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Redskins In Search Of Consistent Third-Down Back

As the offense continues to take shape before the 2015 season, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden says the team is still in search of a third-down back to complement Alfred Morris

While Alfred Morris continues to be fully entrenched as the Redskins’ primary running back, the team is still in search for a consistent contributor as its primary third-down back.

Veteran Roy Helu Jr. filled that role for the last two full seasons, recording more receiving yards than rushing yards in the process, but is now a member of the Oakland Raiders.

Behind Morris on the roster currently are Chris Thompson and Silas Redd Jr.