ASHBURN, Va., -- The durability issue, finally, was answered the way Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson wanted. Yes, he actually could get through a season without missing a game. It was the first time Thompson has done so in his first four years in the NFL. And the first time since his sophomore year in college.
In fact, because he was hurt as a rookie he did not qualify for an accrued season which is why he’s a restricted free agent now instead of unrestricted. The Redskins love what he did this season, running 68 times for 358 yards and catching 49 passes for 349 yards.