Redskins extend Thompson through ’19

Chris Thompson has been signed to a contract extension, a two-year deal with $6.5 million guaranteed, keeping Thompson in Washington through 2019.

A fifth-round pick in 2013, Thompson enjoyed his most productive season last autumn, piling up 700-plus yards of total offense and five touchdowns.

Thompson has morphed into a favorite of coach Jay Gruden, who called the 26-year-old a “very valuable commodity to our football team, both in pass protection and getting out on the routes.”

Other transactions:

1. Cowboys will re-sign quarterback Kellen Moore to serve as a backup option behind Dak Prescott

2. The Chiefs added former Texans running back Akeem Hunt to their practice squad.