Adrian Peterson

  1. Adrian Peterson Grievance Announced: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

    As Adrian Peterson awaits word from the NFL in his quest to be reinstated, the NFLPA has released a statement confirming his filed grievance. Here it is in full, courtesy of NFLPA...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 3 months ago 28,740 reads 118 comments

  2. Would Mike Zimmer, Vikings Teammates Welcome Adrian Peterson Back?

    Could the Minnesota Vikings welcome Adrian Peterson back this season? According to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports , following Peterson's plea agreement Tuesday, the NFL rejected ...

    Team Stream Now Written by Team Stream Now about 3 months ago 2,309 reads 13 comments

  3. Adrian Peterson's Contract with Nike Terminated by Company

    The child-abuse scandal surrounding Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has resulted in the termination of his Nike endorsement contract. ESPN...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 3 months ago 50,887 reads 99 comments

  4. Adrian Peterson's Appeal for Immediate Reinstatement Reportedly Rejected by NFL

    Controversial Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson may very well return to play in the NFL this season, but his immediate reinstatement request was met with a roadblock...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 3 months ago 172,549 reads 194 comments

  5. Possible Adrian Peterson Return Could Undercut NFL's Domestic Violence Message

    If the NFL wants to get serious about domestic violence, it could be in for a seriously awkward first step. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor reckless assault, according to CNN.

    Michael Schottey Written by Michael Schottey about 3 months ago 53,193 reads 60 comments

  6. Adrian Peterson Pleads No Contest in Child-Abuse Case: Latest Details, Reaction

    Updates from Monday, Nov. 10 The NFLPA filed a grievance on Adrian Peterson 's behalf, the organization confirmed on its website: The NFLPA has filed an expedited, non-injury ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 3 months ago 172,171 reads 254 comments

  7. Insider Buzz: Peterson Still Facing Potential Fine and Suspension from NFL

    According to ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio (h/t NFL .com's Ian Rapoport and Dan Hanzus ), Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to a plea deal regarding his child abuse case and will receive no jail time...

    Team Stream Now Written by Team Stream Now about 3 months ago 29,919 reads 115 comments

  8. Adrian Peterson Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges

    As expected, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the charges of child abuse being brought against him. Albert Breer of NFL ...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 4 months ago 51,759 reads 4 comments

  9. Adrian Peterson Reportedly Admits to Marijuana Use During Drug Testing

    Suspended Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is in danger of being arrested for breaking the terms of his pre -trial bail agreement after admitting to smoking marijuana when taking a court-ordered drug test...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 4 months ago 62,947 reads 278 comments

  10. Adrian Peterson's Personal Life Detailed in Star Tribune Exclusive

    Updates from Tuesday, Oct. 7 Adrian Peterson offered a rebuttal to the Star Tribune 's report on Twitter Tuesday night in a series of three screenshots: ...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 4 months ago 212,944 reads 1 comments

  11. Sources Close to Adrian Peterson Believe He Will Return to Vikings This Season

    After being deactivated by the Vikings last week, Adrian Peterson is battling legal troubles stemming from being indicted by a grand jury earlier this month...

    Team Stream Now Written by Team Stream Now about 4 months ago 88,728 reads 0 comments

  12. Adrian Peterson's Mother Defends Son Amid Child Abuse Allegations

    Amid allegations of child abuse, Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson has been deactivated indefinitely from the team, per NFL .com's Gregg Rosenthal...

    Matt Fitzgerald Written by Matt Fitzgerald about 4 months ago 16,685 reads 71 comments

  13. NFL Players Are Human Beings, Not Gods; Let's Treat Them That Way

    It seemed like the avalanche of horrible NFL news would never stop. Brutal, depressing words and images flowed from every television, computer and device for hours into days into weeks on end...

    Ty Schalter Written by Ty Schalter about 4 months ago 951 reads 2 comments

  14. Forging a New Identity for the Minnesota Vikings Sans Adrian Peterson

    Adrian Peterson has been the unassailable face of the Minnesota Vikings during the vast majority of his eight-year NFL career...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 4 months ago 6,682 reads 11 comments

  15. Debate: Did the Vikings Make the Right Move with AP?

    Adrian Peterson has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list, meaning he must stay away from the team indefinitely...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 4 months ago 2,965 reads 110 comments

  16. Adrian Peterson Suspension Shows Vikings, NFL Care About One Thing: Cash

    The announcement from the Vikings came at about 2 a.m. Gutless Standard Time. That means it took the team about 14 hours to cave from public pressure. "Cave" is the wrong word...

    Mike Freeman Written by Mike Freeman about 4 months ago 136,671 reads 103 comments

  17. Adrian Peterson Put on Commissioner's Exempt List: Latest Details and Reaction

    Updates from Monday, Nov. 17 Adrian Peterson 's hearing reached a conclusion on Monday evening according to Ian Rapoport of NFL ...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 4 months ago 356,665 reads 14 comments

  18. 'Violence Is Violence': Adrian Peterson and the Science of Spanking

    A four-year-old can barely distinguish between right and wrong, between cause and effect, between his or her home and the whole world. Good and bad are still vague notions for a preschool child...

    Mike Tanier Written by Mike Tanier about 5 months ago 25,533 reads 9 comments

  19. Adrian Peterson Could Be Suspended Under New NFL Investigation

    The Minnesota Vikings have ruled Adrian Peterson eligible to play in their Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints , according to ESPN.com ...

    Team Stream Now Written by Team Stream Now about 5 months ago 13,576 reads 66 comments

  20. Adrian Peterson Was Accused of Second Child-Abuse Incident in 2013

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson , who missed the team's Week 2 game after being indicted for reckless or negligent injury to a child, is once again in headlines ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 5 months ago 97,625 reads 251 comments

  21. Vikings Make Inexcusable Move, Send Wrong Message by Activating Adrian Peterson

    We know what Adrian Peterson did. We know Adrian Peterson admitted "using a switch" to "discipline his son," according to his lawyer's statement (via ESPN via Twitter )...

    Ty Schalter Written by Ty Schalter about 5 months ago 149,112 reads 14 comments

  22. Adrian Peterson Expected to Play in Week 3 vs. Saints

    Updates from Wednesday, Sept. 17 Veteran NFL reporter Sean Jensen and FOX Sports' Jay Glazer have the latest on Peterson's status: Updates from Tuesday, Sept...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 5 months ago 68,948 reads 14 comments

  23. Adrian Peterson Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Vikings RB

    Updates from Wednesday, Sept. 17 ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Adrian Peterson is expected to remain with the Vikings, despite being put on the exempt list : Original ...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 5 months ago 41,466 reads 97 comments

  24. Adrian Peterson Indictment Caps Perhaps the Worst Week in the History of the NFL

    The week began with a video of an NFL player viciously assaulting his wife, knocking her unconscious with one punch. The week is ending with news that another NFL star is in hot water, this time on charges of reckless injury to a child...

    Mike Freeman Written by Mike Freeman about 5 months ago 184,221 reads 8 comments

  25. Tracking Adrian Peterson's Status After Indictment for Negligent Injury to Child

    Updates from Monday, Sept. 22 Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reports the latest speculation on Adrian Peterson 's future from sources close to the Vikings' star: Updates from Sunday, Sept...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 5 months ago 217,535 reads 151 comments