ASHBURN, Va. — Free-agent running back Pierre Thomas, a former Illini, signed Friday with the Washington Redskins, who play Sunday at Chicago.
The 30-year-old Thomas has run for 3,757 yards and 28 touchdowns in the NFL and has 327 catches for 2,608 yards and 12 TDs.
“Pierre is an established third-down back in this league and a very good pass protector and good out of the backfield,” coach Jay Gruden said after practice Friday.