FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Minneapolis. Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have not announced a deal, but Peterson tells ESPN in a statement that he's agreed to play in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)Andy Clayton-King/Associated Press

Adrian Peterson Talks Role with Saints, Playing with Drew Brees

Adam WellsMay 2, 2017

Adrian Peterson is looking to reinvent his career with the New Orleans Saints in 2017 and has no qualms about the team's suddenly-crowded backfield.

Per ESPN's Mike Triplett, Peterson said "I knew what I was getting myself into" about the Saints using multiple running backs and getting the ball into everyone's hands.

Peterson also loves the idea of pairing up with quarterback Drew Brees, per the Saints' official Twitter: "Envisioning myself in the backfield with Drew Brees it was like 'Wow, what will the opposing team do?'"

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ESPN's Josina Anderson reported Peterson's deal with the Saints is a one-year deal with an option for 2018 with a base value of $7 million.

Mark Ingram is coming off a career year in which he played in all 16 games for the first time since 2012. He broke the 1,000-yard barrier for the first time in his NFL career and averaged 5.1 yards per carry.

"I'm gonna put my arm around that young guy [Ingram], teach him all I can teach him, and we're gonna do this thing together," said Peterson, per Triplett.

The Saints also selected running back Alvin Kamara in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. There is no shortage of options for New Orleans to use at the position next season.

Peterson, who turned 32 on March 21, missed 13 games last season for the Minnesota Vikings due to a torn meniscus. He led the NFL in carries and rushing yards during the 2015 season.