The Facts: The Redskins want Peterson back, but he’s expected to test the market as an unrestricted free agent.
Diehards Line:
Derrius Guice is expected to be healthy and ready to roll for the start of the season, so Peterson's willingness to move on is understandable. And coming off a bounce-back, 1,000-yard campaign in 2018, there will be interest. But teams are also likely to realize his production tailed off last season. Over the first seven weeks with Washington, he averaged 4.6 yards per carry and eclipsed 90 yards rushing in five games. In the last nine weeks of the year, that average dropped to 3.6 ypc and he eclipsed 90 yards just twice. Also, Peterson turns 34 this month. ... We'll be watching for more.