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Vikings' Peterson Practices In Full Pads

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:32:44 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice for the Vikings and for the first time this season in full pads. Peterson took only a few hand-offs but the defense was instructed not to hit him. Peterson was disappointed he wasn’t allowed to be hit but is happy to be back practicing with the guys. [...]

Vikings' Peterson Still On Track to Play Sept 9

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:31:58 +0000

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday that running back Adrian Peterson is still on track to play when the regular season begins on September 9 at home against Jacksonville. Frazier says he’d like to see Peterson see action in practice and carries in a preseason game before he’s cleared to play in the regular [...]

Peterson's Attorney Says He Was the "Victim"

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:28:50 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson’s attorney says he was a victim and a charge of resisting arrest is a “fabrication.” Texas attorney Rusty Hardin released a statement Monday, two days after Peterson was released from a Houston jail. Peterson was arrested shortly after 2am Saturday and charged with resisting arrest after he allegedly pushed a [...]

Vikings' Peterson Says "Truth Will Surface"

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:15:36 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson tweeted Sunday, “Thank you for waiting for the facts. Truth will surface”. Peterson also quoted Winston Churchill writing: “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” Peterson was arrested early Saturday morning for resisting arrest. Police say Peterson and his [...]

Adrian Peterson Arrested In Houston

Chris Chapman — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:50:51 +0000

Early this morning, Adrian Peterson was taken into custody at a nightclub in Houston.

Peterson Says Saints Tried To Hurt Him

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:16:12 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson claimed the New Orleans Saints were intentionally trying to re-injure his left ankle in Sunday’s game. Peterson had missed the previous 3 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. Peterson said he expected the Saints defenders to go after his ankle. Viking tight end Visanthe Shiancoe suggested [...]

Ponder, Peterson Both Practice Friday

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:00:37 +0000

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder and running back Adrian Peterson both practice on a limited basis Friday and both are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Detroit. Ponder didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday while Peterson was limited in practice on both Thursday and Friday after not practicing on Wednesday. If Ponder can’t play then [...]

Vikings' Peterson Expects To Play

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:06:52 +0000

The Vikings may play with running back Adrian Peterson afterall. Peterson said Thursday he expects to play Sunday at Atlanta despite a high ankle sprain. He hasn’t practiced this week and he continues to be in a walking boot. The Vikings will likely find out today whether Peterson can play on the ankle as they [...]