Last season, Adrian Peterson missed 15 games because he abused his son. This year, he hinted that he wasn’t happy in Minnesota. But now it appears that all has been forgotten.
“The Vikings and Adrian Peterson have mutually agreed to restructure the final three years of Peterson’s contract,” the team announced in a statement today.
The Vikings have not offered any details of the new contract, but G.M. Rick Spielman framed it as beneficial to both sides and making it more likely that Peterson will play his entire Hall of Fame career in Minnesota.
“This agreement is a win for both Adrian and the Vikings and is a positive step toward Adrian finishing his career as a Minnesota Viking,” Spielman said. “As we have consistently said, Adrian is a valuable part of the Vikings organization and we look forward to his return to the field.”
The Vikings also released a statement from Peterson, in which he indicated that he’s pleased.
“I appreciate the Vikings for working together on this restructured contract, which provides additional security for me but also allows opportunities for me to further prove my value to the team and within the NFL,” said Peterson. “It was important for me to continue my career in Minnesota, and I cannot wait to get on the field in front of Vikings fans again.”
Peterson will be back with the Vikings when they report to training camp on Saturday, and likely with the Vikings for years to come.