10 Things to Know about Adrian Peterson

The star running back signed a two-year deal with New Orleans on April 25.

1. In 2012, Peterson earned NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and 1st-Team All-Pro honors by Associated Press following offseason knee surgery. He became only the third Vikings player to take home NFL MVP, joining Alan Page in 1971 and Fran Tarkenton in 1975.

2. In Peterson's rookie season, he led the NFC with 1,341 rushing yards which ranked 2nd in the NFL. He earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors from Associated Press in addition to being named a starter in the Pro Bowl and earned MVP of the game.

3. As a rookie, he also set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards vs. San Diego in 2007, the eighth…