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Fox News
16 hours ago
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Former NFL star Adrian Peterson involved in physical altercation during poker game, video shows
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson appeared to get involved in a physical altercation with a man during a recent poker game. TMZ Sports obtained video of the incident at a May poker event in Houston. At one point, Peterson and another poker player reportedly had a disagreement over playing cards. The situation appeared to escalate quickly with video showing Peterson taking multiple punches near his face. The video lasted for roughly 37 seconds but did not appear to show the fight in its entirety. The former Minnesota Vikings star and the unidentified man both sustained injuries to the face, according to TMZ. Peterson later said he sustained his injury when he fell into a chair. Peterson did acknowledge he had consumed alcohol leading up to the altercation, although he clarified that alcohol was not responsible for the fight. The 40-year-old Texas native compared the incident to "a brother situation." "Me and the guy, we're cool. We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation," Peterson said. "We agreed to disagree, we had our words and we threw blows — and that was it." The seven-time Pro Bowler added he "felt really bad" about what happened. He also noted that he and the other man involved in the fight were later able to reach an understanding. No one was arrested or charged, and police did not respond. In April, Peterson was arrested on a DWI charge after he attended an NFL Draft party in Minnesota. The Vikings drafted Peterson in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent the first decade of his pro career in Minneapolis. Peterson was named the NFL MVP in 2012 and left the Vikings after the 2016 season. Peterson also played for the Saints, Cardinals, Washington, Lions, Titans and Seahawks. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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NFL Legend Adrian Peterson Poker Game Fight Video Going Viral
NFL Legend Adrian Peterson Poker Game Fight Video Going Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Adrian Peterson is among the most accomplished players of his era. But post-NFL career? "AD'' just can't seem to stay out of the news. Advertisement TMZ Sports is revealing footage of a fistfight involving the legendary Peterson and a card player after a dispute over a hand during a poker game. Peterson, 40, was involved in this altercation on May 27 at the JokerStars club in Houston ... and the video is of course going viral. Peterson forged a 15-year NFL career from 2007 to 2021. He starred for the Minnesota Vikings before bouncing around and playing for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins (now Commanders), Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks. In 184 career regular-season games, Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards and 120 touchdowns. He ranks fifth in NFL history in rushing yards and fourth in rushing touchdowns. Advertisement Peterson was also a seven-time Pro Bowler, a four-time First Team All-Pro and the 2012 NFL MVP when he rushed for 2,097 yards, all together making him a leading candidate for eventual induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After the fight, Peterson apparently spoke to TMZ, noting that he and the man he fought are friends who made up with each other after the fight. "Me and the guy, we're cool,'' Peterson said. "We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows—and that was it." Peterson suggested that alcohol was involved and that he "felt really bad" after the skirmish occurred and "kind of regrets" that it happened. Advertisement Police reportedly were not called to the scene following the fight, and Peterson tells TMZ that neither he nor the man he fought were punished by JokerStars. Peterson has experienced law enforcement issues over the discipline of his children, his finances and most recently was arrested during NFL draft weekend in Minnesota on a DWI charge. Related: Commanders' Brian Robinson Ready For 'Big' Contract Year This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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Ex Chiefs Priest Holmes Gets Bizarre All-Quarter Century Team Honor
Ex Chiefs Priest Holmes Gets Bizarre All-Quarter Century Team Honor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. This is like when you give the cashier a $1 bill and she gives you back change for a $5. Priest Holmes a better running back than Adrian Peterson? Hmm. Do Kansas City Chiefs' fans admit the truth, or sheepishly smile and take joy in the controversial honor? Advertisement ESPN unveiled its NFL All-Quarter Century Team this week. It aimed at selecting a team of the best players and coaches from 2000-25. Two glaring problems: 1. It was compiled by two analytics geeks named Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder. 2. It included Holmes as the team's top running back, and totally snubbed Peterson. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, special teams coach Dave Toub and defensive tackle Chris Jones were also named to the elite team. For a franchise that had to wait from 1969 to 2019 between championships, the fan base will gladly take any honor. But ESPN's top four running backs of the 21st Century are: Holmes, Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry and LaDainian Tomlinson. Advertisement Priest had a spectacular three-year run in which he led the league in rushing yards once and touchdowns twice. But, let's face it, he only played seven seasons in the last 25 years and in three of those failed to gain 1,000 yards. In explaining why they chose Henry over Peterson and Tomlinson for their third spot, the authors cited some sort of alphabet soup. "These decisions were made mostly on statistical output, focusing on peak seasons while still rewarding longevity," the story reads. "We relied heavily on FTN's DYAR metric (defense-adjusted yards above replacement), which calculates a player's value over the course of the season compared to a replacement-level baseline. Other advanced statistics were also taken into account." Something A.I. will never (at least not yet) replace: Watching games. Advertisement Again, no shade at Priest, who was justly enshrined into the Chiefs Hall of Honor in 2014. As an undrafted free agent who started his career with the Baltimore Ravens, with the Chiefs he produced a spectacular six-year span making three consecutive Pro Bowls, three straight All-Pro teams and producing 6,070 rushing yards and 83 total touchdowns. But the only person with more rushing yards than Peterson's 14,918 since 2000 is Frank Gore. The only person with more rushing touchdowns than Peterson's 120 since 2000 is Tomlinson. Peterson made All-Pro seven times. He led the league in rushing three times. He rushed for the NFL's second-most yards in a season (2,097) in 2012 and still holds the single-game record with 296 yards in 2007. Peterson has 8,000 more yards from scrimmage than Holmes since 2000. And oh by the way, Peterson was NFL MVP in 2012. Advertisement Does Priest deserve consideration for inclusion on the All-Quarter Century Team? Absolutely. Should he be ranked No. 1? Um ... Enjoy the "win," Chiefs fans. Related: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Offers Positive Scouting Report On Josh Simmons Related: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 'No. 1 Favorite Movie' Revealed This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
