UPDATE 1:45 P.M.
Multiple reports say the Redskins have indeed agreed to terms with free agent 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
#Redskins are signing RB Adrian Peterson, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Peterson embarks on his 12th NFL season with his fourth team. Needs 37 rushing yards to pass Jim Brown and crack the top 10 all time. Can do it quickly in Washington.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 20, 2018
Redskins are signing RB Adrian Peterson to a one-year deal, as @RapSheet and @MikeGarafolo reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 20, 2018
Original story
The feature image in this story is from today (Monday), showing Adrian Peterson standing with Washington Redskins cornerback D.J. Swearinger.
Peterson, wearing a Washington football t-shirt, is visiting the Redskins today with hopes of signing before he leaves. Pro Football Talk reports that veteran running backs Jamaal Charles and Orleans Darkwa have also visited with the Redskins.
This picture will generate excitement pic.twitter.com/NHdIJ3bVJZ
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 20, 2018
“Redskins nation, I’m en route,” said Peterson in an Instagram post Sunday night. “I’ll be in the building tomorrow. Wish me luck.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmrpjITHSP1
Washington is in need of running back help since rookie Derrius Guice was lost for the season with a knee injury, and Samaje Parine and Bryon Marshall both suffered ankle injuries in last week’s preseason game against the Jets.
Peterson, 33, got stuck on the bench behind Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram in New Orleans last season, rushing for just 81 yards in four games before being traded to Arizona, where he racked up 448 yards and two touchdowns in six games before suffering a season-ending neck injury.
