Even after 14 seasons in the NFL, running back Adrian Peterson still feels “young.” The veteran has yet to land a deal, but he’s still intent on playing in 2021 and has plans to play a 15th season in the NFL. He’s just waiting for the right opportunity.
With fewer than two weeks until training camps begin, Peterson updated his status on finding his next team. Peterson still hopes to play for a Super Bowl contender but is taking his time until a team comes around.
“The training is going well, and I’m going to control the things that I can control right now, and, when that time comes, somebody will give me a call,” Peterson said (via Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790). “That’s all I’m asking for. My body feels good. I came out healthy from last season. My body feels strong. I still feel young. I still feel good. I’m ready to play ball.”
Peterson, 36, previously expressed interest in re-signing with the Lions, but we haven’t heard much on that front lately. Signed to a veteran-minimum deal, Peterson made 10 starts for the Lions last season and gained 604 yards on the ground (3.9 per carry). He also added seven touchdowns with Detroit, increasing his 14-year total to 124.
Now, he’s just 180 rushing yards shy of 15,000 for his career. Currently, only Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Frank Gore and Barry Sanders reside in the 15,000-yard club. And, with another ~500 yards, he’ll eclipse Sanders for fourth all time. Meanwhile, with another six rushing touchdowns, he’ll top Marcus Allen for third on the list.
“The training is going well and I’m going to control the things that I can control right now, and, when that time comes, somebody will give me a call,” Peterson said. “That’s all I’m asking for. My body feels good. I came out healthy from last season. My body feels strong. I still feel young. I still feel good. I’m ready to play ball."
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