Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings: How is Peterson a bargain? He's not expected to be out there Week 1. That's going to scare some people off. Toby Gerhart is going to get carries, I get that. But AD is going to be healthy by Week 8, and if he slips you better ...  

If you were wondering just how well Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is recovering from reconstructive surgery on his left knee (and how much he sets the pace for the Vikings), it seems that things are going fairly well. At the team's Winter Park facility for the start of this year's offseason team activities in late April, Peterson noticed that his teammates weren't running has hard as he'd like them to. So Peterson, who's...  

For his next trick, he'll race Aroldis Chapman, who will be driving a car.  

In 107 days the Jaguars will kick off the 2012 regular season at Mall of America Field in Minnesota. Previewing a game between two teams with entirely unset rosters and a full training camp yet to have even been started is ...  

It's likely he will need additional time for an injury that requires at least eight ... The team didn't add a running back in the 2012 draft; nor has it picked up a free agent expected to play a featured role in the offense if Peterson is unavailable.  

The NFC North is blessed with three of the most dominant athletes to play their position in the modern NFL. Well, if you face them, maybe you'd say cursed. All three are at the top of their game and the top of their position groups. But which one is the ...  

Adrian Peterson's fierce determination to return from ACL surgery for the 2012 season is inspiring -- to a point. NFC West teams probably wouldn't mind if the Minnesota Vikings' All-Pro running back took his time. They have a stake in his readiness.  

ESPN's Josina Anderson spent some time recently with Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson in Houston, where Peterson is conducting part of his rehabilitation from knee surgery. This clip offers some higher-quality footage of his work than ...  

Adrian Peterson has shown resilience in battling back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in his left knee last December. The Minnesota Vikings running back is gunning to take the field Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars ...  

After tearing his left ACL on Dec. 24, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was seemingly a long shot to even play in the majority of games during the 2012 season. But Peterson's rehab has been coming along smoothly, he has impressed in workouts ...  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is honest. If you ask him a question, he's going to give you an honest answer as honestly as he can. Honest. In all seriousness, Josina Anderson had a post on TwitLonger with a statement from ...  

Much like Jake Locker, Ponder actually looks more comfortable throwing ... the proper leadership qualities required to be a good starting NFL quarterback. Adrian Peterson returning and the emergence of Toby Gerhart will also take some pressure off.  

Despite blowing out his knee late in the 2011 season, running back Adrian Peterson remains committed to playing in Week 1 of the 2012 season. But the rebuilding Minnesota Vikings must avoid rushing their best offensive player back in what figures to be a transition year in Minnesota. Risking another injury on a weak or less-than-100-percent knee just doesn't make sense for Peterson given the outlook for the Vikings in 2012 and beyond. All...  

One of the bigger issues as you set your draft board at the running back position is just where to place Adrian Peterson coming off his December knee injury. He’s obviously an elite talent, and even with being hampered by a dreadful offense ...  

GEORGETOWN, Texas - The girls, most of whom had been playing together for the past four years, had no idea that the celebrity who sponsors their AAU basketball team would be flying in to cheer them on in person. So Minnesota Vikings running back ...  

GEORGETOWN — The girls, most of whom had been playing together for the past four years, had no idea that the celebrity who sponsors their AAU basketball team would be flying in to cheer them on in person. So Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson ...  

EDEN PRAIRIE — Adrian Peterson is progressing ahead of pace through his left knee rehabilitation. The Minnesota Vikings won't promise he'll play in their first game. Head athletic trainer  

MINNEAPOLIS -- As the Minnesota Vikings continue to put their roster together, one area that was not addressed in the draft is where they may have their biggest question mark -- running back. When Adrian Peterson went down with a knee injury against the ...  

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he’ll be surprised and disappointed if he misses the first game of the season because of the torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered at the end of the 2011 season, but he’s less confident about his ...  

It’s the end of the first round (or early in the second round) of your fantasy draft and you’re looking for a RB. This potential scenario could leave you choosing between two very talented backs coming off of injuries. Darren McFadden and Adrian Peterson are two big name players that had disappointing 2011 seasons. However, beyond last season’s disappointments, the two backs have had very different starts to their careers. While McFadden has...  

Excerpt: "Even though we came up on the losing end of that game, every single individual that walked out of that stadium knew who was the better team and who won that game," Peterson said. "It was clear that we got cheated. We got robbed out of ...  

Brace Hemmelgarn/US PresswireWhile the Vikings keep focus on a roster rebuild, Adrian Peterson keeps focus on his rehabilitation. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- I joined a number of reporters Wednesday afternoon at the Minnesota Vikings' practice ...  

Will Minnesota Vikings star RB Adrian Peterson be toting the rock in Week 1? If you ask him, the answer is yes even though it's been little more than four months since he tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee last Christmas Eve. "I will be very surprised ...  

On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings and star running back Adrian Peterson held a rehab press conference to the surprise of many mainstream media outlets. Everyone had already assumed that Peterson, who sustained a ACL tear in the final ...  

Frank Gore and Jamal Lewis continued to be special NFL running backs after tearing their ACL. Terrell Davis was around the same age as Adrian Peterson when he suffered an ACL tear. Unfortunately he would not be able to rush for over 1000 yards in a season ...  

