The Washington Redskins lost rookie second-round draft pick Derrius Guice to an ACL tear and have just signed a guy who knows a thing or two about that injury to replace him.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the ‘Skins have signed running back Adrian Peterson.
He’s back: The #Redskins are signing former Pro Bowl RB Adrian Peterson, source tells me and @MikeGarafolo. Immediate help in the wake of a string of injuries at the position. 🔏
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 20, 2018
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The veteran in onto his fourth NFL team after a lengthy stint in Minnesota and then stops in New Orleans and most recently Arizona.
Through six games, Peterson rushed for 448 yards on 129 carries and threw in two touchdowns.