ADADPeterson’s exit, coupled with the earlier release of Derrius Guice following his arrest on domestic violence charges, has all but overhauled the team’s rushing corps. “We’re about to find out what our young players can do more so than anything else,” Rivera said. AD“But I didn’t expect to be released.”Rivera often referred to Peterson as a tone-setter for Washington’s young offense and the team as a whole. 5 on the league’s all-time list with a career 14,216 rushing yards, needing only 1,132 to leap to third place, behind Emmitt Smith (18,355) and Walter Payton (16,726). Among the players with at least 2,500 career carries, Peterson’s career rushing average of 4.68 yards is second behind Barry Sanders’ 4.99 yards.

Source: Washington Post September 04, 2020 12:28 UTC