It is never easy returning from a devastating injury, but many times true NFL superstars bounce back in a big way after spending most, or all of the previous season on the sideline. Tom Brady recovered from a nasty knee injury throughout the 2008 campaign, and threw for nearly 4,440 yards with 28 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 2009. Let's examine some of the biggest names who went down in 2011, and how they'll fare in 2012.  Adrian...  

This week, we've toured the NFC North, handing out made up awards—I mean using my broken Time Warner ... I tried to get Adrian Peterson to introduce these awards but his publicist emailed me back that he had to decline. Something about 'you're not ...  

The Minnesota Vikings might not have been the best season in the NFL last year and don't exactly have a bevy of star power outside of Adrian Peterson, but that doesn't mean a behind the scenes look wouldn't be fun at this year's training camp.  

In case anyone thought otherwise, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is still hellbent on starting and playing a significant role when the Vikings open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars four months from today.  

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has made no secret that he expects to recover from his torn ACL in time to take the field Week One. But the Vikings’ trainer is emphasizing the importance of exercising caution. Eric Sugarman, the Vikings ...  

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Adrian Peterson is progressing ahead of pace through his left knee rehabilitation. The Minnesota Vikings won't promise he'll play in their first game. Head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman said Wednesday that such a ...  

While Adrian Peterson said he is “50-50” to participate in training camp, the Vikings’ lack of transaction action at running back seems to show confidence that he will be ready for the season opener. As the Vikings continue to put their roster ...  

Adrian Peterson, the Vikings' running back from Palestine, suffered a knee injury in a game on Christmas Eve. The East Texas has made a prediction. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more  

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Adrian Peterson is progressing ahead of pace through his left knee rehabilitation. The Minnesota Vikings won't promise he'll play in their first game. Head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman said Wednesday that such a declaration ...  

The Minnesota Vikings struck gold in the 2012 NFL Draft, drafting the best player at the position in which they needed the most help while also receiving a couple of late draft picks from the Cleveland Browns. Left tackle Matt Kalil will provide second-year quarterback Christian Ponder with protection, while opening up holes for the running game led by Adrian Peterson. Everyone has been hearing how great Kalil is, but now that he is a member...  

Since having surgery on December 30th to repair a torn ACL, Adrian Peterson still has the goal to be back in action by September 9th, the day the Vikings open the 2012 season against Jacksonville. Eric Sugarman has the same goal for the star ...  

Adrian Peterson, after tearing his ACL in the final game of the 2011/2012 season, has made some great strides in trying to get ready for a quick return to the team, perhaps by the opening day of the 2012/2013 season. Indeed, September 9, the ...  

With a new Vikings stadium now coming in the next few years, running back Adrian Peterson is quite certain that he'll be playing there.  

Ever since he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee late last season, Adrian Peterson has emphatically circled Week 1 of the 2012 regular season the date he returns to the field. Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman, however, isn't willing to guarantee it.  

Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson may be targeting a Week 1 return to the NFL, but he still won't be a high-round consideration for me come August. When we last saw Peterson suffer a gruesome knee injury against the Redskins in December, there were initial fears that AP (1,109 total yards, 13 TDs in 12 games last year) would miss at least half or the entire 2012 season. But after a successful surgery and productive first phase of the rehab...  

Peterson said he has no plans to ease back into the lineup behind Toby Gerhart when the Vikings open the regular season in four months. "I'm not going to see myself in a limited role," he said. "I want to be out there full throttle.  

Update: Though Peterson (knee) hopes to be back in action by Week 1 this coming season, Vikings head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman suggests that's no lock to occur, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "I love Adrian," Sugarman said Tuesday. "But let's ...  

Adrian Peterson is progressing ahead of pace through his left knee rehabilitation. The Minnesota Vikings won't promise he'll play in their first game. Head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman said Wednesday that such a declaration "wouldn't be fair" to anyone.  

Bleacher ReportMinnesota Vikings 2012 Preview: Predicting the Top 25 PerformersBleacher ReportThe Vikings' 2011 roster was more top-heavy than Christina Hendricks. Superstars Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin and Jared Allen comprised one of the best trios in the league, but due to insufficient support, the team sagged to a 3-13 record.and more »  

The Chicago Bears went 8-8 in 2011, down from their record of 11-5 in 2010. Against NFC North teams, they broke even at 3-3, but two of those wins came after facing the Minnesota Vikings, who will be picking 3rd in the upcoming draft. Ouch. The season started out great, and by Week 11, Jay Cutler had led his team to seven wins versus three losses. A playoff berth seemed inevitable.All season Bears had been dropping like flies, but the final...  

On the same night the Minnesota Vikings created a market for the No. 3 overall draft pick -- which they eventually traded to the Cleveland Browns for fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round picks -- and drafted offensive tackle Matt Kalil and safety Harrison ...  

Peterson, though, left no doubt. "Full throttle," was his prediction. "I'll be disappointed if I'm not." Suspended former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove said he's disappointed his sworn statement regarding the NFL's bounty investigation was leaked.  

