Adrian Peterson didn’t arrive in Washington to simply blend in and help fill out a roster low on running backs. The future Hall of Famer has every intention of being the starter when the team opens the season on the road against the Arizona Cardinals in about three weeks.
“Without a doubt,” Peterson said. “And I would be cheating myself if that wasn’t my approach.”
All eyes were on Peterson as he made his practice debut with the Redskins on Tuesday. The seven-time Pro Bowler sported the No. 26 and his svelte 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame immediately stood out alongside the other healthy running backs — Rob Kelley, Chris Thompson, Kapri Bibbs and the newly signed De’Veon Smith.