The Washington Redskins have made a decision about the future of their backfield, and they believe that their second-year back can handle the full-time load. Matt Jones will be the Redskins’ Week 1 starter pending an unforeseen offseason circumstance.
Veteran Alfred Morris walked away last week, signing a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins made no attempt to re-sign the fifth-year tailback, making it clear that their plan has always been to move forward with Jones.
Jones eclipsed the 100-yard mark just once in 2015, but the team loves his running style.