Adrian Peterson went through a brief workout in front of the media on Wednesday at Winter Park to show off his knee. Peterson expressed confidence that he will play in the Vikings' regular-season opener. "That first game against Jacksonville, I plan on ...  

I enjoy when publications go deeper than the standard one round mock draft. As it gets closer to April 26th, some mocks start to get through 2 rounds, while others start to project players that would be a nice system fit for each particular team. Rob Rang of CBSSports.com via NFLDraftScout.com, has a team by team breakdown of five players that each team should consider. Here are 5 players that he believes Chicago GM Phil Emery...  

Dec. 24, 2011: Peterson injures his left knee in a Christmas Eve victory over the Redskins in Washington, D.C. The injury happens when he plants his left leg and is tackled by safety DeJon Gomes early in the third quarter. Dec. 30, 2011 ...  

Dan Wiederer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune caught up with ... We can't be foolish about this.” Peterson and Sugarman are holding a press conference today and Peterson is expected to be upbeat and maybe even show off some progress with some rehab ...  

After some recovery time, [Suggs] will begin the process of rehabbing the area. We know he will work hard to get back on the field with his teammates as soon as the doctors and trainers allow. We're confident that he can make a full recovery. The 29-year ...  

The Vikings were running sprints during one of their workouts a couple of weeks ago, and Adrian Peterson was watching off to the side. Salivating like a kid asking his dad if they can stop for ice cream on the drive...  

Adrian Peterson is progressing ahead of pace through his left knee rehabilitation. The Minnesota Vikings won't promise he'll play in their first game. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Adrian Peterson is progressing ahead of pace through his left knee rehabilitation ...  

Jeffery is a very intriguing talent at the WR position and could form an impressive partnership with Marshall and Johnny Knox. With Bush and Matt Forte potentially forming a talented duo in the backfield, the Bears shouldn't lack for weapons ...  

Three rounds down, four to go. The Chicago Bears played the 2012 NFL Draft quietly, trading up once to move to No.45 and stayed clear of boom-or-bust prospects, opting for known commodities. The players they selected had stocks decided by their game play ...  

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is at that dangerous part of knee rehab -- feeling good enough to push it too hard.  

While answering questions from reporters Wednesday afternoon, Peterson said he'd be “very surprised” if he wasn't ready to play by Week 1. Peterson also said he wants ... by trainers recently to run straight-line sprints with his teammates, and he ...  

Adrian Peterson feels he's come so far in his rehabilitation from left knee surgery that he went ahead and proved it to Twin Cities media on Wednesday.  

Vikings head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman is emphasizing caution in Peterson ... “I think I’m doing pretty good, as far as running,” Peterson said. “Conditioning-wise I feel like I have a long ways to go, but I am making strides.  

I’ve been a huge critic of new Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery since day one. Tonight’s selection of Shea McClellin out of Boise State puts his stamp on how well he drafts in the NFL. Did the Chicago Bears draft another Clay ...  

Part of the production drop off could be related to the fact that the team had no solid contributor at quarterback, as Stephen Garcia got off to a horrible start. Time for Jeffery to prove that to the world. He did have nine touchdowns, one more than he ...  

Former Bear linebacker Otis Wilson introduced the team's 45th overall pick, which they got by giving up the 50th overall selection and their fifth-round pick (150th overall). It was Jeffery, who, unlike the Bears first pick of the Emery era, is a proven ...  

They'll think speed when it comes to this spot. 3. Wide receiver. There are plenty of taller receivers still available, which is a quality Lovie Smith and Emery have both said they want. Brandon Marshall is their only tall receiver. They might ...  

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings were running sprints during one of their workouts a couple of weeks ago, and Adrian Peterson was watching off to the side. Salivating like a kid asking his dad if they can stop for ice cream on ...  

2011 was a tale of two seasons for the Bears. Through the first 10 games, Chicago was one of the best teams in the NFC. They were 7-3, with hopes of obtaining a first round bye in the playoffs. Then, disaster struck. The Bears lost quarterback ...  

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings were running sprints during one of their workouts a couple of weeks ago, and Adrian Peterson was watching off to the side. Salivating like a kid asking his dad if they can stop for ice cream on the ...  

I’m in favor of shifting a good portion of the workload to Toby Gerhart, at least for the first quarter of the season. This news of him outrunning teammates is another positive note for the team, in a weekend hopefully full of good news from ...  

Peterson suffered one of the more gruesome knee injuries in recent memory during a Week 16 win last season, tearing up his ACL, MCL and meniscus in the process. While Peterson underwent surgery on the knee just six days after the injury–fast-tracking ...  

Their goal finally in sight, the Minnesota Vikings summoned star power Wednesday to put extra pressure on state lawmakers nearing decisive votes on public financing for a new pro football stadium. Running back Adrian Peterson, linebacker Chad Greenway and center John Sullivan lent aid to a franchise lobbying team of nine, which is counting heads for an expected House vote as soon as Thursday and guiding the bid for a nearly $1 billion stadium...  

Mark Dayton and lobbied others for a new home ... Even senators talked about star sightings. Sen. John Howe, R-Red Wing, tweeted about his close encounter with Peterson, along a photo showing the star player walking past the freshman senator ...  

