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Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Adrian Peterson faces DWI charge in Minnesota after arrest following Vikings draft party

Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks running back Adrian Peterson looks on during player arrivals before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

Former Redskins star Adrian Peterson ordered to turn over assets for $12 million debt

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Seattle Seahawks running back Adrian Peterson is greeted during warmups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Adrian Peterson agrees to domestic violence and alcohol counseling following airport arrest

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington running back Adrian Peterson (26) runs with the ball during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Former Washington running back Adrian Peterson arrested, taken off airplane

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Colt McCoy, Dustin Hopkins lift teams to victory in Week 9

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands off to the running back Adrian Peterson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Adrian Peterson eyes Emmitt Smith’s rushing record

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Ron Rivera not excited about facing Adrian Peterson

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) **FILE**

Adrian Peterson on facing Washington: ‘They will get to realize what they let go’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cook runs over Lions, Vikings rough up Stafford in 34-20 win

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Washington running back Adrian Peterson (26) runs with the ball during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Adrian Peterson, Lions reach deal: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington running back Adrian Peterson puts his helmet on during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Football Team to cut Adrian Peterson

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington running back Adrian Peterson (26) works out during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ron Rivera agonized over releasing ‘blindsided’ Adrian Peterson

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington running back Adrian Peterson (26) works out during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington releases Adrian Peterson, turns to young backs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ** FILE **

Ron Rivera: No problem with Adrian Peterson kneeling during anthem

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson smiles as he speaks with the media after a news conference with new head coach Ron Rivera at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adrian Peterson once again faces crowded running back room

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) **FILE**

Adrian Peterson on breaking 1,000 yards: ‘I’ll get there’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) **FILE**

Peterson eclipses 14,000-yard rushing mark in loss

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Redskins lose to Packers as injuries pile up

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco) ** FILE **

Adrian Peterson named finalist for NFL’s sportsmanship award

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs the ball while Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) dives to tackle during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Redskins finding ‘right recipe’ with Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times