Adrian Peterson Reportedly Will Visit with Patriots

Adrian Peterson will visit with the New England Patriots on Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday.

The veteran running back remains unsigned after the Minnesota Vikings declined to pick up his option for the 2017 season.      

Peterson ran for 72 yards on 37 carries for the Vikings in 2016. He missed significant time after undergoing knee surgery in September. After returning for Minnesota's Week 15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, he was out for the team's final two games.

The Patriots signed Rex Burkhead earlier in the offseason, but New England likely views Peterson as a better potential replacement for LeGarrette Blount, who became a free agent after the 2016 campaign.