Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Questionable for Week 1
The fact that we’re even discussing whether Adrian Peterson will play in an NFL game just nine months after tearing both his left ACL and MCL is remarkable. It does appear, however, that the Vikings are going to be taking it slow with their star running back, as they should. From Minnesota’s Star Tribune:
The Vikings had a short practice Monday with a firmed-up roster of 53 and eight practice squadders, preparing for Sunday’s opener against Jacksonville. Key question for the week is whether running back Adrian Peterson will be ready after rehabbing from major surgery to his left knee nine months ago. ”He has had limited exposure in camp, so we will talk about even if it is a viable option to let him play,” coach Leslie Frazier said. “We have to take the emotion out of it. We have to see the big picture.” Peterson will have a chance to go through more intense practices Wednesday and Thursday before the decision is made, but Frazier indicated if Peterson does play, he would see limited duty. Frazier spent most of his press conference talking about putting together the roster. He said team officials mapped it out before Thursday’s preseason finale at Houston, but some things “happened in that game that made us rethink some things.”
