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Detroit Lions bolster backfield by signing RB Adrian Peterson to one-year deal

The Detroit Lions continue to pour resources into the running back position, with their latest move bringing one of the NFL's all-time greats to town.

The Lions signed running back Adrian Peterson to a one-year deal Sunday, reuniting him with his former offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings, Darrell Bevell.

Peterson, 35, was released by Washington on Friday, ahead of Saturday's cut to a 53-man roster.

The Lions kept five running backs on their initial roster: Kerryon Johnson, a second-round pick in 2018; D'Andre Swift, a second-rounder this year; Ty Johnson, a sixth-rounder in 2019; Bo Scarbrough; and fullback Jason Cabinda.