Adrian Peterson agrees with Vikings on decision to keep him away
By Dan Zinski
Adrian Peterson will reportedly not be on-hand at TCF Bank Stadium for Sunday’s Vikings-Patriots game, though there is no rule preventing the deactivated running back from being on the sidelines.
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Peterson making himself scarce is obviously the right thing for the team as the running back deals with his current legal situation, and it turns out Peterson himself agrees with the move.
A source told PFT that though Peterson is torn up about not being there for his teammates, he understands why it’s best that he not be around right now.
Far from abandoning him in his time of crisis, the Vikings reportedly are standing behind Peterson (via PFT):
"The Vikings also wanted to be sure that Peterson would be able to take care of the legal side of the pending child abuse charges, which he did on Saturday by turning himself in and then posting bond.“The Vikings support him because they know how much he means to the team and that he’s a good person,” the source said."
Peterson has returned to Minnesota after travelling to Houston to turn himself in on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child. Peterson was indicted after allegedly inflicting injuries on his four year old son during the course of what is being described as “discipline.”
Many would argue that what Peterson allegedly did to his son goes far beyond “discipline” and into a realm better described as “abuse” or even “monstrously sadistic violence.”
The Vikings will do their best against New England without their long-time offensive superstar.