What has been a rather challenging week all around for the Washington Redskins has gotten worse. This time, news of an injury to a promising player may lead to an increased opportunity for a familiar name.
Running back Derrius Guice has reportedly undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus, which will likely cause him to miss a decent chunk of the regular season. While the news for Guice is obviously devastating, the Redskins will seemingly take the “next man up” approach and turn to future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson.
Peterson will likely soon get his first taste of game action in the young season since being designated as a healthy scratch by head coach Jay Gruden in the Redskins Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a decision that has been heavily criticized by fans, members of the media, and even current players on the roster.