EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As a free agent for the first time in his career this offseason, Patrick Peterson put the Minnesota Vikings high on his wish list with an eagerness to play for head coach Mike Zimmer’s defense.
For the Vikings, Peterson was more of a need than a want.
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They sought not only to upgrade their starting cornerbacks but to bring in some experience that was badly missing last year.
Even if Peterson doesn’t cover receivers like he once did as an eight-time Pro Bowler, the Vikings have already benefited from his wisdom and presence within their group.