The Facts: The Redskins added more talent to their running back room this offseason. That might impact Peterson's future; it won't alter his approach. He'll try to win the job and dispense knowledge along the way, continuing in a mentorship role. "I've always had the mindset of being open to competition," Peterson said on a Zoom video conference. "So I will embrace it the same way. People ask me that question all the time -- 'Man, the Redskins are really packing that running back room, huh?' I'm like, 'Yeah, they are.' But hey. ... Just gotta execute and produce."

Diehards Line: The Redskins signed free agent running backs Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic. They also drafted Antonio Gibson in the third round. Derrius Guice and Bryce Love -- both of whom are coming off knee injuries -- also remain on the roster and can help on every down. McKissic doesn't threaten Peterson's job security because he'll be a third-down back, but the additions of Barber and Gibson might. Gibson played mostly receiver in college, but the Redskins view him as a running back who can pair with other backs at the same time. Peterson has rushed for 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons with Washington. He's missed one game, when then-coach Jay Gruden made him a healthy inactive for the 2019 season opener. But Gruden was fired following an 0-5 start, and Peterson became the workhorse. With young talent in the passing game, the Redskins could rely on their defense and running game this season. Remember, the Redskins picked up the second year of Peterson's contract earlier this offseason. But in such a crowded room, no player is guaranteed anything.