Adrian Peterson's Agent, Vikings Executive Reportedly Share 'Heated Exchange'

The expected divorce between Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings got uglier during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine this weekend, as the veteran running back's agent, Ben Dogra, and Vikings Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski reportedly had a "heated" altercation.

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported Dogra had to be separated from Brzezinski when the two discussed Peterson's future with the Vikings.

Peterson, the former franchise face who spent all but one game in 2014 on the commissioner's permission list after being charged with child abuse, has in recent weeks publicly criticized the Vikings for not supporting him.

Peterson's father, Nelson, denied the altercation, via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press:

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"He is open to returning to the Vikings," Nelson Peterson said in a phone interview with the Pioneer Press. "He hasn’t closed the door on saying, 'I won’t play for the Vikings.' He hasn’t demanded a trade."

Nelson Peterson said he didn’t know anything about an argument between Dogra and Brzezinski.

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"For the fans, I would definitely love to come back, but then again, it's a business, when it comes down to business, you can't get caught up in the loyalty to fans or to a team or anything like that," Peterson told Ben Goessling of ESPN.com on Feb. 19. "You know how it is in the NFL. I learned a lot through this process. I'm still uneasy, to be honest with you. I'm still uneasy about a lot of things that took place within the organization."

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, via Around The NFL, provided some context to the two sides clashing:

Albert Breer of NFL Network named Kevin Warren as "the guy Adrian Peterson has had the biggest issue with in the Vikings organization." Warren, who was recently promoted to COO, expressed interest on Feb. 12 in retaining Peterson, per Tomasson.

Dogra allegedly told Brzezinski that Peterson will "never" play for the Vikings again, according to La Canfora. The six-time Pro Bowler has spent all eight of his NFL seasons in Minnesota. Once viewed as an irreplaceable piece well on his way to a statue outside the Vikings' new stadium, Peterson's exit from Minnesota now seems more likely.

In his interview with Goessling, Peterson alleged that people he trusted in the Vikings organization "weren't heard from" when the decision to place him on the exempt list went down. He also described the events leading up to the decision as an "ambush."

Peterson is currently appealing a six-game suspension from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy. Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor reckless assault charge in November as part of a deal to drop a felony abuse charge related to hitting his four-year-old son with a switch.

From a financial perspective, it might make sense for the Vikings to cut ties with Peterson. Minnesota owes the 29-year-old back a $12.75 million base salary and $15.4 million in salary-cap charges for 2015. The team can wipe $13 million away by trading him or releasing him outright, per Spotrac.

While few would deny Peterson's talent in his prime, he's an aging running back who turns 30 on March 21. His contract is already unwieldy for someone at an increasingly fungible position. It's likely Peterson would receive a fraction of his Vikings contract if he hit the open market.

Regardless, based on recent developments, Peterson might have a new home in the NFL in the near future.

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