Tag: Adrian Peterson

Jan 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) reacts before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Official: Titans sign RBs Adrian Peterson, D’Onta Foreman

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The Tennessee Titans made it official Tuesday with the signings of running backs Adrian Peterson and D’Onta Foreman to their practice squad.

The moves come in the aftermath of Derrick Henry’s broken foot. The league’s leading rusher is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks.

Also Tuesday, the Titans released linebacker Avery Williamson from the active roster.

Peterson agreed to terms Monday. He’s expected to be elevated ahead of Sunday night’s game between the Titans (6-2) and the host Los Angeles Rams (7-1).

How much the seven-time Pro Bowler and former league MVP will play is up in the air.

“I can’t answer those questions until we practice,” Titans running backs coach Tony Dews said Tuesday. “If it’s carry 10-15 times or one time, I don’t know until we see what we got. My job is to teach him what we do, and then we’ll see what he can do.”

Peterson, 36, played in 16 games (10 starts) in 2020 for the Detroit Lions but has not suited up this season. He rushed for 604 yards with seven touchdowns for the Lions. He has 14,820 rushing yards for his career, fifth on the NFL’s all-time rushing list.

Foreman, 25, played in six games with the Titans in 2020. The former third-round pick has rushed for 421 yards and scored four touchdowns in 17 games (one start) with the Houston Texans (2017-18) and Titans.

The Titans also waived Mekhi Sargent, Caraun Reid and Eli Ankou from the practice squad. They signed DL Niles Scott and DB Nate Brooks to the 16-man unit.

–Field Level Media

Dec 20, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs for a short gain against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Lions’ Adrian Peterson ordered to pay $8.3M on defaulted loan

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Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson must pay $8.3 million to settle a defaulted loan, the New York State Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Per court records reported by multiple media outlets, Peterson took out a $5.2 million loan from Pennsylvania-based DeAngelo Vehicle Services in 2016. The firm sued him in 2018 for the amount owed, including interest, and it kept adding more interest for each day that he didn’t settle the account.

The interest rate, previously set at 16 percent, was reduced to 9 percent based on New York state law.

In the court case, Peterson was not present, and he had no legal representative when the summary judgment was issued.

Peterson, 35, was the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2012. He has made the Pro Bowl seven times and was selected to the All-Pro team four times. Peterson has played for the Minnesota Vikings (2007-16), the Arizona Cardinals (2017), New Orleans Saints (2017), Washington (2018-19) and the Detroit Lions (2020), amassing 14,820 rushing yards, the fifth-best total in league history.

In 2020, he produced 604 yards and seven touchdowns on 156 carries for the Lions.

According to Spotrac.com, Peterson has earned $102.8 million in NFL salaries, a figure that doesn’t include endorsement money.

–Field Level Media

Nov 15, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) smiles on the sidelines after making a touchdown reception against the Washington Football Team during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Lions cut WR Hall, list RB Swift as doubtful vs. Bears

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The Detroit Lions released wide receiver Marvin Hall and downgraded rookie running back D’Andre Swift to doubtful for Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Bears.

The Lions also announced on Saturday that they cut tight end Isaac Nauta ahead of Darrell Bevell’s debut as the team’s interim head coach. Detroit fired coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn last week.

Hall, 27, has recorded 17 receptions for 290 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games this season. He has 36 catches for 760 yards and five scores in 44 career games with the Atlanta Falcons (2017-18) and the Lions.

Running back Adrian Peterson likely will assume the lead in the backfield on Sunday in place of Swift, who is nursing an illness.

Peterson leads the Lions in carries (119) and rushing yards (444). He also shares the team lead in rushing touchdowns (four) with Swift, who was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Nauta, 23, had one catch for three yards in seven games this season. He has three receptions for 16 yards in 13 career games with Detroit.

The Lions on Saturday also promoted defensive tackle Frank Herron from the practice squad to the active roster and activated cornerback Darryl Roberts from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

–Field Level Media

Aug 20, 2020; Ashburn, Virginia, USA; Washington Football Team running back Adrian Peterson (26) walks to the field prior to day twenty-three of training camp at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Virginia. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Peterson signing one-year deal with Lions

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Adrian Peterson agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, the running back told former ESPN reporter Josina Anderson on Sunday.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Peterson’s contract is worth $1.05 million and includes incentives.

The move reunites Peterson with Darrell Bevell, his former offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson was selected to the Pro Bowl in all four seasons (2007-10) under Bevell.

“They’re giving me an opportunity to play,” Peterson told Anderson. “I know coach Bevell from my days in Minnesota. Ultimately I feel comfortable going there and helping them to get better.”

Peterson, 35, will join fellow running backs Kerryon Johnson, second-round rookie D’Andre Swift, Ty Johnson and Bo Scarbrough as well as fullback Jason Cabinda as members of the Lions’ backfield. Last season, Detroit finished 21st in the league in rushing last season at 103.1 yards per game.

Johnson apparently was pleased with Peterson’s decision to join the Lions, posting on Twitter that, “If i were to take a picture with him would that be fan boying too much??”

The news of Peterson’s move comes two days after he was released by the Washington Football Team.

The 2012 NFL MVP and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Peterson led the NFL in rushing three times and has 14,216 career rushing yards, which ranks fifth all-time and just 1,053 yards behind Lions legend Barry Sanders (15,269). Frank Gore, who is on the New York Jets’ roster, is third (15,347) while Walter Payton (16,726) and Emmitt Smith (18,355) are further ahead.

Peterson’s 111 rushing touchdowns are fourth-best behind Hall of Famers Smith (164), LaDainian Tomlinson (145) and Marcus Allen (123).

In 15 games last season, Peterson rushed 211 times for 898 yards and five touchdowns while adding 17 receptions for 142 yards.

Detroit opens the season against the visiting Chicago Bears next Sunday. The Lions will host Peterson’s former club, Washington, on Nov. 15.

–Field Level Media

Adrian Peterson may not get preseason carries

Posted on | by Aaron Wilson | Leave a Comment on Adrian Peterson may not get preseason carries

<p> As with every NFL season, players are already getting the injury bug.</p> <p> It appears the Minnesota Vikings may want to avoid this with their top player, running back Adrian Peterson. <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/493804922484166656">According to a report from the NFL Network</a>, coach Mike Zimmer doesn't think there's anything to see from Peterson this preseason.</p> <p> That would be a fair assessment, given Peterson's standing as one of the NFL's premier running backs — if he's not considered the best all-around back in the game. Two years ago, he topped 2,000 yards in a single season but dealt with a lack of a passing game in 2013.</p> <p> He was still able to run for 1,266 yards and 10 touchdowns.</p> <p> There are pros and cons with resting Peterson in the preseason. The game reps players get in the preseason help get them accustomed to game action. But of course, the biggest risk is possibly sustaining an injury that affects them for the regular season.</p> <p> For someone like Peterson, everyone knows what the Vikings are getting. So if Peterson is on board with the extra rest, it's probably in the team's best interest to shelve him until Week 1.</p> <p> Follow me on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasonhbutt">@JasonHButt</a></p>