ADRIAN PETERSON RUMORS

Adrian Peterson beat Percy Harvin in a race

Getty Images Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin admitted on Wednesday that running back Adrian Peterson beat him in two races up a steep hill, which is amazing since Peterson is recovering from a torn ACL. “He’s amazing. I told him the other day I don’t think he’s human,” Harvin said. “Two weeks ago he beat a couple guys in a race. When...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  3 hours ago

Harvin, Peterson competing in rehab

The Vikings’ two biggest playmakers, Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin, are attending OTAs but not practicing. That isn’t keeping them from competing against each other during their rehab work while running hills.
Via min.scout.com  |  10 hours ago

History predicts drop in Peterson's production

By JOHN HOLLER VikingUpdate.com The biggest offseason question lingering around the Vikings is the health of Adrian Peterson. The NFL's preeminent running back through his first five seasons, Peterson suffered a torn ACL and MCL against the Washington Redskins in December and put his future in doubt. Peterson is looking to reverse history, but, unfortunately, the numbers don...
Via Fox Sports North  |  3 days ago

Video: Adrian Peterson On Track for Start of 2012 Season

If the video of Minnesota Vikings star RB Adrian Peterson‘s rehab workout is any indication, it looks like he’s going to be back and ready to play the 2012-13 NFL season and he’ll be in tip-top shape. Josina Anderson of ESPN had a chance to sit down with Peterson at his rehab facility and Peterson said that he’s currently on schedule to be back for the start...
Via SportsBlooded  |  8 days ago

Peterson says '50-50,' Vikings seem confident

By JOHN HOLLER VikingUpdate.com As the Vikings continue to put their roster together, one area that wasn't addressed in the draft is where they may have their biggest question mark -- running back. When Adrian Peterson went down with a knee injury against the Redskins late last season, the severity of the injury and the logistics of the situation were readily apparent. The...
Via Fox Sports North  |  10 days ago

Vikings’ Adrian Peterson “50-50” for Training Camp

When Adrian Peterson tore his ACL and MCL late last season, some believed he could be lost for the entirety of the 2012 season. However, earlier this month, he was running well at practice with the Vikings. That being said, the road to being game ready will still be tough. When asked about it today, Peterson put himself at “50-50 for Training Camp. I’d still bet that he’s out...
Via The Football Fan Spot  |  12 days ago

Adrian Peterson says he’s 50-50 for training camp

Getty Images As Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson continues to rehab from a torn ACL in 2011, he still plans on being ready for week one of the regular season.  He told ESPN that he feels like he’ll be 50-50 once training camp rolls around. “To be honest with you I feel like 50-50. I feel like honestly, sitting here telling you the truth, I’ll be able...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  13 days ago

Vikings not confident Peterson will play in opener

Adrian Peterson might not be ready to run with the Vikings' starting offense in the Sept. 9 opener against Jacksonville. Trainer Eric Sugarman said Peterson is making expected gains in rehab from the Dec. 30 surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee. But not enough progress to advance from the incremental goals Sugarman is setting for Peterson. "Let's make...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  21 days ago
VIKING QUEST

Peterson outran his teammates

Good news for Vikes fans, as their all-world tailback looks to be on the road to recovery after he was able to beat a few of his teammates in a round of winds sprints. 

Via Pro Football Zone  |  April 27, 2012

Peterson wanted to change numbers, but

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hopes to return in 2012 with a rebuilt knee after offseason surgery. He was hoping to do so with a new number as well. When Peterson saw what it was going to take to switch from his familiar No. 28, he had second thoughts, however. Peterson, Minnesotas franchise back who signed a 100 million contract extension before last season,...
Via Fox Sports North  |  February 01, 2012
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