The Chicago Bears should look early in the 2012 NFL Draft for players who can attack the opposing quarterback, and for others who can protect Jay Cutler. Julius Peppers provides one of the league's most terrifying pass rushers, but Chicago needs ...  

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings were running sprints during one of their workouts a couple of weeks ago, and Adrian Peterson was watching off to the side. Salivating like a kid asking his dad if they can stop for ice cream on the drive home ...  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks a tackle from the Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Mikell (27) during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 28, 2010. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer ...  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, a former standout at the University of Oklahoma, pledged a $1 million donation to the OU athletics department, the university said in a news release on Thursday, April 5. The donation will support ...  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's first attempt at running since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament on Dec. 24 garnered positive results. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said on Tuesday, April 3, that Peterson "did a great ...  

There’s a changing of the Sooner stars in Norman this summer. Sam Bradford is replacing Adrian Peterson as the host of a summer football camp at the University of Oklahoma. The Sam Bradford Football ProCamp presented by Chesapeake Energy and ...  

Two of the Vikings’ biggest playmakers are on the mend. Adrian Peterson is continuing to progress in his rehab from a torn ACL and Percy Harvin had shoulder surgery on Tuesday. Two of the Minnesota Vikings’ top playmakers, running back Adrian Peterson ...  

NFL fans around the nation are giddy over the fact that in about 24 hours, teams will start to announce their first-round draft choices. Luckily for us Bears fans, the days of seeing Jerry Angelo waste that coveted pick are over. Enter Phil Emery. With Emery's success so far this off-season, it's hard to imagine someone with a scouting background botching his first NFL draft as a general manager ...  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier delivered the update Wednesday with obvious enthusiasm. Adrian Peterson has hit the ground running. Peterson has returned to the Twin Cities this week to begin the next phase of his ...  

Jeffrey rekindled interest from teams after his impressive pro day at the University of South Carolina where he posted 40-yard dash times of high 4.4 to low 4.5. If Jeffrey is available to the Chicago Bears in the second round, he may be a viable option ...  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier delivered the update Wednesday with obvious enthusiasm. Adrian Peterson has hit the ground running. Peterson has returned to the Twin Cities this week to begin the next phase of his knee ...  

LAKE FOREST — The pressure was on new Bears general manager Phil Emery after his first pick in the NFL Draft was dissected and questioned by experts and fans for nearly 24 hours. Follow Jay Taft's tweets  

We've been looking at the five-best training camp battles for all of the NFC North teams this week and finish with the Minnesota Vikings.As the team is rebuilding, there are very few spots on the roster and in the starting lineup that aren't up for grabs. Christian Ponder is safe for now, Adrian Peterson isn't going anywhere and Percy Harvin is locked in.Defensively, you can bet Jared Allen, Chad Greenway and Erin Henderson are safe—and...  

However Minnesota trainer Eric Sugarman is preaching patience, saying, "Right now, when he tries to stop on a dime, he looks like he's on ic ...  

On one hand, the popular notion that Trent Richardson is the best running back to hit the NFL draft since Adrian Peterson are true. On the other, any comparison between the two players skill-sets are not. Intrinsically, the are running backs with different ...  

I recently found out about a charity app Peterson master-minded called Football For Good Giving Assistant. The app was created with partner GlobalMojo last November, and the proceeds recently hit the $20,000 mark. The concept is very simple ...  

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Vikings star Adrian Peterson feels he's come so far in his rehabilitation from left knee surgery that he went ahead and proved it to the Twin Cities media Wednesday. Peterson, who underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ...  

Update: Peterson ran for the first time last week since surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee without any complications. “Our trainer, Eric Sugarman, was really impressed with his movement and the things he was able to do. He’s on schedule.  

The Score has you covered in all facets of this year's draft as the Bears prepare to use the 19th overall selection. Here's a roundup of what you can expect:  

Adrian Peterson might not be ready to run with the Vikings' starting offense in the Sept. 9 opener against Jacksonville. Trainer Eric Sugarman said Peterson is making expected gains in rehab from the Dec. 30 surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee.  

Running back working way back from torn ACL, MCL  

The session ends Monday, and lawmakers have yet to reach a decision on a Vikings stadium bill -- but that's not all that's at stake in the final stretch. Minnesota Vikings stars Adrian Peterson and Chad Greenway, along with center John Sullivan ...  

Here is a feel-good story that will take us away from the bounties, courtrooms and other off-field stories that have tarnished the offseason. Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings running back, has pledged to donate $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics ...  

NORMAN, Okla. — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career. The university announced  

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career. The university announced the donation Thursday. It will go toward construction of a ...  

The commish wasn't a very popular feller this evening, but that's no surprise. Table is below the jump... Continue your fun here. Pick Team Player Position School Notes 01 Colts Andrew Luck QB Stanford 02 Redskins Robert Griffin, III QB Baylor From Browns 03 Browns Trent Richardson RB Alabama From Vikings 04 Vikings Matt Kalil OT USC From Browns 05 Jaguars Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State From Buccaneers...  

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Their goal finally in sight, the Minnesota Vikings summoned star power Wednesday to put extra pressure on state lawmakers nearing decisive votes on public financing for a new pro football stadium. Running back Adrian Peterson, linebacker ...  

