Aug 27, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at FedEx Field. Photo Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson signed a two-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Thompson had signed a one-year, $2.75 million restricted tender during the offseason.
The 5-foot-8, 195-pound Thompson has appeared in 35 career regular-season games since joining the Redskins as a fifth-round pick in the 2013 NFL draft out of Florida State.
In his first four NFL seasons, Thompson had 106 carries for 584 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also caught 90 passes for 616 yards and five TDs.
Last season, the 26-year-old 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.
Thompson 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 was the other).
