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Adrian Peterson Already Has A Few Teams Showing Interest, Analyst Says

Just hours after Adrian Peterson was released by the Washington Football Team on Friday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk said several teams are already showing interest in signing the free agent. When he was cut, the predominant theory was Peterson would be hard-pressed to land on a new roster quickly because the league’s deadline […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Adrian Peterson Released By The Washington Football Team

Less than a week before the NFL season kicks off, Adrian Peterson is on the hunt for a new team. The Washington Football Team announced via Twitter on Friday morning that the running back had been cut. The franchise is currently trying to get down to its roster limit ahead of Saturday’s deadline. Josh Edwards […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Won’t Be In Lineup For Season Opener After Report That Redskins Wanted To Cut Him

Adrian Peterson will reportedly be watching football as the NFL season comes to a start. As Yahoo! Sports reported, the Washington Redskins planned to make Peterson inactive for the team’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The report noted that the writing had been on the wall for Peterson, as Redskins head coach […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NFL Rumors: Redskins Reportedly Planned To Cut Adrian Peterson Prior To Start Of 2019 Season

As it stands, the Washington Redskins are expected to enter the 2019 NFL season with Derrius Guice – the 2018 second-round pick who missed his entire rookie year with a torn ACL – as their starting running back. If he stays healthy and produces as expected, he will be backed up by one of the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

NFL’s Adrian Peterson Reportedly In Debt Despite Making Nearly $100 Million

Adrian Peterson has been one of the top running backs in the NFL for a decade and is still an active player at age 34. But despite having earned nearly $100 million in his career to date, the former MVP is allegedly in significant financial trouble, according to a new report. According to The Athletic, […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Adrian Peterson Breaks Off 90-Yard Run To Tie Jim Brown On All-Time Rushing TD List

Adrian Peterson put together a historic Week 13 performance on the gridiron, owing every record that came of it to a single 90-yard run he broke off in the early minutes in the second quarter of a Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Peterson did once race 82 yards to the goal-line six years […]

By Tony Rivera | 4y ago

Adrian Peterson Could Face NFL Suspension After Admitting He Still Uses A Belt To Spank His Son

Four years after he pleaded guilty to a child abuse charge, Adrian Peterson admitted that he still hits his son with a belt as punishment. The NFL may be taking notice. The Washington Redskins running back said in an interview this week that he has not stopped using the belt as punishment. Peterson had been […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

NFL Rumors: Redskins Looking At Adrian Peterson & Jamaal Charles To Fill Backfield Hole, Per ‘CBS Sports’

The NFL preseason is full of rumors, and right now CBS Sports is reporting a few recent whispers about the Washington Redskins’ upcoming season. Namely, who they are going to bring in to improve their current backfield. After just two weeks it’s clear that if the Redskins want to be a dominant team in the […]

By Kristin Clifford | 5y ago

NFL Rumors: Washington Redskins Unlikely To Add Another Running Back

Derrius Guice entered the season as the Washington Redskins’ likely starting running back as a rookie. He had all the talent in the world coming out of LSU and was expected to make an immediate impact. Unfortunately, the Redskins lost their talented back in the first preseason game of the year to a torn ACL. […]

By Evan Massey | 5y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Could Be On Call After Redskins Lose Rookie Derrius Guice, ‘ESPN’ Reports

Adrian Peterson has been waiting all offseason long for an NFL team to give him a chance to reignite his career. Unfortunately, no team has shown interest in signing him after injuries ended his season last year. Despite the lack of interest thus far, there is still hope for Peterson to land a contract before […]

By Evan Massey | 5y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Could Be Headed For A Reunion With New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton Hints

Adrian Peterson could be headed for a reunion with the New Orleans Saints, and Sean Payton is the one fueling the rumors. Speaking this week about the team’s future, Payton share some details about what the team might be doing during the four-game suspension that the NFL handed to Mark Ingram. As NFL.com reported, Payton […]

By Nathan Francis | 5y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Ready To Make NFL Return

Just a few short years ago, Adrian Peterson was considered the best running back in the NFL. He was the face of the Minnesota Vikings and was one of the most entertaining players to watch. Unfortunately, injuries derailed his career and he has been a shell of his former self for the last couple seasons. […]

By Evan Massey | 5y ago

NFL Week 10: Experts Believe Adrian Peterson Key To Arizona Cardinals Win Over Seattle Seahawks

NFL Week 10 is underway, and one of the most intriguing matchups in the lineup is the Thursday night game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals host the Seahawks at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The game starts at 8:25 p.m. ET. The Cardinals (4-4) and Seahawks (5-3) are […]

