Chiefs trade RB DeAndre Washington to Dolphins – Yardbarker

The Chiefs have agreed to trade running back DeAndre Washington to the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. In exchange, Miami will send draft pick compensation to Kansas City.

The Dolphins have been on the lookout for backfield help in recent weeks, as evidenced by their pursuit of LeVeon Bell. Bell ultimately landed with the Chiefs, leaving the Dolphins to settle for one of his backups.

Its not the ideal consolation prize, but Washington did flash ability as a rookie with the Raiders, when he averaged more than five yards per carry. Last season, he gained 162 yards as he started in the Raiders final two games.

The 27-year-old will join an RB group that currently includes Myles Gaskin, Matt Breida and Jordan Howard. Meanwhile, the Dolphins wont have to do much roster juggling to accommodate him after sending wide receiver Isaiah Fordto the Patriots earlier Tuesday.

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