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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, listens to attorney Brian Wice, right, while making his first court appearance Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, in Conroe, Texas. A judge tentatively set a Dec. 1 trial date for Peterson on a charge of felony child abuse for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)

Adrian Peterson ‘smoked a little weed,’ might have bond revoked

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson looks on during NFL football training camp in Mankato, Minn. Peterson acknowledges he struck his young son with a branch, but insists he did not commit a crime. That belief is to draw further attention this week when the case against the Vikings' star running back goes before a Texas judge. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Adrian Peterson to plead not guilty to child abuse charge: lawyer

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) is tackled by New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) and strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. Cassel injured his foot injury on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Matt Cassel out for season; Vikings QB has broken bones in foot

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Adrian Peterson, above, “used the same kind of discipline with his child that he experienced as a child ... in East Texas," said Rusty Hardin, the NFL star's lawyer in his Texas child abuse case. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

Minnesota Vikings ‘made a mistake’ reinstating Adrian Peterson, owner says

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

Vikings place Adrian Peterson on exempt list

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Minneosta Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks at a news conference at the team's training facility in Eden Prairie on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. The Vikings announced Monday that running back Adrian Peterson will return to practice this week and play in Sunday's game at New Orleans despite having been indicted last week in Texas on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child. (AP Photo/The St. Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi) MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE OUT

Radisson suspends Minnesota Vikings sponsorship

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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson warms up for an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis. The Vikings benched Peterson for Sunday's game after his attorney said he had been indicted by a Texas grand jury on a charge of child abuse. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

Adrian Peterson reinstated by Vikings after child abuse charge

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, following a procedure vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. The act would ensure that women have a fair shot at equal pay. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. is at right. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on charges against her beloved Vikings’ Peterson: ‘This is a 4-year-old child’

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

Prosecutor: Grand jury felt Adrian Peterson went too far

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs for a 5-yard gain as St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long, right, defends during the first quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Adrian Peterson indicted on child abuse; Vikings star indicted by Texas grand jury

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 15, 2014, file photo, former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, right, speaks during a press conference in Minneapolis. Kluwe says he's reached a settlement with the team to avert a threatened lawsuit over his release. Kluwe had accused the Vikings of cutting him over his activism on gay rights issues. He said Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, that the Vikings have agreed to donate to several nonprofits to help raise awareness in professional sports about LGBT issues. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Elizabeth Flores, File )

Chris Kluwe, Vikings reach settlement, avoid lawsuit

By Amy Forliti - Associated Press

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, right, and his attorney Clayton Halunen speak during a press conference, Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Minneapolis. Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe intends to sue the team over allegations of anti-gay conduct by a coach, his lawyer said Tuesday. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune,Elizabeth Flores ) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT

Minnesota Vikings suspend coach for ‘round up all the gays’ comment

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mike Zimmer looks on during an NFL organized team activity at the Vikings football practice facility in Eden Prairie, Minn., Thursday, May 29, 2014. Zimmer may get more respect in the Vikings locker room than any undrafted second-year player has ever had. That's because he has the same name as the team's new head coach, but he's not related..(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Mike Zimmer meets Mike Zimmer at Vikings camp

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Vikings sign rookies Barr, Crichton, Exum

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Former Minnesota Vikings head football coach Bud Grant excepts cash during his three-day rummage sale,Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his Bloomington, Minn., home. Grant will be 87 next week. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Bud Grant autograph hot item at his garage sale

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

Vikings triumphant over landing Super Bowl in 2018

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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater drops back to pass during Minnesota Vikings minicamp in Eden Prairie, Minn., Friday, May 16, 2014. New Vikings coach Mike Zimmer set to work getting young players like Bridgewater, linebacker Anthony Barr and defensive backs Antone Exum and Kendall James up to speed on what will be expected of them in the NFL. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Bridgewater signs rookie contract with Vikings

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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater drops back to pass during Minnesota Vikings minicamp in Eden Prairie, Minn., Friday, May 16, 2014. New Vikings coach Mike Zimmer set to work getting young players like Bridgewater, linebacker Anthony Barr and defensive backs Antone Exum and Kendall James up to speed on what will be expected of them in the NFL. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Zimmer gets his hands on Vikings rookies

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Vikings: Studwell steps down as scouting director

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