Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson Reinstated
The NFL announced that Adrian Peterson has been officially reinstated. The Minnesota Vikings running back and partake in all team activities starting on Friday, April 17.
A part of the NFL release read:
"In a letter from Commissioner Roger Goodell, Peterson was informed that he is expected to fulfill his remaining obligations to the authorities in Minnesota and Texas, as well as the additional commitments Peterson made during his April 7 meeting with the commissioner regarding maintaining an ongoing program of counseling and treatment as recommended by medical advisors.
Beyond the requirement to comply with his court obligations and plan of counseling, Peterson was reminded that his continuing participation in the NFL depends on his avoidance of any further conduct that violates the Personal Conduct Policy or other NFL policies. Any further violation of the Personal Conduct Policy by Peterson would result in additional discipline, which could include suspension without pay or banishment from the NFL."
Now that Peterson is officially back, talks of whether or not he is staying in Minnesota are heating up. Peterson and his agent, Ben Dogra have expressed their desire to leave Minnesota. The Vikings, on the other hand, have remained firm on their stance of keeping Peterson.
The Viking's statement, released after Peterson was reinstated, read, "We look forward to Adrian re-joining the Vikings."
The Vikings' offseason workouts begin this Monday. Mandatory minicamp starts in June. It is currently unclear whether or not Peterson will participate in the team's offseason programs.
Peterson was indicted on charges of negligent injury to a child on Sept. 12. Five days later, he was placed on the commissioner's exempt list with pay. On Nov. 4, Peterson pleaded no contest to the charges in a Texas State court. Peterson had injured his four-year-old son while disciplining him in May. He was suspended without pay in mid-November.
Peterson will make $12.75 million this season. His contract does not expire for another three years.
