Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson took to social media to shoot down a report he’s selling trophies and memorabilia online. The website hibid.com posted a collection of Peterson’s awards in a catalog this week.
Multiple items – including Peterson’s MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year trophies – were posted on the website as part of the sale. However, Peterson said that happened without his permission and he had no intention of selling any of his awards.
He also promised to take the company to court and made it clear he’s “financially stable.”
“I want to clarify a recent rumor and media reports an estate sale company without my authorization included some of my trophies in a sale despite clear instructions to leave personal items untouched,” Peterson said in a video on X. “I did not authorize the sale of any of my trophies, and I will be taking legal action. Trusting this company without supervision was a mistake. We allowed them to go into several of our storage units with clear instructions. They clearly did something unlawful.
“I want to emphasize that I am financially stable and would never sell off my hard-earned trophies, and if I was going to sell them, I know people that I could sell them to. I wouldn’t go online and sell my personal items randomly. So let that sink in.”
Adrian Peterson put together an incredible career in the NFL from 2007-21, making his mark with the Minnesota Vikings from 2007-16 after they selected him No. 7 overall in the NFL Draft. That came after a standout college career at Oklahoma, which saw Peterson make three first team All-Big 12 teams and won the league’s Freshman of the Year award in 2004.
In the NFL, Peterson made seven Pro Bowls and was a four-time first team All-Pro with the Vikings, and won the MVP award in 2012 when he rushed for over 2,000 yards. From there, Peterson bounced around the league as he played for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks.
All told, during his time in the NFL, Peterson totaled nearly 15,000 yards and 120 rushing touchdowns.
Ahead of the 2023 season, Peterson said he had not retired from football and wanted to play for a team. Ultimately, he didn’t end up getting signed, and he ended up competing on Dancing With The Stars this past season.
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