Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been reinstated to the NFL after a judge ruled in Peterson's favor in his lawsuit against the league, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Judge Doty has overturned Adrian Peterson decision and Peterson now will be reinstated, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 26, 2015
Minnesota's decision on Adrian Peterson now will not wait until his reinstatement April 15. Clock starts running now.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 26, 2015
The Vikings have repeatedly said they intend to have Peterson back this season, but the All-Pro running back has expressed his uncertainty about returning to the team:
“It’s hard to say [what my future will be],” Peterson said. “I love Minnesota. There are people that have had my back, and supported me. Last year, with the things that took place, had a lot of fans that supported me through everything. For the fans, I would definitely love to come back, but then again, it’s a business, when it comes down to business, you can’t get caught up in the loyalty to fans or to a team or anything like that.
“You know how it is in the NFL. I learned a lot through this process. I’m still uneasy, to be honest with you. I’m still uneasy about a lot of things that took place within the organization. Of course those guys ultimately supported me, and I’m grateful for that. But ultimately, with me being able to be on the inside and see how cards were dealt, how things were worded, this, that and the other, it’s about protecting your brand, your organization, what you have built.”
Peterson’s agent, Ben Dogra, recently told Minnesota Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski that Peterson will never play for the team again in a heated exchange at the NFL Combine.
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