Bad news for AP – the Vikings changed their minds. Late last night we learned that the Vikings placed Adrian Peterson on the exempt list. He must stay away from all team activities while dealing with child abuse allegations. His next court date is Oct. 8th. Adrian took to Twitter after the announcement. Check it out…
*TWEET ABOVE IN GALLERY*
Via ESPN:
“After giving the situation additional thought, we have decided this is the appropriate course of action for the organization and for Adrian,” Vikings owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf said in the statement. “We are always focused on trying to make the right decision as an organization.
“We embrace our role — and the responsibilities that go with it — as a leader in the community, as a business partner and as an organization that can build bridges with our fans and positively impact this great region. We appreciate and value the input we have received from our fans, our partners and the community.”