Former Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson is now a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, signing a one-year deal and rejoining offensive coordinator Jay Gruden.
The news came ahead of the announcement by several sources that the team would not pick up the fifth-year option on Leonard Fournette’s rookie contract. By bringing in Thompson, they have added another player who is familiar with Gruden’s system. Tight end Tyler Eifert also signing with the team earlier in the offseason in free agency after working with Gruden in Cincinnati.
The move by the Jaguars adds a valuable pass-catching running back to go alongside Fournette and Ryquell Armstead.