFL. Already one of the best running backs ever, if Peterson had his way, he’d continue playing for a long time. Speaking […]

Washington Redskins veteran running back Adrian Peterson passed Hall of Fame rusher Walter Payton on Sunday for fourth place on the NFL’s all-time career rushing touchdowns leaders, according to the NFL. ALL DAY.@AdrianPeterson passes Walter Payton for sole possession of 4th in all-time rushing touchdowns! #HTTR #NYGvsWAS 📺: FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of success throughout their history even though they have never won a Super Bowl. Some of the best players in NFL history have played in the purple and gold. Let’s breakdown the seven best players in Vikings franchise history. 7. Mick Tinglehoff A good offensive line is one […]

Washington Redskins veteran running back Adrian Peterson continues to make history during the 2019 NFL season as he amasses new records. On Sunday in his team’s Week 15 matchup with NFC East division rival Philadelphia Eagles, the 34-year-old surpassed Hall of Famer Curtis Martin for fifth-most career rushing yards in league history, per NFL Research. […]

Another week, another historic rushing mark for Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson. He now finds himself once again in elite company with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton. Peterson was able to tie Payton in spectacular fashion for the fourth-most rushing touchdowns of all time with 110, via NFL Twitter: .@AdrianPeterson ties Walter […]

At his peak, Adrian Peterson was the most unstoppable running back in the NFL and was easily one of the best rushers of his generation. Of course, that was quite some time ago, and Peterson is no longer the dominant halfback he once was, but he is still piling up yards, and he is en […]

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice is no stranger to knee injuries. As a rookie in 2018, he tore his ACL in the preseason, in turn, forgoing the season. He suffered a torn meniscus in Week 1 of the 2019 season, returning in Week 11. On Sunday, Guice suffered another knee injury, which is reportedly […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson appears to set records nearly every time he takes the field, with Sunday’s contest against the Green Bay Packers being no different. During the game, Peterson became the sixth rusher in NFL history to have accumulated 14,000 yards on the ground, joining a group that includes Emmitt Smith, Walter […]

NFL running back Adrian Peterson continues to make plays in 2019 despite an already illustrious career and Hall of Fame bid more than likely pinned down. Peterson’s career started at Oklahoma University, where he tormented Big 12 defenses for three seasons. From 2004-2006, Peterson rushed 748 times for 4,041 yards and 41 touchdowns. After spending […]

There’s not much to look forward to when you’re a Washington Redskins fan. However, Adrian Peterson’s possible return to the team may convince some to actually tune in to their upcoming match against the Detroit Lions. Adam Schefter was one of the first to report the update that was enough to send a couple of […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is questionable for Sunday’s NFC tilt with the Detroit Lions, according to the team’s injury report. The veteran tailback is suffering from a toe injury and returned to practice on Friday (in a limited fashion) after missing the first two practice sessions of the week. Peterson, 34, played in […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson did not practice on Thursday due to a toe injury, but Redskins head coach Bill Callahan is not  concerned about Peterson’s status for his team’s Week 12 matchup with the Detroit Lions. “He’ll be ready for Sunday. No question in my mind,” Callahan said, per Charean Williams of Pro […]

It is hard to argue for any member of the Washington Redskins to be a fantasy starter. If there is one, it is Adrian Peterson. The Redskins will take on the New York Jets in Week 11 and Peterson is a solid flex option for this game. The Redskins parted ways with Jay Gruden after […]

The Washington Redskins appear to be getting Derrius Guice back in their offense ahead of their matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday. While he will undoubtedly lose touches, Adrian Peterson is prepared to share the workload with Guice. Guice, the team’s second-year running back, has been out since Week 1 after sustaining an […]

Adrian Peterson may not be the monster that he once was with the Minnesota Vikings back in the day, but he has shown over the last couple of seasons with the Washington Redskins that he still has some football left in the tank. This afternoon against the Buffalo Bills, the 1-7 Redskins are looking to […]