It’s one thing for government leaders and the media to bang on the Vikings for reinstating Adrian Peterson after a paid weekend off.
But now the guys with the money are starting to chime in.
According to the Associated Press, Nike has removed all of its Peterson merchandise from their stores in the Twin Cities.
They’re still willing to sell it to you online, but removing the most visible Viking from the shelves makes some degree of a statement.
It might not have the direct economic impact of Radisson pulling its sponsorship from the team, but it’s another clear sign that there are plenty of people unhappy with the way the team has handled this behind the mask of “due process.”