It's hard to envision the Minnesota Vikings' offense without Adrian Peterson at its core, but he's not the only running back on the roster. If Peterson isn't ready to return from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered last December ...  

The Chicago Bears Thursday looked to the west to add to the team’s defense when the team drafted Boise State’s Shea McClellin. The new Bear said he is happy to focus on playing defensive end for the Bears.. …  

In his continuing rehabilitation from a torn ACL and MCL suffered on Christmas Eve, Minnesota Vikings' running back Adrian Peterson had his first land-based run of his rehabilitation last week, and the team was quite pleased with the results.  

The Vikings had Adrian Peterson, Chad Greenway and John Sullivan pay a visit to the Capitol as the stadium bill continued to progress toward an anticipated vote on the House and Senate floors. Their goal finally in sight, the Minnesota Vikings summoned ...  

Or, in any event, running straight lines much faster than they are. And lest you think he might be running "wind sprints" against guys like Phil Loadholt or something, let me assure you that he was not. "I remember (backup quarterback ...  

NORMAN, Okla. -- Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career. The university announced the donation Thursday. It will go toward ...  

Adrian Peterson still has that optimistic goal, one he hasn't backed down from since having surgery Dec. 30 in Alabama to repair torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee. Peterson wants to be back in action by Sept.  

Unlike the Bucs, the Browns knew the Vikings wouldn't take Richardson; they have Adrian Peterson on the roster. Although the Vikings didn't get a second- or third-rounder, the acquisition of a fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round pick gave them ...  

Adrian Peterson tore his ACL in the Vikings' final game of the year, not too big a loss for a team that was eliminated from the playoffs long before that. The goal during the off season was to hopefully get Peterson back in time to play the 2012 ...  

Lastly, the Bears have drafted lineman the last few years (Gabe Carimi, Chris Williams) and we still don't know the extent of how well these men can play. I'm not arguing that these players are going to be pro bowl-caliber players necessarily, I'm just ...  

Blue Chip Stock: Adrian Peterson, RB. Why is Adrian Peterson mentioned here? Because he's doing sprints with the team, and he's kicking their asses. Less than 4 months after ACL surgery. Adrian Peterson is a beast. That is all. Solid Investment ...  

Five weeks ago Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he expects to be all the way back from knee surgery in time to play in Week One. As Peterson’s rehab continues, the Vikings remain optimistic about that. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier ...  

Schoolchildren on field trips have shown up to the Capitol in jerseys. And a few die-hards presided over a mock tailgate outside of the building. The team even trotted out star running back Adrian Peterson late last month to glad-hand lawmakers.  

Carlton: “He doesn’t have to be the next Adrian Peterson even if he has the talent to be that guy. Malcolm Brown high carry game before he got hurt. Joe Bergeron high carry game before he got hurt. Jonathan Gray doesn’t have to be that ...  

The Vikings' greatest offseason question has nothing to do with the draft. The franchise centerpiece, running back Adrian Peterson, is the main worry in Minnesota. He's diligently rehabbing from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee and all hopes for a ...  

Former OU football player Adrian Peterson pledged a $1 million donation to OU athletics, the department announced Thursday. The donation will support the new student housing building, Headington Hall, and establish the Adrian Peterson Football ...  

The Vikings brought a little star power to the Capitol on Wednesday. Several Minnesota Vikings including John Sullivan, Chad Greenway, and Adrian Peterson stopped by to lobby for a new stadium...  

Phil Emery, the new Chicago Bears general manager ... he also added insurance with a strong backup QB, Jason Campbell; and he’s kept his current stars happy as they watch him try and build a champion. Talking on a recent radio sports talk ...  

The Vikings had no use for Trent Richardson because they already have Adrian Peterson. But other teams, most notably the Browns and Bucs, had plenty of use for Richardson. The Dolphins had some interest in the pick too. And other teams were sniffing as well.  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings summoned star power to put extra pressure on state lawmakers nearing decisive votes on public financing for a new pro football stadium. Running back Adrian Peterson, linebacker Chad Greenway and center ...  

Vikings fans weren't the only ones pleased by the selection of USC LT Matt Kalil with the fourth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Quarterback Christian Ponder and All-World running back Adrian Peterson were pretty pleased as well. It's expected that ...  

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Former University of Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson has pledged a $1 million gift to OU athletics. The university announced Thursday that the money will be used to help pay for construction of a new student housing facility and ...  

NBCSports.comLeslie Frazier impressed by Adrian Peterson's first runNBCSports.comThe Vikes should make him their 1st and 2nd down back, limiting him to 18-20 touches a game with Gerhart/Hilliard combining for 8-10 carries a game and throw Harvin in the backfield every once in awhile. Maybe even Harvin and Peterson together on some ...Adrian Peterson Injury: Minnesota RB Runs For The First Time Since ACL TearSB Nation Minnesotaall 18 news...  

NORMAN - Oklahoma provided a great deal for Adrian Peterson. Now, Peterson is providing for OU. The university announced Thursday that Peterson has pledged a $1 million donation, money that will support the construction of OU's new housing ...  

