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Fox News
11 hours ago
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- Fox News
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.
New York Times
15 hours ago
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- New York Times
Vikings mailbag: Submit your post-OTAs and minicamp questions for Alec Lewis
The quietest time of the Minnesota Vikings' calendar is upon us. Players have gone home. Coaches are gearing up for what should be a fascinating season. It's the perfect time to answer some questions. Curious about J.J. McCarthy following OTAs and minicamp? Do you have questions about some of the young players or recent draftees? Toss any questions you want answered below, and we'll return early next week with as many answers as we can get to! Alec Lewis June 19, 2025 4:51 pm EDT
Mint
17 hours ago
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- Mint
Adrian Peterson, former NFL player gets into fist fight while playing poker
Adrian Peterson, former NFL running back was seen throwing punches during a game of poker. Video footage that captured the intense moment went viral. The 40-year-old was seen involved in a heated altercation and fistfight. Peterson and another player can be seen yelling and throwing punches in the video, which turned a card game into a chaotic scene. As the fight began, a person standing close by attempted to intervene and calm down the situation. He also tried to separate Peterson and his opponent. However, the situation escalated, with the two men moving around the room. They were seen knocking over chairs and bumping into furniture. While some people in the room looked stunned, others were shouting at both men to stop the argument. Adrian Peterson has a dazzling NFL legacy. He was drafted seventh overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2007. He then spent a decade with the team before playing for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Football Team, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks. Peterson is a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro. He has also led the NFL in rushing yards three times and rushing touchdowns twice. The awards claimed by him include an MVP award, Offensive Player of the Year, and Offensive Rookie of the Year. Adrian Peterson announced his retirement in 2021. Post his exit, he has explored new interests, including poker and combat sports. In 2022, Peterson stepped into the ring for an exhibition boxing match against fellow former NFL running back Le'Veon Bell, where he was knocked out. Poker has been another venture for the former NFL player, but his recent video raised eyebrows. The poker table fight is a surprising incident in Peterson's post-NFL journey. While the video captures a moment of lost tempers, it is not clear what led to the fight.
USA Today
18 hours ago
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- USA Today
Former NFL RB Adrian Peterson gets into fistfight during poker game
Former NFL RB Adrian Peterson gets into fistfight during poker game Show Caption Hide Caption Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson ordered to turn in assets to pay back debt Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Houston judge to hand over numerous assets in order to aid debt repayments worth up to $12 million. unbranded - Sport Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson can be seen throwing punches at another poker player during an event in a video posted to social media by tabloid news outlet TMZ. According to TMZ's caption, Peterson and the other man were involved in a dispute over a hand during a poker game when the altercation turned physical. In the video, another man tries to separate the two involved as onlookers shouted for them to stop. Peterson pursues his fellow poker player around the room, knocking over furniture while continuing to throw punches. Peterson, 40, played 15 seasons in the NFL for seven different teams. Ten of those 15 years he spent with the Minnesota Vikings, with whom he won an MVP award in 2012. Former #NFL superstar #AdrianPeterson got into a fistfight with a poker player following a dispute over a hand ... and #TMZSports has obtained video of the tussle. — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 19, 2025 In 2022, Peterson fought fellow former NFL running back Le'Veon Bell in an exhibition boxing match. Bell won via knockout in the fifth and final round of the bout.
USA Today
21 hours ago
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- USA Today
5 former Minnesota Vikings make ESPN's All-Quarter Century NFL team
5 former Minnesota Vikings make ESPN's All-Quarter Century NFL team Every once in a while, a unique collection of talent gets published together in a team. We have seen All-Madden teams, All-Century teams, and NFL Media has even done teams over the entirety of the league's history. On Wednesday, ESPN released a unique one: their NFL Quarter Century team, which showcases the best players in the league since 2000. The Vikings were heavily represented by five players who made the cut. While they had five players, just two were homegrown, while the rest came to the team down the road in their careers through free agency or trade. The following players made the list: - Randy Moss, Wide Receiver - Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver - Steve Hutchison, Guard - Jared Allen, Edge/Defensive End - Patrick Peterson, Cornerback Moss and Jefferson are arguably the two best wide receivers in franchise history, and will go down as two of the best all-time when it is all said and done. Jefferson has a long way to go, so he has a strong chance to surpass all the franchise records held by Moss at the moment in a Vikings uniform. As for the others, Allen and Hutchison were on the team simultaneously and were a part of a pivotal time in the franchise's history. The team was able to make it through a turbulent time where the quarterback situation wasn't always great, but they were able to make in part due to their consistency and Hall of Fame play at their positions.