By Raymund Tamayo | 5y ago

NFL Trade Rumors: Saints Trade Adrian Peterson To Cardinals Who Cut Running Back Chris Johnson

The latest NFL trade rumors were swirling about the New Orleans Saints trading Adrian Peterson to the Arizona Cardinals, and now it appears the deal is done. The former Minnesota Vikings All-Pro running back is now heading to his second team in the 2017 NFL season. New Orleans is getting a late draft pick out […]

By Matt Couden | 6y ago

New Orleans Saints On The Move Up In Week 4 Rankings From CBS, NFL, ‘SB Nation’

The New Orleans Saints were hoping to avoid yet another 0-3 start when traveling to Carolina to face the Panthers, and they accomplished that feat in rather impressive fashion. The Saints found a defense that no one really knew they had while Drew Brees and the offense shredded the top-ranked defensive unit in the league. […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

New Orleans Saints’ Adrian Peterson Promises To Punish Minnesota Vikings

Former Minnesota Vikings’ star Adrian Peterson has big plans when he has his New Orleans Saints’ debut. Adrian Peterson is a shoe-in for the NFL Hall of Fame, who played his entire career with the Vikings. Now Adrian Peterson wants to make the Vikings pay. Peterson enters this season playing for the New Orleans Saints, […]

By Ernest Shepard | 6y ago

New Orleans Saints Rumors: The Truth Behind Mark Ingram Being Traded To Philadelphia And The Possibility

The New Orleans Saints have had the spotlight on them quite often during this offseason but no more than in the last few days as rumors have swirled about Mark Ingram. The running back who has been a workhorse for the Saints, and is coming off of his best NFL season yet, has been the […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Finalizes Deal With Saints, Will Play Vikings Week 1

As previously reported by Danny Cox, Adrian Peterson was expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints as of last night. Today he made it official, signing a two-year deal worth up to $7 million. In 2017, Peterson will make $3.5 million guaranteed, while his salary in 2018 is an incentive based contract. Peterson can […]

By Joe Thiel | 6y ago

New York Giants Rumors: LeGarrette Blount To Sign With Giants Before This Weekend’s NFL Draft

The running back pieces are beginning to fall into place as NFL free agency continues moving forward, and there are going to be some new workhorses in new places for 2017. On Monday, the New England Patriots found their new starting running back. Early on Tuesday, Adrian Peterson agreed to a deal with the New […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

New Orleans Saints Rumors: Adrian Peterson Expected To Sign With Saints Before NFL Draft This Weekend

Less than a week ago, rumors started circulating that the New Orleans Saints had a great chance of signing running back Adrian Peterson, and they have now strengthened. There were a couple of other possible landing spots for him after being released by the Minnesota Vikings, but none of them ended up working out. Now, […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

New Orleans Saints Rumors: Saints Can Still Sign Adrian Peterson As RB Greatly Lowers His Asking Price

As the 2017 NFL Draft approaches, running back Adrian Peterson is still without a team but he isn’t yet ready to hang up his cleats. He has been connected to a number of teams in various NFL rumors, but the man known as “All-Day” is still searching for a place to play in 2017. When […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

New Orleans Saints Rumors: The Saints Might Really Land Richard Sherman And Adrian Peterson

The New Orleans Saints have already made a number of moves during the 2017 NFL offseason, but they are currently connected to a couple of huge names which could end up being blockbuster signings. Rumors are flying and nothing is a certainty at all, but the Saints have recently had their franchise associated in a […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson New England Patriots Rumors: Contract Offer For LeGarrette Blount, New Orleans Saints Lurk

Adrian Peterson-New England Patriots rumors may have taken a back seat to a LeGarrette Blount contract offer. While Peterson did have a meeting with the Patriots this week, it is being reported that the team may be more interested in simply re-signing Blount at this point. The New Orleans Saints are also lurking with interest […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson New Orleans Saints Rumors: Peterson To Saints Instead Of Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots

Adrian Peterson-New Orleans Saints rumors have suddenly popped up on the NFL landscape. Peterson could give the Saints a great weapon to work with quarterback Drew Brees, but will the team be willing to open the checkbook to get a deal done? After coming up in New England Patriots rumors earlier in the week and […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

NFL Free Agency Rumors: Zach Brown, Kirk Cousins, Adrian Peterson, And More

NFL Free Agency has cooled down since it began last week. However, there are still prominent names available on the open market. Players like Zach Brown, Adrian Peterson, and Rey Maualuga are some of the high-profile veterans that are still looking for a new place to play. Adrian Peterson Patriots Are Bringing RB Adrian Peterson […]