CBSSports.comVikings GM certain Peterson will regain his old formNFL NewsBy Dan Hanzus NFL.com By Dan Hanzus NFL.com From a pure football fan's perspective, one of the biggest disappointments of the 2011 season came in Week 15, when Vikings running back Adrian Peterson went down with a serious knee injury.Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson will return better than ever says GM Rick ...bettor.com (blog)all 42 news articles »  

Malcolm Brown high carry game before he got hurt. Joe Bergeron high carry game before he got hurt. Johnathan Gray doesn’t have to be that high carry guy. They can divvy it out real nicely. People are talking about how good Jonathan Gray is ...  

NORMAN – Oklahoma provided a great deal for Adrian Peterson. Now, Peterson is providing for OU. The university announced Thursday that Peterson has pledged a $1 million donation, money that will support the construction of OU's new housing ...  

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has set another record, this time with his financial generosity. The University of Oklahoma announced that Peterson has donated $1 million to the school to help build a new housing facility and endow a ...  

Here are the Bears biggest needs heading into this year's NFL Draft, as well as a few players they will be targeting.  

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed linebacker Erin Henderson to a one-year deal and signed former Chicago Bears cornerback Zack Bowman to a one-year ... Adrian Peterson gives $1 million to alma mater OU The Associated Press via Yahoo!  

Frazier thinks Peterson is still on target for a Week 1 return. (Getty Images) Adrian Peterson suffered a gruesome looking knee injury at the end of the 2011 season, putting his status for Week 1 in serious doubt. All reports indicate, however, that ...  

This morning at the NFL owners meetings in West Palm Beach, Fla., Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier provided a brief update on the rehabilitation progress of injured running back Adrian Peterson. The snapshot summary: Frazier said Peterson is ...  

On Tuesday, while attending a Tony Dungy speaking function at the Westin in Edina, Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier provided a brief update on his top receiver. Harvin, Frazier said, played with a sprained acromioclavicular (AC) joint at points ...  

The Vikings stadium bill is moving through Senate Committees like Adrian Peterson carves up defensive backfields ... St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman successfully lobbied for parity; lawmakers added a $43 million dollar provision on the measure to help ...  

Peterson's financial gift is the largest ever to OU from a former Sooners football player. "This was something that I had been thinking about doing for a long time," said Peterson, who played at OU from 2004 through 2006 and is OU's third-all-time-leading ...  

Minnesota Vikings running back and best player, Adrian Peterson is still rehabilitating from his torn anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to return back for the start of the new 2012-13 season. However, the Vikings other running back, Toby Gerhart ...  

As the debate over the new Vikings stadium intensified, a Senate panel added racino as a funding source and Vikings stars -- including Adrian Peterson -- made an unexpected visit to the state Capitol.  

Running back Adrian Peterson, linebacker and Mount Vernon native Chad Greenway and center John Sullivan lent aid to a franchise lobbying team of nine, which is counting heads for an expected House vote as soon as today and guiding the bid for a ...  

Running back Adrian Peterson, linebacker Chad Greenway and center John Sullivan lent aid Wednesday to a franchise lobbying team that is counting heads for an expected House vote as soon as Thursday. The lobbying team is guiding the bid for a ...  

Adrian Peterson, John Sullivan and Chad Greenway attracted a media crowd. A similar stadium bill awaits a House floor debate, though it is unclear when that will be. Many have said it is time to put the question to the full House and Senate.  

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is scheduled to start running on land this week, according to head coach Leslie Frazier, as part of his rehabilitation from ACL surgery. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is scheduled to begin running on land this ...  

As we know, the team instead invested in quarterback Christian Ponder and tried to squeeze another ... but the offense is built around Ponder and running back Adrian Peterson, neither of whom can be effective without good line play. Kalil appears to ...  

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he is looking for a wide receiver that can stretch the field. "That would help our offense tremendously," Frazier said. "We've faced so many eight-man fronts because of Adrian (Peterson). So to have that one ...  

The Vikings' two top offensive weapons are both dealing with injuries. But right now, Harvin's shoulder problems are minor and Peterson's rehabilitation from a torn ACL continues to be promising.  

Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said at the NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday that running back Adrian Peterson is beginning to run "on land" this week. The coach said he is still cautiously optimistic that Peterson will be ready ...  

This morning at The Breakers Resort in West Palm Beach, Fla., all 16 AFC head coaches took an hour out from their schedules at the NFL owners meetings to meet with reporters over breakfast. Delivered by three AFC coaches, here are notable ...  

Givens (not givens): Christian Ponder makes a huge leap; Adrian Peterson is a quick healer; Rick Spielman nails the draft. Logic of the 10 wins: Jacksonville is bad. Indianapolis is rebuilding. The 49ers have the classic bounceback feel of an 8-8 team.  

A process that used to take until at least late July every year has been wrapped up by the Chicago Bears with the signing of safety Brandon Hardin. The team announced Tuesday that Hardin, the club’s third-round draft pick from Oregon State ...  

But for every home run - trading for Ricky Williams and Jared Allen; drafting Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin and Chris Chambers - skeptics point to memorable misses or note that Spielman has mostly worked for coaches who've had the final say.  

