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7 potential landing spots for Adrian Peterson

By Dustin Baker

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings and Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins greet each other after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings and Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins greet each other after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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6. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles drafted Miles Sanders in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft to eventually be their premiere halfback. The time has arrived.

Sanders split carries last season with veteran Jordan Howard, but Howard has since traveled to Miami. Howard will split carries with former San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida for the Dolphins in 2020.

Howard’s exodus will, by default, promote Miles Sanders to undisputed RB1 and rightfully so. Sanders was explosive during his rookie season. However, Sanders plays more like Dalvin Cook than he does Adrian Peterson. The Eagles frequently showcased him as a pass-catcher, and it was an astute tactic.

After Sanders on Philadelphia’s depth chart, it’s the shifty Boston Scott and then RB3 Corey Clement. Peterson-to-the-Eagles seems sensible as the former Viking would bring a downhill runner into the fold. The Eagles ranked 11th in the NFL for rushing yards in 2019, so a replacement for Howard is in order should Philadelphia prefer the tandem of a scatback and north-and-south guy as it utilized last season.

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