NEW YORK - Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday to discuss his possible reinstatement to the league, according to Ian Rapoport on Twitter.
Peterson, who agreed to a plea deal in November on one count of misdemeanor reckless assault, is eligible to return to his team on April 15.
His name is still on the Commissioner's Exempt list, requiring him to refrain from all team activities while undergoing legal proceedings.
The meeting could provide a long-awaited conclusion to Peterson's predicament and consequently the future of the Vikings franchise. Head coach Mike Zimmer said at the NFL Owners Meetings in March that he was awaiting "clarity" regarding Peterson before he could move ahead with his plans for the club.
Ben Dogra, Peterson's agent, noted to NFL Media last month that the back was interested in leaving Minnesota, later bluntly confirming to USA Today, "We want out of Minnesota."
Vikings owner Mark Wilf was quick to respond to rumors of his star back wanting to leave town.
"He's an important part of the Minnesota Vikings," Wilf said, "and we look forward to him being part of our team in 2015."
Peterson has three years and $45 million remaining on his current contract. Neither he nor his agent have demanded a trade outright.
Though in the last month, there has been more than enough coming from his side that he is considering a future elsewhere, with the Cowboys and Cardinals two likely landing spots.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
Vikings: Adrian Peterson releases statement
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has released a statement concerning his situation, following a ruling that overturned his suspension from football.
This is the entirety of his statement, via Pro Football Talk:
"I was pleased to learn about Judge Doty's decision," Peterson said in the statement. "It is a positive step in protecting players' rights and preserving due process for all players. It also beings me one step closer to getting back on the football field and playing the sport I love.
"As I prepare for my return to football, I am still focused on my family and continue to work to become a better father every day. I want to express my gratitude for all of the support I have received from the fans, NFLPA, Jeffrey Kessler, and my agents Ben Dogra, Tracy Lartigue, and Mark Heligman from Relativity Sports."
United States District Court Judge David Doty on Thursday overturned the arbitration decision that upheld his suspension, though Peterson is yet to be reinstated, instead being placed on the Commissioner-Exempt List, allowing him to return to the team.
Peterson is permitted to speak with the team while on the list, who can release him, trade him, or restructure his deal when the league year begins on March 10.
This is the entirety of his statement, via Pro Football Talk:
"I was pleased to learn about Judge Doty's decision," Peterson said in the statement. "It is a positive step in protecting players' rights and preserving due process for all players. It also beings me one step closer to getting back on the football field and playing the sport I love.
"As I prepare for my return to football, I am still focused on my family and continue to work to become a better father every day. I want to express my gratitude for all of the support I have received from the fans, NFLPA, Jeffrey Kessler, and my agents Ben Dogra, Tracy Lartigue, and Mark Heligman from Relativity Sports."
United States District Court Judge David Doty on Thursday overturned the arbitration decision that upheld his suspension, though Peterson is yet to be reinstated, instead being placed on the Commissioner-Exempt List, allowing him to return to the team.
Peterson is permitted to speak with the team while on the list, who can release him, trade him, or restructure his deal when the league year begins on March 10.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Adrian Peterson's appeal denied
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Adrian Peterson's appeal for reinstatement into the NFL has been denied Friday, according to reports.
NFL appeals officer Harold Henderson declined Peterson's appeal and upheld the running back's original suspension, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said.
"I conclude that the player has not demonstrated that the process and procedures surrounding his discipline were not fair and consistent," Henderson said in his ruling.
"He was afforded all the protections and rights to which he is entitled, and I find no basis to vacate or reduce the discipline."
Peterson was suspended from football Nov. 18th for at least the regular season, with his reinstatement coming no sooner that April 15th, 2015.
"His public comments do not reflect remorse or appreciation for the seriousness of his actions and their impact on his family, community, fans, and the NFL, although at the close of the hearing he said he has learned from his mistake, he regrets that it happened and it will never happen again."
Henderson ruled with regard to the seriousness of Peterson's actions.
"The facts in this are uncontested. The player entered a plea which effectively admitted guilt to a criminal charge of child abuse after inflicting serious injuries to his four-year old son in the course of administering discipline. No direct evidence of the beating was entered in the record here, but numerous court documents, investigative reports, photographs and news reports, all accepted into evidence without objection, make it clear that Mr. Peterson's conduct was egregious and aggravated as those terms are used in the Policy, and merits substantial discipline."
The NFL Players Association responded immediately to the ruling:
"The NFLPA expected this outcome, given the hearing officer's relationship and financial ties to the NFL. The decision itself ignores the facts, the evidence and the collective bargaining agreement. This decision also represents the NFL's repeated failure to adhere to due process and confirms its inconsistent treatment of players. Our union is considering immediate legal remedies."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in November that Peterson would be suspended without pay for the remainder of the Vikings' scheduled season.
Peterson pled no contest to a November charge of misdemeanor reckless assault after punishing his child by striking him with a switch, a wooden tree branch. He has not seen the field since Week 1 and has been on paid leave since then.
NFL appeals officer Harold Henderson declined Peterson's appeal and upheld the running back's original suspension, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said.
"I conclude that the player has not demonstrated that the process and procedures surrounding his discipline were not fair and consistent," Henderson said in his ruling.
"He was afforded all the protections and rights to which he is entitled, and I find no basis to vacate or reduce the discipline."
Peterson was suspended from football Nov. 18th for at least the regular season, with his reinstatement coming no sooner that April 15th, 2015.
"His public comments do not reflect remorse or appreciation for the seriousness of his actions and their impact on his family, community, fans, and the NFL, although at the close of the hearing he said he has learned from his mistake, he regrets that it happened and it will never happen again."
Henderson ruled with regard to the seriousness of Peterson's actions.
"The facts in this are uncontested. The player entered a plea which effectively admitted guilt to a criminal charge of child abuse after inflicting serious injuries to his four-year old son in the course of administering discipline. No direct evidence of the beating was entered in the record here, but numerous court documents, investigative reports, photographs and news reports, all accepted into evidence without objection, make it clear that Mr. Peterson's conduct was egregious and aggravated as those terms are used in the Policy, and merits substantial discipline."
The NFL Players Association responded immediately to the ruling:
"The NFLPA expected this outcome, given the hearing officer's relationship and financial ties to the NFL. The decision itself ignores the facts, the evidence and the collective bargaining agreement. This decision also represents the NFL's repeated failure to adhere to due process and confirms its inconsistent treatment of players. Our union is considering immediate legal remedies."
Peterson pled no contest to a November charge of misdemeanor reckless assault after punishing his child by striking him with a switch, a wooden tree branch. He has not seen the field since Week 1 and has been on paid leave since then.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Adrian Peterson's appeal hearing today
New York, N.Y. - Vikings running back Adrian Peterson attended his appeal hearing Tuesday.
Peterson is officially appealing his season-long suspension from football, issued Nov. 18th by Commissioner Roger Goodell after the tailback pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor child injury charge.
He did not testify at the hearing, held in New York, but did read a prepared statement.
The appeal was heard by Harold Henderson, the league's vice-president of labor relations, and not Commissioner Goodell, who normally assumes that position.
Peterson and his counsel have based their appeal on the former's belief, per ESPN, that Troy Vincent, the league's vice-president of football operations, told the back he would be placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List, he would receive a credit for "time served" plus a two-game suspension.
It is believed Vincent will appear to testify at the appeal hearing, though it is not known at what time.
He was indicted Sept. 12th in Montgomery County, Texas, for "reckless or negligent injury to a child" after he disciplined and drew blood from his 4-year-old son with a switch.
Peterson is officially appealing his season-long suspension from football, issued Nov. 18th by Commissioner Roger Goodell after the tailback pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor child injury charge.
He did not testify at the hearing, held in New York, but did read a prepared statement.
The appeal was heard by Harold Henderson, the league's vice-president of labor relations, and not Commissioner Goodell, who normally assumes that position.
Peterson and his counsel have based their appeal on the former's belief, per ESPN, that Troy Vincent, the league's vice-president of football operations, told the back he would be placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List, he would receive a credit for "time served" plus a two-game suspension.
It is believed Vincent will appear to testify at the appeal hearing, though it is not known at what time.
He was indicted Sept. 12th in Montgomery County, Texas, for "reckless or negligent injury to a child" after he disciplined and drew blood from his 4-year-old son with a switch.
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