The Viking Age
FanSided

Adrian Peterson apparently wants way more money than he is worth

ByAdam Patrick|
Oct 18, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) looks on prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) looks on prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Reports have been circulating that the former Minnesota Vikings running back has yet to sign with a new team because he is asking for too high of a salary.

A few days ago, former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson celebrated his 32nd birthday. It was one of the few things Peterson has been able to celebrate recently as he has still not signed a contract for the 2017 NFL season since he became a free-agent back on March 9.

Well according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there may be a central reason for why the running back is still without a contract.

Peterson, who thought he was worth the $18 million he was scheduled to earn in 2017 with the Vikings, apparently still thinks he should be paid like one of the NFL’s top running backs. However, he may be the only one in the league who believes in this theory.

NFL rumors: Adrian Peterson to decide NFL future in coming weeks
NFL rumors: Adrian Peterson to decide NFL future in coming weeks

FanSided

  • Why is Adrian Peterson mad at Damar Hamlin? Damar Hamlin jacket beef explainedFanSided
  • NFL Playoffs: Top 10 Championship games in NFL historyFanSided
  • Adrian Peterson has hilarious complimentary take on Najee HarrisFanSided
  • Vikings WR Justin Jefferson poised to break an NFL receiving record once againFanSided
  • Former Commanders RB Adrian Peterson to face Le'Veon Bell in celebrity boxing matchRiggo's Rag

    • In his report, Fowler cited a source that Peterson has been asking for, “more than $8 million in the first year of a contract.”

    Back in the day, the running back may have been able to easily get that amount of money. But not a year after he missed 13 games with a knee injury and averaged just 1.9 yards per carry in the three games he actually appeared in.

    Peterson has only met with the Seattle Seahawks since free agency began this offseason and they opted to sign former Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy instead.

    Minnesota has already replaced his spot on the roster with Latavius Murray, so Peterson is running out of teams to join as the days continue to pass by.

    Next: Vikings waive former third-round draft pick

    If he remains unsigned after the NFL Draft in April, that may be the wake up call he needs in order to adjust his asking price and get back on an NFL roster.

    UPDATE: Peterson took to social media late Friday night to respond to the claims of his free agency desires.

    Home/Minnesota Vikings News

    Schedule