The Redskins announced on Wednesday they have exercised the 2020 team option for RB Adrian Peterson.
“Adrian Peterson is the epitome of what it means to be a pro in this league,” Redskins HC Ron Rivera said. “Adrian’s leadership and passion towards the game of football will set an example of what is expected of the players in this program moving forward.”
The Redskins announced that they have exercised the 2020 club option on Adrian Peterson’s contract.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) February 19, 2020
This move was expected, as Washington has valued Peterson’s durability the past two seasons. Peterson is set to make $2.5 million in 2020 with another potential $1.5 million in incentives.
Peterson, 34, is a former first-round pick of the Vikings back in 2007. After 10 seasons in Minnesota, Peterson signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Saints.
The Saints later traded Peterson to the Cardinals for a 2018 sixth-round pick back in 2017. However, Arizona cut him loose and he eventually signed on with the Redskins.
Washington brought Peterson back last year on a two-year contract worth $8 million that included an option.
In 2019, Peterson appeared in 15 games for the Redskins and rushed for 898 yards on 211 carries (4.3 YPC) to go along with 17 receptions for 142 yards receiving and five total touchdowns.
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