21 hours ago
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- Time of India
'AP not tired of losing fights?' Adrian Peterson, ex-RB for Seattle Seahawks, was videotaped while fist fighting with a poker player
(Image via Getty: Adrian Peterson) A month back, former running back for the Seattle Seahawks, Adrian Peterson, was arrested for drunk driving. And now this. TMZ Sports was the first one to report it, and they also obtained the video footage. The footage showed Adrian Peterson fist fighting with a poker player. It ensued after a dispute over a hand. TMZ Sports also reported that the event took place on May 27. Peterson was playing cards with others at JokerStars, a club in Houston, Texas. The former NFL MVP told TMZ staff that he and one of his buddies were involved in a disagreement while at a gaming table, and one thing led to another. 'AP not tired of losing fights?' - commented a fan who went back to Peterson's boxing days. One in particular - in 2022, Peterson fought former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell in an exhibition boxing match, and Bell won that match! Fans react to watching former running back for Minnesota Vikings, Adrian Peterson, get into a fist fight with a poker player over a hand In the video footage, Adrian Peterson is throwing punches at a fellow poker player. A security guard tried to get in their brawl, but the unnamed poker player pushed him aside and threw a punch at Peterson. Peterson threw another at the player. Then, they both were unstoppable. Peterson cornered him behind a long white table and threw many punches at once. Watching this video footage, many fans expressed their views. A fan spoke for the unnamed poker player, 'Why would this guy willingly get in a fight with a former NFL player' 'Is AP a gambling addiction?' - asked a curious but worried fan. 'Adrian Peterson continuing to erode the legacy he built because he cant control his temper.' - declared a fan. 'It's sad to see our former idols resort to this behaviour…..' - wrote a disappointed fan. Adrian Peterson has a history of allegedly punishing his 4-year-old son by whipping him with a tree branch On September 12, 2014, Jessica Glenza of The Guardian reported that Adrian Peterson allegedly punished his 4-year-old son by whipping him with a tree branch, leaving cuts and bruises on the boy's legs, back, buttocks, hand, and scrotum. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Back then, Peterson told the police that he believed what had happened was only normal discipline. Peterson said, 'To be honest, I feel very confident with my actions because I know my intent. I know how being spanked has helped me in my life.' 11 years later, the former Washington Redskins running back, Adrian Peterson, gets into a fist fight with a poker player over a hand. Peterson told TMZ Sports on June 19, 2025, 'Me and my guy? We're cool. We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows, and that was it.' Also Read: 'Acknowledging me before you drool all over my husband': Kylie Kelce forewarns fans to not post any drool comments on naked Jason Kelce tattoo | NFL News - Times of India Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
NFL legend Adrian Peterson caught on camera in violent fight leaving multiple people bloodied and bruised
Footage has emerged of former Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Adrian Peterson getting into a fist fight during a poker game in Houston, Texas last month. The video, obtained by TMZ, shows the 40-year-old Peterson squaring up with a fellow poker player over a hand at the JokerStars social club back on May 27. Peterson told TMZ that he and a friend were involved in a disagreement while at a table. Eventually, 'one thing led to another' and the pair raised their fists at each other. Video shows Peterson and his buddy throwing punches for several seconds, despite one person trying to separate them. The former running back ate a number of punches to the face at the beginning of the scrap, but he eventually got back at his counterpart with some haymakers. TMZ says that bloody wounds were visible on the faces of both people involved. However, Peterson claims his injury came from falling into a chair rather than a punch. While alcohol was involved, Peterson told the outlet that wasn't the only reason the situation escalated. "Me and the guy, we're cool," Peterson said. "We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows -- and that was it." Peterson added: 'I felt really bad. It's a situation where I kind of regret it.' The outlet says that police were not called and are not investigating. The club did not punish either person involved. This is not the first time that Peterson has gotten violent with someone else - having previously been charged win the cases of two domestic disputes. In 2014, Peterson pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of recklessly assaulting his son after using a tree branch - known as a 'switch' to beat him on his back, buttocks, genitals, ankles, and legs as a punishment. Peterson was punished in a similar manner in his own childhood. The running back was put on probation and fined $4,000 while avoiding a jail sentence. The NFL placed him on unpaid suspension until spring 2015. In February 2022, he was arrested by the LAPD for a domestic violence incident with his wife on a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. After posting bond, his wife said that he did not put his hands on her - rather they had a verbal argument. The charges were dropped. Two months ago, Peterson was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. He was traveling 83mph in a 55mph zone with a blood-alcohol content of .14. Peterson is likely bound for the Hall-of-Fame after winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and MVP in his career. In addition to the Vikings, he played for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks. He holds the record for most rushing yards in an NFL game with 296.