The school, also in Minneapolis, hosted a Vikings’ game on Dec. 20, 2010, against the Chicago Bears after an ice storm destroyed the roof of the Metrodome. Under the agreement, the Vikings can play up to four consecutive seasons on campus, according to ...  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career.  

Adrian Peterson, on the mend from offseason knee surgery, began running running on land for the first time last week, according to Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier. “He asked, ‘How fast should I go?’ We’re trying to judge movement ...  

It's hard to envision the Minnesota Vikings' offense without Adrian Peterson at its core, but he's not the only running back on the roster. If Peterson isn't ready to return from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered last December ...  

The Vikings brought a little star power to the Capitol on Wednesday. A group of players including running back Adrian Peterson stopped for a visit with chief stadium booster Gov. Mark Dayton.  

MINNEAPOLIS - Who says it's a slow time for Vikings news? In the past two or three days, we've learned that Percy Harvin and his shoulder won't miss organized team activities, Adrian Peterson and his knee won't stay injured forever and, this just in, Bill ...  

I'm not sure who the target woud be at No. 3 if it's not Kalil. Ryan Tannehill doesn't make sense with the Christian Ponder pick last year. Neither does Trent Richardson with Adrian Peterson in house. Maybe a cornerback, like Morris Claiborne ...  

Some quick math for you: It's been a little more than 17 weeks now since Adrian Peterson had surgery to repair torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee. And only 18 weeks remain until the Vikings will be immersed ...  

First, there is Toby Gerhart, who filled in for RB Adrian Peterson and did some of the best running of his career. Frazier said that Peterson continues to progress, that he recently has started running in a straight line and still could be in ...  

The man is in serious condition.  King was 3rd on the depth chart at running back behind Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart. The Vikings have made no move to release King yet but that could be coming soon.  

The Bears were headed to the playoffs until the injuries struck and derailed the team. Newly added Brandon Marshall makes this team playoff caliber again.  

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has five full seasons in the NFL.  Last week, he turned 27. Recent history regarding the positions tells us that he may be closer to the end of his career than the beginning. Vikings G.M. Rick Spielman ...  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears selected Boise State defensive end/outside linebacker Shea McClellin with the No. 19 overall pick of the NFL draft. James Lang/US PresswireBoise State's Shea McClellin was the third defensive end taken in ...  

The Minnesota Vikings are adding much-needed depth to the secondary, signing former Chicago Bears cornerback Zack Bowman to a one-year deal. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Bowman is getting a minimum deal with no guarantees, which suggests the ...  

Consider the kicking and punting game for the Chicago Bears pretty much sewn up for the foreseeable future with veterans Robbie Gould and 2011 free-agent acquisition Adam Podlesh in the fray. Since 1995, the Bears have spent picks on just two ...  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears wrapped up NFL draft activities Saturday by taking Nevada cornerback Isaiah Frey in the sixth round and TCU cornerback Greg McCoy in the seventh round. ...  

NFL analysts David Kaplan and Matt Bowen recently discussed the Chicago Bears in depth on CSN Chicago, and among their topics of discussion, the Bears Draft strategy offered a point of notable disagreement: Matt Bowen, who played seven season in ...  

Ten thoughts on how the Chicago Bears fared in the 2012 NFL draft: 1. It's been a while since the Bears' offseason didn’t make fans cringe a bit over the general manager’s focus on the floor rather than the ceiling. Those were the terms ...  

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and quarterback Jay Cutler share the sentiment that tight end Kellen Davis possesses the physical traits to eventually develop into a major weapon in the team’s revamped offense. Still, due diligence calls for ...  

Running back Adrian Peterson, linebacker Chad Greenway and center John Sullivan lent aid Wednesday to a franchise lobbying team that is counting heads for an expected House vote as soon as Thursday.  

The NFL announced entire the seven-round draft order on Tuesday, and the Chicago Bears own seven picks and weren't awarded any compensatory selections. The league awards compensatory picks for teams losing more or better compensatory free agents ...  

FROM STAFF REPORTSFormer University of Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson pledged a $1 million donation to OU athletics on Thursday.Read more on NewsOK.com  

But even with a new general manager in Phil Emery, it's unlikely the Chicago Bears break recent tradition in the NFL Draft. The Bears have used a ... also contributed to turnover. Coming off a 2010 season in which he earned second-team All ...  

CHICAGO – Bears general manager Phil Emery earned high marks this month when he acquired proven veterans such as Brandon Marshall, Michael Bush and Jason Campbell. Now comes Emery’s specialty: Scouting college players. The NFL draft begins ...  

MINNEAPOLIS – In the past two or three days, we’ve learned that Percy Harvin and his shoulder won’t miss organized team activities, Adrian Peterson and his knee won’t stay injured forever and, this just in, Bill Parcells and his brain ...  

I love the Chicago Bears as much as anyone. I'm also extremely excited about all their offseason acquisitions. On paper, there is a possibility for us Bears fans to see a type of team that we've never seen before-- an offensive powerhouse. I know the offensive line is a question mark, and yes, they might collapse the entire house of cards. On the flip side of that coin, if the offensive line even plays passably well, the Bears could be...  

