Adrian Peterson notched over 1,000 yards for Washington last season, but found himself on the bench when the 2019 NFL began.

A head scratching move.  

Jay Gruden surprised the football world Sunday by making Peterson a healthy scratch.

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Why was the case?

It all had to do with special teams, according to Gruden.

Flip the Page to hear his reasoning: 

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