September 28 , 2014
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Report: Adrian Peterson not in Vikings' plans
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Sunday morning that it is "very unlikely" Adrian Peterson will play for the Vikings this season.
September 17 , 2014
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Schefter: Vikings 'intend to bring back' A.P.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Vikings "intend to bring back" Adrian Peterson once his legal case is resolved.
September 17 , 2014
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Vikings reverse course, ban Adrian Peterson
Vikings placed Adrian Peterson on the NFL's exempt/commissioner's permission list until his child-abuse case is resolved.
September 16 , 2014
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Vikings could 'reverse course' on Peterson
Profootballtalk reports the Vikings could "reverse course" on Monday's decision to reinstate Adrian Peterson.
September 16 , 2014
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NFL says Adrian Peterson case is under review
The NFL says the Adrian Peterson and Greg Hardy cases are under review.
October 07 , 2014
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Adrian Peterson to plead not guilty Wednesday
Adrian Peterson will plead not guilty to child abuse charges if the court asks for a plea at Wednesday's hearing.
October 08 , 2014
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Adrian Peterson trial tentatively set for 12/1
Adrian Peterson's child-abuse trial is tentatively set for December 1.
October 09 , 2014
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AD facing arrest for violating bond agreement
FOX Houston reports Adrian Peterson is facing arrest after violating the terms of his bond by "(smoking) a little weed."
November 03 , 2014
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Report: Peterson could plea to misdemeanor
A source tells PFT that an Adrian Peterson plea agreement, if reached, would reduce the felony child-abuse charges to a misdemeanor.
November 02 , 2014
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Adrian Peterson could reach plea by Tuesday
Sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter that a plea deal for Adrian Peterson could be done as early as Tuesday.
November 03 , 2014
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Mort: 'Very possible' A.P. plays again in '14
ESPN's Chris Mortensen stated on NFL Insiders that it's "very possible" Adrian Peterson returns to play for the Vikings this season.
November 03 , 2014
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Immediate Peterson reinstatement unlikely
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Adrian Peterson would not be immediately reinstated were he to reach a plea deal to reduce his felony child-abuse charges to misdemeanors.
November 04 , 2014
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AD agrees to plea deal in child-abuse case
Adrian Peterson reached a plea deal in his child-abuse case Tuesday, pleading no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault.
November 04 , 2014
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NFL won't provide timetable on Peterson case
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league will review Adrian Peterson's status after he pleads no contest to a misdemeanor in his child-abuse case on Tuesday, but "cannot provide a timetable."
November 04 , 2014
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Peterson will plead no contest to misdemeanor
A source tells PFT that Adrian Peterson will plead no contest to one count of misdemeanor reckless assault.
November 05 , 2014
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Adrian Peterson hopes to play Wk 11 vs. Bears
Adrian Peterson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, made it clear that Peterson hopes to be playing for the Vikings when they come out of their bye Week 11 against the Bears.
November 06 , 2014
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Suspension 'looming' for Adrian Peterson?
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Adrian Peterson's paid leave is "not considered discipline" by the NFL, and that a suspension "looms."
November 06 , 2014
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AD to remain on exempt list for time being
The NFL has informed Adrian Peterson that his case will be "reviewed for potential discipline," and that he will remain on the commissioner's exempt list for the time being.
November 09 , 2014
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RapSheet: Expect a December return for A.P.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Adrian Peterson is facing a six-game suspension, but the NFL will likely consider a combination of time served and loss of pay as his punishment.
November 10 , 2014
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Vikings would welcome Adrian Peterson back
Speaking Monday, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer confirmed the Vikings would welcome Adrian Peterson back, but said the situation is in the hands of the NFL.
November 11 , 2014
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AP status will be known by Nov. 22 at latest
Adrian Peterson's NFL status will be determined by Saturday, Nov. 22 at the latest.
November 18 , 2014
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NFL suspends Adrian Peterson rest of season
The NFL has suspended Adrian Peterson without pay for at least the remainder of this season.
November 18 , 2014
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Report: Vikings want Peterson back on field
A source tells PFT that the Vikings want Adrian Peterson back on the field.
November 18 , 2014
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Report: A.P. ruling could come by Wednesday
Profootballtalk reports a ruling regarding Adrian Peterson's reinstatement is expected by Wednesday.
November 18 , 2014
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Arbiter rules NFL can keep AD on exempt list
Independent arbitrator Shyam Das has ruled the NFL can keep Adrian Peterson on the exempt list.
November 21 , 2014
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Adrian Peterson appeal slated for December 2
Adrian Peterson's suspension appeal hearing has been scheduled for December 2.