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Former NFL Star Adrian Peterson Announces Decision On Coaching

Originally posted on The Spun | By Hunter Hodies | Last updated Feb 22, 2025 9:16 PM ET

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson is enjoying retirement.

Peterson hasn't appeared in an NFL game since the 2021 season when he spent part of it with the Seattle Seahawks and another part with the Tennessee Titans. He finished the season with 38 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns but did a lot of damage during his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

He spent 10 seasons with the Vikings and rushed for over 1,000 yards seven times. His best season came in 2012 when he compiled 348 carries for 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 18: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs off the field after warmups prior to an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)

Some people have wondered if he wanted to get into coaching at some point but he recently confirmed to TMZ that he has no interest in it.

"No interest in coaching," Peterson said, via TMZ.

He's enjoying his life as a dad now that he's done playing.

After his time with the Vikings ended, he enjoyed stints with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Titans, and Seahawks.

He finished his NFL career with 3,230 carries for 14,918 yards and 120 touchdowns. Before he got to the NFL, he spent his collegiate career at Oklahoma from 2004-06 and put up video game numbers.

He finished the 2004 season with 339 carries for 1,925 yards and 15 touchdowns and also rushed for over 1,000 yards in the following two seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 748 carries for 4,041 yards and 41 touchdowns.

Peterson may change his mind on coaching at some point but he's more than content relaxing at home and being a dad.

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