NFL The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time  

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Big fan of Washington football? Then check out this list of Washington Redskins running backs with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting running back from throughout Washington Redskins history, including current running backs and past ones. Featuring 2018-2019 Washington Redskins and some of the greatest NFL running backs of all time, the best Redskins RBs include Clinton Portis, Stephen Davis, Terry Allen, and Earnest Byner, among other greats.

Who are the best running backs in Washington Redskins history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Washington Redskins starting running back.

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118 31
John Riggins is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982

2
88 25
Clinton Portis is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004

3
62 13
Larry Brown is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970 

4
40 12
Earnest Byner is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989

5
32 9
Terry Allen is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

6
44 19
Stephen Davis is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

7
54 27
Alfred Morris is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

8
31 11
Joe Washington is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1981

9
19 8
George Rogers is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1987, 1986

10
18 8
Ricky Ervins is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Ricky Ervins

Seasons: 1994

11
15 7
Mike Thomas is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

12
22 14
Ladell Betts is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Ladell Betts

Seasons: 2006

13
12 8
Reggie Brooks is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1993

14
15 15
Darrel Young is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Darrel Young

Seasons: 2014, 2013

15
8 9
Craig McEwen is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Craig McEwen

Seasons: 1988

16
7 8
Benny Malone is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 1979

17
12 14
Ryan Torain is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Ryan Torain

Seasons: 2010

18
7 11
Wilbur Jackson is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Wilbur Jackson

Seasons: 1980

19
23 31
Robert Kelley is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Robert Kelley

Seasons: 2017, 2016

20
12 19
Roy Helu is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time

Seasons: 2011

21
6 17
Trung Canidate is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Trung Canidate

Seasons: 2003