There is a lot of hype surrounding Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, and what they can do for the Chicago Bears offense. While it is true that the two work well together, some may be overlooking the bigger problem with the offense; it is shamefully incomplete. Now it looks like the Bears are still focusing on the defense, all but ignoring the need to protect Cutler on the field.  

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs spoke out recently on the subjects of the bounty scandal that is plaguing the New Orleans Saints and the death of Junior Seau. His conflicting feelings on the two topics underscore a bigger problem that NFL players face; how do you balance safety with playing the game as it is meant to be played?  

Over the last few years, countless people --fans, players, commentators, analysts-- have expressed displeasure over the Chicago Bears' offensive line. Most of those "countless people" are like me --fans that watch the sport, love the sport, learn about the sport, and, by design, only think we understand the intricate workings of the sport. I will readily admit to not being the most insightful individual you will come across when it comes to...  

Over the years, to say the Chicago Bears have been a lackluster offensive franchise would be like saying Mt. Everest is "pretty big." The reality is that the Bears have a history of being atrocious on offense --usually sparked by a dreadful quarterback. Here is a look at the quarterbacks since 1999 prior to Jay Cutler: Shane Matthews, Cade McNown, Jim Miller, Kordell Stewart, Chris Chandler, Rex Grossman, Craig Krenzel, Chad Hutchinson, and...  

New Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a recent altercation outside of a New York night club. Now that he has no worries about facing any charges, he can focus completely on football. Was the hype surrounding the incident overblown?  

Rest assured, I do not believe I, or anyone, can give an adequate answer to the question the title of this article asks. What the question is meant to bring to light is the fact that our beloved Chicago teams have had a pretty rough year on the injury front. We aren't talking about bench warmers going down either. ...  

It’s come to this in Chicago — hearing someone employed by the Bears state the obvious about the team’s offensive line feels like a small victory for those who are desperate for a shred of evidence that there is someone involved with the club who's as concerned about its front five as the situation calls for.  

You never know what you're going to get from the players you sign, but there is enough negativity surrounding Kellen Winslow since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they would be looking to trade him that I don't think I want to see him in a Chicago Bears uniform. Supposedly, back in March, the Bears expressed some degree of interest in the 28-year old tight end. We don't really now how much interest, but there was at least some talk about it.  

There is a lot more to this story than Ali Villanueva being 6'10", but man, can you imagine if you had a coherent tight end with that height? The key word in that statement is "coherent." Morris Stroud enjoyed the same height with the Kansas City Chiefs for five seasons (54 receptions, 977 yards, seven touchdowns), but his numbers are nothing close to legendary. Villanueva would have almost a foot on most cornerbacks, and would enjoy over half...  

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler made an appearance at Perspectives Charter High School on the south side of Chicago this week. Cutler was there to show his support to students who were receiving diabetes screenings. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago. Cutler has his own foundation to benefit children who have the disease, but he isn't the only Bears player to take time out for charitable work. Here is a look at Cutler's...  

Maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention the last few seasons, but I was entirely unaware that, under Mike Martz, Jay Cutler was not allowed to call audibles at the line of scrimmage. Let me tell you, knowing that explains a lot from the last few seasons in terms of offensive play calling. It also brings Mike Martz down a notch in my "Good Coaches" book. Why you would not allow your quarterback that leisure is beyond my comprehension...  

The Chicago Bears have made a lot of impressive moves during the off-season. They fired Jerry Angelo and replaced him with Phil Emery. Most of the comments I received on my articles about the Bears pertained to the dismissal of Angelo. Now that his departure is a reality, I'm sure a lot of fans are ecstatic for that reason alone. The Bears also acquired three-time Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins. Not only does this...  

The Miami Dolphins have had an up and down offseason and one of the moves that they made which is still subject to debate is the trading of Brandon Marshall to the Chicago Bears. By doing so they leave themselves with little to no big name recognition in the wide receiver core, but being a huge fan of the Dolphins I think 2012 will prove that the Miami Dolphins have big talent at the receiver position and that some of them will break out and...  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will start running this week, his coach says.  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will start running this week, his coach says.  

The Minnesota Vikings' running back wrote a sizable check to the University of Oklahoma on Thursday.  

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career.  

New York City police are expected to finish their investigation this week of a March incident allegedly involving Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall, and no charges are expected to be filed against Marshall, ESPN reported Monday.  

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletic department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career.  

A gorgeous spring day was the setting for the Bears’ offseason team activities Wednesday — the second of three helmeted, no-pads practice sessions this week — and praise-singing season was in full bloom at Halas Hall.  

Here is a feel-good story that will take us away from the bounties, courtrooms and other off-field stories that...  

Vikings running back steps up in big way  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) New Chicago offensive coordinator Mike Tice wants to see the Bears play faster and with more explosiveness. He will have to wait a bit to see all of the options at his disposal.  

New York City police will not bring charges against Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall in connection with an altercation in March, attorney Harvey Steinberg told the NFL Network on Thursday.  

One of the early positive elements of the Chicago Bears' workouts, perhaps even an epiphany of sorts to some coaches, has been the performance of tailback Michael Bush as a receiver.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed their top pick, defensive end Shea McClellin, to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year. Terms were not disclosed.  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to contracts with seven rookie free agents, including quarterback Matt Blanchard of Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater.