League Reinstates Peterson
The NFL isn't standing between the Vikings and Adrian Peterson anymore, but other barriers remain.
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Adrian Peterson Case
PODCASTS
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Adam Schefter, NFL
Michael Wilbon, PTI
Bill Polian, NFL
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Outside The Lines Podcast Wednesday
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On Adrian Peterson: 2/26
Play Podcast Wendi Nix, Dan Graziano, Jim Trotter and Phil Savage discuss Adrian Peterson's reinstatement, Russell Wilson's contract, Marcus Mariota visiting the Rams and much more.
Play Podcast ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter shares his thoughts on the NFL's announcement that Adrian Peterson will be reinstated, Peterson's future and more.
Play Podcast PTI's Michael Wilbon chimes in on the NFL reinstating Adrian Peterson, Thabo Sefolosha's claim against the NYPD, the Bulls' chances in the playoff and if Tom Thibodeau's job is jeopardy.
Play Podcast ESPN NFL analyst Bill Polian covers the Eagles' offseason moves, Adrian Peterson's future and whether the Dolphins and the Jets overpaid for Ndamukong Suh and Darrelle Revis, respectively.
Play Podcast NFL Insiders Adam Caplan, Jim Trotter, Mark Dominik and Suzy Kolber dissect the McCoy-Alonso trade, Peyton Manning's new contract, Adrian Peterson's future and more.
Play Podcast Outside the Lines examines what recent NFL meetings may mean for Jameis Winston, Adrian Peterson and Greg Hardy.
Play Podcast NFL Insiders Louis Riddick, Adam Caplan, Jim Trotter, and Wendi Nix discuss Thursday's Adrian Peterson ruling, Peyton Manning's contract and more.
Play Podcast Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo share their thoughts on the federal court ruling in favor of Adrian Peterson, Peterson's future with the Vikings and more.
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ESPN.COM'S ADRIAN PETERSON COVERAGE
NEWS
- Peterson tells Vikings he's skipping OTAs
- Peterson's banishment ends after 7 months
- NFL asks appeals court to overturn decision
- Report: Peterson, Goodell talk reinstatement
- Zimmer: Peterson trade not in Vikings' plans
- Agent: Vikings not right fit for Peterson
- Peterson's agent declines Vikings' meeting
- Peterson, Vikings set to meet again
- Peterson, Vikings ownership meet in NY
- Peterson says meeting with Vikings went well
- Sources: Vikings flying to meet with Peterson
- Judge sides with Peterson | PDF of ruling
- Sources: Agent says Peterson done with Vikes
- Peterson still uneasy of potential Vikes return
- New COO: Peterson part of 'Vikings family'
- Vikings prez voices support for Peterson return
- Peterson compliant with child protective order
- Vikes' Peterson: 'Got fair hearing, for once'
- Disappointed Peterson: 'Considered retiring'
- Arbiter denies Peterson's appeal of suspension
- Source: Peterson unlikely to play this season
- Report: Peterson appeal hearing concluded
- Zimmer thinks Peterson wants to return
- Apologetic Peterson: Won't use switch again
- NFL VP: Not trying to end Peterson's career
- Source: Peterson's season over after ruling
- Peterson: NFL is being unfair, ignoring CBA
- Nike terminates Peterson's endorsement deal
- Mother of Peterson's son supports plea deal
- Peterson pleads no contest, avoids jail time
- Goodell meets 11 ex-players about NFL conduct
- Peterson's mom: 'Not about abuse, but love'
- Vikings admit 'mistake' as Peterson barred
- Friends, family recall whippings to Peterson
- Mixed reactions around NFL to Peterson arrest
- Adrian Peterson booked, released in child case
REACTION & ANALYSIS
- Goessling: Vikes' short statement says plenty
- Yates: Why Cards should trade for Peterson
- Archer: Unlikely Peterson will land in Dallas
- Goessling: Vikings not giving up on RB's return
- Goessling: Rift may be hard to mend
- Bryant: Did Roger Goodell overreach?
- O'Connor: Abuse images sealed Peterson's fate
- McManus: NFL smart to take time with decision
- Seifert: Wilfs' continuing education as owners
- Complicated case of 'good guy' Adrian Peterson
- FiveThirtyEight: Varying opinions on spanking
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