According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Adrian Peterson "is in denial" about his short- and long-term future with the Minnesota Vikings.

"Several league sources say Adrian Peterson has not come to grips with the fact that his 2014 has all but officially ended," Mortensen said Sunday morning. "His goal to break Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record is now a fading dream. And his future is in doubt after being indicted for these child abuse charges related to inflicting injuries on his four-year old son."

A source told Mortensen that Peterson "really doesn't get it" and "he is in denial" when it comes to his future with the Vikings and the 2014 season.

Mortensen reported the Vikings "themselves do not foresee Peterson in their future."