Skins Re-Sign RB Chris Thompson

For Immediate Release
April 21, 2017

REDSKINS RE-SIGN RB CHRIS THOMPSON

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have re-signed restricted free agent running back Chris Thompson. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Thompson (5-8, 195) has appeared in 35 career regular season games since joining the Redskins as a fifth-round pick (154th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft. In his first four NFL seasons from 2013-16, he rushed 106 times for 584 yards with three rushing touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 349 yards with five receiving touchdowns.

Last season, Thompson played in all 16 games for the first time in his career, posting career highs in rushing attempts (68), rushing yards (356), rushing touchdowns (three), receptions (49) and receiving yards (349) while matching his career high with two receiving touchdowns. He was one of only two players in the NFL to record at least 60 carries, 40 receptions and 15 kickoff returns in 2016 (Green Bay's Ty Montgomery).

Thompson, 26, played collegiately at Florida State after attending Madison County H.S. in Madison, Fla.




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He's a solid role-player. As long as the contract is reasonable that's a good re-signing.

Henry said:

He's a solid role-player. As long as the contract is reasonable that's a good re-signing.

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I'm pretty sure he was tendered as a restricted FA. Clear on the contract

Henry said:

He's a solid role-player. As long as the contract is reasonable that's a good re-signing.

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$ 2.746m

He has been the most consistent RB we've had since Morris' first 3 years.

It was so nice to see him be able to stay on the field last season. Tough little dude.

Chris Thompson, another excellent draft pick by the Brewsky, legendary GM !

Since when was Shamahan called The Brewsky?

I think that was in reference to Bruce Allen who reportedly brushes his teeth with Coors Light.