By Pete Camarillo | 6y ago

Free Agent Adrian Peterson ‘Not Worried About Playing Ball,’ But Could Ink Deal

Three weeks into the free agency period, former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is among the best available players left on the open market. This has begun to spark up serious chatter as to why Peterson still hasn’t signed with a new team. In light of that, there were reports last week from ESPN […]

By Bob Garcia IV | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Green Bay Packers Rumors: New England Patriots Still In Picture

Adrian Peterson-Green Bay Packers rumors have surfaced again. The Packers need a running back, Peterson needs a team, and the prospects of a one-year deal seem to make sense to both sides of the equation. There are additional details that need to get worked out, but the bottom line is that there is interest from […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Dallas Cowboys Could Be Best Fit For Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson has not seen his name mentioned in many NFL rumors this offseason after being released by the Minnesota Vikings. He used to be the league’s top running back, but after yet another season-ending injury last year, the 32-year-old running back has found it hard to find a team interested in paying him the […]

By Evan Massey | 6y ago

NFL Rumors: Green Bay ‘Mulled Visit’ With Adrian Peterson, Asking Price Too High

While the 2017 NCAA tournament is still going strong, one big question remains in the NFL: Why hasn’t a team picked up the legendary Adrian Peterson yet? Peterson is one of the best running backs this league has ever seen. Still, he can’t seem to find a team. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, AP is […]

By Trevor Lowry | 6y ago

Christine Michael Contract Confirms Green Bay Packers Rumors, No Adrian Peterson

Christine Michael’s contract leads the Green Bay Packers rumors for Wednesday (March 22). Michael re-signs with the Packers, giving the team a running back who could help the team in the 2017 NFL season. While this doesn’t completely address the hole on the Packers’ roster left by Eddie Lacy signing with the Seattle Seahawks, it […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Green Bay Packers Are Still A Potential Landing Spot For Adrian Peterson

The Green Bay Packers have been a rumored landing spot for Adrian Peterson since his release from the Minnesota Vikings. It would be some kind of revenge for Packers fans to sign the running back that has been the face of the Vikings’ franchise for years; just like the Vikings did when they signed Brett […]

By Evan Massey | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Oakland Raiders Rumors: Cordarrelle Patterson Luring Friend?

Adrian Peterson-Oakland Raiders rumors have taken an interesting slant. To help the Raiders sign Peterson, Cordarrelle Patterson has started stumping for his former Minnesota Vikings teammate. Patterson signed a contract with the Raiders earlier in the NFL offseason and now the receiver is reportedly trying to convince Peterson to join him in California. The Raiders […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Minnesota Vikings Confirm Moving On From Adrian Peterson

When the news initially broke that Adrian Peterson would be hitting the free-agent market for the first time in his career, it created much uncertainty about his future with the Minnesota Vikings. All of that was brought with much clarity on Thursday afternoon with the team agreeing to a long-term deal with former Oakland Raiders […]

By Bob Garcia IV | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Oakland Raiders Rumors: AP, Jared Cook Headline Raiders News

Adrian Peterson-Oakland Raiders rumors have become stronger due to how NFL free agency is playing out. Peterson met with the Seattle Seahawks, but the team ended up signing running back Eddie Lacy away from the Green Bay Packers. That has taken one of the rumored destinations for Peterson off the table, raising the likelihood that […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Green Bay Packers Rumors: AP To Choose Packers Or Detroit Lions?

Adrian Peterson-Green Bay Packers rumors have picked up after Eddie Lacy signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. NFL rumors have linked Peterson to the Packers, Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings this offseason, but that list of potential suitors may have shrunk by one. With the Packers missing out on signing Lacy at […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

NFL Free Agency Rumors: Cordarrelle Patterson, T.J. Lang, And Adrian Peterson

NFL free agency rumors continue to develop as teams began officially signing players on March 9. After the first wave of marquee free agents, who are some of the top players available? Here are the latest NFL rumors surrounding the future teams of Cordarrelle Patterson, T.J. Lang, and Adrian Peterson. Cordarrelle Patterson Two-time All-Pro returner […]

By Pete Camarillo | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Seattle Seahawks Rumors: AP To Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers?

Adrian Peterson-Seattle Seahawks rumors have surfaced in NFL free agency. Peterson to the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders have also come up as possibilities following the decision by the Minnesota Vikings to move on from the All-Pro running back. So where is Adrian Peterson going to play in 2017? This might be the most intriguing […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Eyes Seahawks & Raiders, But Favors Patriots Most?

