Report: Redskins running back Derrius Guice out indefinitely

Washington Redskins' Derrius Guice, left, rushes during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles. (Michael Perez/AP)

Sportsnet Staff September 12, 2019, 1:28 PM

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery Thursday to trim a torn meniscus, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

#Redskins RB Derrius Guice had surgery to trim a torn meniscus this morning, sources say. He is in Pensacola meeting with Dr. James Andrews, who performed the procedure. Guice is out indefinitely, as the team considers its roster options.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 12, 2019

With Guice out, Washington will turn to Adrian Peterson against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday. The 2012 MVP was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career for Washington’s Week 1 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles.

Guice’s injury is another setback for the second-year back who missed the entire 2018 season – his rookie year – after suffering a torn ACL in his first-ever pre-season game.

Selected by Washington in the second round (59th overall) in 2018, Guice racked up more than 3,000 yards rushing and 32 total touchdowns in three years at LSU before turning pro.

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