Redskins' Adrian Peterson to Have Role Even as a 2-Down RB, OC Scott Turner Says

The Washington Redskins will have a crowded backfield in 2020, but offensive coordinator Scott Turner still sees Adrian Peterson as a useful piece.

Speaking with reporters Wednesday, Turner elaborated on how he plans to utilize Peterson:

John Keim

On Adrian Peterson, Scott Turner said there’s a role for him even if he’s more a first-second down back. Helps with check downs; also this is a play-action based offense so he helps set that up.

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