The NFL rumors are really starting to heat up! One of the most popular players who is ready, willing, and able to work is Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Even though Peterson has suffered significant injuries over the past two seasons, he is still very appealing to many teams in need of a running […]

By Joseph Karbousky | 6y ago

Seattle Seahawks Should Pursue Adrian Peterson In NFL Free Agency

Adrian Peterson was not scheduled to be on the free agency market this offseason, but the Minnesota Vikings chose to release the face of their franchise. After yet another serious knee injury last season, the Vikings simply aren’t sure how much Peterson has left in the tank. They certainly were not willing to pay him […]

By Evan Massey | 6y ago

NFL Rumors: Latest On Adrian Peterson, Brandin Cooks, DeSean Jackson, And More

NFL rumors are in full swing as the Free Agency begins on March 8. Brandin Cooks, Adrian Peterson, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery are the latest names on the rumor mill. Check out the latest below. Brandin Cooks NFL Notes: Brandin Cooks, Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, Redskins https://t.co/I7AcYNY0Lf #NFL pic.twitter.com/pTmU0OZ6xq — NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) March 5, 2017 […]

By Pete Camarillo | 6y ago

NFL Player Adrian Peterson Trends As Fans Question Where He’ll Play Next Season

NFL player Adrian Peterson is currently trending on social media and Google as football fans everywhere want to know which team he is going to be playing for next season. Per CBS Sports, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that they would not be picking up Adrian Peterson running back option for the 2017 season. […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 6y ago

Green Bay Packers: Five Reasons They Should Sign Adrian Peterson

The Green Bay Packers are heading into an important 2016 NFL offseason with quite a few holes to fill. One of those holes is at the running back position. Eddie Lacy may or may not be back in 2017, James Starks was released this offseason, Christine Michael is a free agent, and Ty Montgomery may […]

By Evan Massey | 6y ago

Adrian Peterson Rumors: Odds Favor Bucs To Land AP – Cowboys, Packers In Play?

Let the Adrian Peterson rumors begin. One of the best running backs in the history of the NFL will officially be on the market for teams to make a bid on beginning March 9, and you can bet your bottom dollar that several teams will inquire about the longtime Minnesota Vikings superstar. Peterson has been […]

By Joseph Karbousky | 6y ago

New England Patriots Rumors: Adrian Peterson To Pats — What Are The Chances?

Adrian Peterson could be running the ball for the New England Patriots next season — at least, according to rumors flying around the National Football League Tuesday after Peterson’s team, the Minnesota Vikings, made a stunning announcement regarding the 31-year-old future Hall of Fame running back. The Vikings on Tuesday announced that they have declined […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 6y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson To Officially Become Free Agent — Cowboys Interested

NFL free agency doesn’t officially begin until March 9, 2017, but running back Adrian Peterson is already confirmed to land on the market, and the Dallas Cowboys are jumping. The Minnesota Vikings have confirmed that they will officially part ways with “All Day” after declining to pick up his option for 2017. That lands him […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Dallas Cowboys News: Legendary Pass Rusher Open To Big D Return This Year

Despite finishing with a 13-3 record, an NFC East title, and getting so close to the Super Bowl, the Dallas Cowboys have a couple of things to fix this offseason. Their team has a lot of key components in place, but there are just a few puzzle pieces missing, and those situations need to be […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Dallas Cowboys Rumors: Adrian Peterson Targeted With Ezekiel Elliott Starting

After the 2016 season, many are looking at the Dallas Cowboys as a team that has it almost working at all positions and have a great team of young players to move into the future. Some changes will need to be made since they didn’t make it to the Super Bowl this season, and many […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Could The Green Bay Packers Pursue Adrian Peterson?

The Green Bay Packers are heading into the 2017 NFL offseason with plenty of different options. They could be aggressive in free agency or on the trade market, or they could try to continue building through the draft. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that Aaron Rodgers is not getting any younger. Ted […]

By Evan Massey | 6y ago

NFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson Shows Interest In Three NFL Teams That Aren’t Named The Minnesota Vikings

After this weekend, the 2017 Super Bowl matchup will be known, and after the Super Bowl goes down, the offseason rumors in the NFL will start running wild. With that said, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is already stirring up rumors. According to ESPN, Minnesota’s star running back has dropped a list that features […]

By Trevor Lowry | 6y ago

NFL Injury Update: After Loss To Dallas Cowboys, Do Minnesota Vikings Need Adrian Peterson Back To Make The Playoffs?

In a game Thursday night that was a little too close for comfort for the Dallas Cowboys, they set a franchise record with their eleventh straight win when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings 17-15 in the Twin Cities. While the Cowboys (11-1) will still have the best record in the NFL at the end of […]

By Dustin Murrell | 6y ago

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