Evan Royster

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Evan Royster (22) is one of several players in competition on the Redskins' roster who are competing in training camp to be the backup running backs behind starter Alfred Morris. The Chantilly native is trying to avoid the fate he suffered in 2011, when he was cut and signed to the practice squad. (Associated Press)

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Fans cheer after Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores on a 4 yard pass in the first quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, January 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Leonard Johnson (29) on a one-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, including Leonard Johnson (29) and Ahmad Black (43), on a one-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) signs autographs for fans as running back Evan Royster (22) looks on after practice at their first training camp at the new NFL teams practice facility in Richmond, Va. Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Washington Redskins Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) runs a play as they begin their training camp at the NFL football teams new practice facility in Richmond, Va. Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Fans cheer after Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores on a 4 yard pass in the first quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, January 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Fans cheer after Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores on a 4 yard pass in the first quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, January 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores on a 4 yard pass in the first quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, January 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Fans cheer after Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster (22) scores on a 4 yard pass in the first quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC wild card game at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, January 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)