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FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Devine Ozigbo (33) runs before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. As stunning as Leonard Fournette’s departure was from Jacksonville, his replacement might be equally surprising. Jacksonville expects to split the bulk of the work between second-year pro Devine Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Jaguars turn to young committee to replace Leonard Fournette

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2014, file photo, Chris Thompson lines up a putts on the 12th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, N.C. The Sony Open really is paradise for Thompson, who could have swam to Hawaii faster than it took him to reach the PGA Tour. He turned pro in 1999. Twenty years later, he finally is teeing it up along with the elite in golf. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

The long road to PGA Tour for 42-year-old rookie

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates running back Adrian Peterson's touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins turn to McCoy as starter, sign Sanchez as backup

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) ** FILE **

Chris Thompson out against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ** FILE **

Chris Thompson out, Quinton Dunbar returns vs. Falcons

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) carries the ball past Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Jamison Crowder out, Quinton Dunbar questionable vs. Giants

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) is helped onto a cart after he was injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Thompson returns to the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday for the first time since fracturing his right fibula there last season. He is back to form finally after months of recovery and gives the Redskins almost the perfect complementary back to Adrian Peterson and a necessary piece of the passing game. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)$

Redskins’ Thompson at peace returning to scene of injury

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) is helped onto a cart after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Chris Thompson has overcome more than just injuries

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson, center, is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore, left, and defensive back Clayton Geathers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Chris Thompson on attendance: ‘I expected it to be packed, honestly’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Budda Baker (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson dominate as Redskins’ new duo

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Landover, Md. Alex Smith is everything Kirk Cousins couldn't be enough of for the Washington Redskins. He's an established, veteran NFL quarterback who signed on long term and is already being called by teammates the kind of leader they needed. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Mr. Smith goes to Washington as Redskins’ undisputed leader

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

File-This Aug. 24, 2018, file photo shows Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) handing the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (26) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md. Smith and Peterson sat a few feet away from each other as fresh-faced college players at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York in late 2005 and never imaged this would happen. Twelve NFL seasons later for Smith and 11 for Peterson and they’re now in the same backfield together with the Washington Redskins. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Redskins hope Smith, Peterson can lead them back to playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) reaches for a pass during the morning session of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Jordan Reed, Chris Thompson won’t play in preseason

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) covers wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) during the morning session at NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, July 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Josh Norman, Chris Thompson criticize joint practices after Redskins, Jets fight

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 27, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) runs a drill during the morning session of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. More than eight months since breaking his right fibula, Redskins running back Chris Thompson is just now getting team snaps in training camp and still worries about the injury. Washington's offensive MVP last season is trying to overcome the mental hurdle of coming back from the serious injury that necessitated major surgery. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Chris Thompson will not play Redskins’ first preseason game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) takes a handoff during NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Jay Gruden ‘100 percent confident’ Chris Thompson will be ready Week 1

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) takes a handoff during NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Redskins’ Thompson hesitant as he returns from broken leg

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) runs a drill during the morning session of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Chris Thompson still nervous about broken leg despite progress

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) hauls in a pass during NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Guice should get chance to win Redskins’ starting RB job

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press