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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Clinton Portis is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Clinton Portis Seasons: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004

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John Riggins is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
John Riggins Seasons: 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982

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Larry Brown is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Larry Brown Seasons: 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970 

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Alfred Morris is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Alfred Morris Seasons: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

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Stephen Davis is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Stephen Davis Seasons: 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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Joe Washington is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Joe Washington Seasons: 1981

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Terry Allen is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Terry Allen Seasons: 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

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Earnest Byner is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Earnest Byner Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989

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George Rogers is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
George Rogers Seasons: 1987, 1986

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Reggie Brooks is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Reggie Brooks Seasons: 1993

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Ladell Betts is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Ladell Betts Seasons: 2006

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Mike Thomas is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Mike Thomas Seasons: 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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Ricky Ervins is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Ricky Ervins Seasons: 1994

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Darrel Young is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Darrel Young Seasons: 2014, 2013

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Ryan Torain is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Ryan Torain Seasons: 2010

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Roy Helu is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Roy Helu Seasons: 2011

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Craig McEwen is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Craig McEwen Seasons: 1988

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Benny Malone is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Benny Malone Seasons: 1979

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Wilbur Jackson is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Wilbur Jackson Seasons: 1980

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Robert Kelley is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Robert Kelley Seasons: 2017, 2016

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Trung Canidate is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best Washington Redskins Running Backs of All Time
Trung Canidate Seasons: 2003