Report: Adrian Peterson, Redskins Could Agree on Contract 'as Soon as This Week'

After a resurgent 2018 season, running back Adrian Peterson could be looking at a new contract before too long.

According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, a couple of teams have shown interest in the free agent, but the Washington Redskins could re-sign him "as soon as this week."

The 33-year-old (who will be 34 all next season) joined the Redskins last August after rookie Derrius Guice went down with a season-ending knee injury. Guice has shown progress in his recovery, but he remains an unknown entity heading into 2019.

Meanwhile, Peterson exceeded expectations with 1,042 rushing yards, 208 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns. Although he struggled with consistency down the stretch, he fared well considering the team's injuries around him at quarterback and on the offensive line.

This effort surprised many considering he had just 601 rushing yards at 3.1 yards per carry from 2016-17 with the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals. Injuries held him to just 13 total games during this stretch, but he played and started all 16 games in 2018.

Even at his age, Peterson can provide valuable early-down work for any team needing help at running back.

Considering his familiarity now with the Redskins and the question marks otherwise on the depth chart, a return seems like a strong possibility.