The Washington Football Team released running back Adrian Peterson Friday in a shocking move less than 10 days before the start of the 2020 season. Teams have to have 53 players on their main roster ahead of the start of the season, which could lead to other veterans like Peterson getting released from their contracts prior to Week 1. CAM NEWTON TO BE PATRIOTS STARTING QUARTERBACK: REPORTThe move allows Washington to focus on some of its younger running backs. Washington signed Peterson prior to the start of the 2018 season after brief stints with the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals. AGENT: SEAHAWKS BRING BACK SUSPENDED WR JOSH GORDONThe former NFL MVP rushed for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018.

Source: Fox News September 04, 2020 12:45 UTC