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For the Washington Football Team, it’s Antonio Gibson time

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 7: Antonio Gibson #14 of the Memphis Tigers celebrates a touchdown with Dylan Parham #56 against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the American Athletic Conference Championship game on December 7, 2019 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis defeated Cincinnati 29-24. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Just before final cuts, the Washington Football Team released legendary running back Adrian Peterson. The move was less about what Peterson can’t do and more about what Antonio Gibson can do.

Adrian Peterson‘s style of play never fit a Scott Turner offense. Having said that, due to him being the only proven player at the position it seemed like he was a shoo-in to make the final roster.