The Facts: Peterson has been released as the Washington Football Team moves to 53 players ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Diehards Line:As Profootballtalk.com notes, Peterson appeared to be the likely starter in Washington after Derrius Guice was released this summer, but the team has opted to move in a different direction. Third-round pick Antonio Gibson, Bryce Love, Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic are the remaining backs in Washington. The veteran back will become a free agent once the move is official and, per the reports, intends to continue playing with a new team.