March 2015 - Minnesota Vikings Wiretap

Vikings Insist Adrian Peterson Won't Be Traded

Apr 29, 2015 12:12 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have seemingly ended all Adrian Peterson trade rumors before the NFL Draft has even begun.

"We can just end the Adrian Peterson stuff," said Rick Spielman. "Our position has not changed...we have no interest in trading Adrian Peterson."

Peterson has sought a trade this offseason following his reinstatement by the NFL.

The Vikings have reportedly had absurd trade demands for a 30-year-old running back, signalling they've wanted to keep him all along.

 

Sander Philipse/Bucs Nation

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Adrian Peterson: Playing For Cowboys 'Would Be Nice'

Apr 29, 2015 12:05 PM

Adrian Peterson acknowledged he would be interested in playing for the Dallas Cowboys, but he also said the situation is out of his hands.

"It would be nice," to come to Dallas. "I've got family here, my dad's here. But I'm under contract, so we'll see."

 

The Cowboys appear unwilling to meet the Minnesota Vikings' high asking price and pay Peterson's contract.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Cardinals, Buccaneers, Jaguars In Running For Peterson; Cowboys Out

Apr 23, 2015 12:43 PM

The number of teams who realistically might trade for Adrian Peterson are less than what has been previously reported.

The Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers represent the three teams who could deal for Peterson.

Despite speculation to the contrary, the Dallas Cowboys are not in play for Peterson.

"Whoever says otherwise is 1,000 percent wrong," said Charles Robinson. "The Cowboys have not spoken to the Minnesota Vikings about Adrian Peterson. It has not happened. They haven't offered a draft pick, they have not picked up the telephone to talk to the Minnesota Vikings about Adrian Peterson. It simply has not happened."

Charles Robinson/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Cardinals, Falcons, Cowboys, Jags, Chargers, Bucs In Mix For Peterson

Apr 22, 2015 12:45 PM

The Minnesota Vikings want a resolution to the Adrian Peterson situation during draft week.

"If he's not traded next week, they're going to keep him," the source said.

The Vikings could entice a team to trade for Peterson once Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley are drafted.

According to a source, the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the six teams that could deal for Peterson.

Peterson was reinstated last week from an NFL suspension for a child-abuse incident. 

Chris Tomasson/Pioneer Press

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Raiders Interested In Adrian Peterson

Apr 17, 2015 10:27 PM

The Oakland Raiders have interest in acquiring Adrian Peterson.

The Raiders have discussed the possibility internally and were also interested in DeMarco Murray.

The Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys are also interested in Peterson, though the Minnesota Vikings won't be motivated sellers.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Adrian Peterson Reinstated By NFL

Apr 17, 2015 12:50 PM

Adrian Peterson will be reinstated by the NFL effective on Friday.

In a letter from Roger Goodell, Peterson was informed that he is expected to fulfill his remaining obligations to the authorities in Minnesota and Texas, as well as the additional commitments Peterson made during his April 7 meeting with the commissioner regarding maintaining an ongoing program of counseling and treatment as recommended by medical advisors.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Fantasy, Misc Rumor, Suspension

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Adrian Peterson Unlikely To Receive Additional Suspension

Apr 9, 2015 1:30 AM

Adrian Peterson is "highly unlikely" to face further suspension by the NFL when he comes off the Commissioner's Exempt List.

Peterson reportedly wanted to "weigh in on why he believes he should not be suspended, why he should not face additional penalty when he comes off this list."

Peterson agreed to a plea deal in November.

"Peterson wants to have a completely clean slate by the draft," Rapoport said. "His point: The Minnesota Vikings have held strong in saying they do not plan on trading Adrian Peterson. They believe he will play for them in 2015. In fact, they want him to play for either them or no one else.

"However, if they are to be tempted with a trade," Rapoport said, "it is going to come at the time of the draft and Peterson wants to make sure there are no obstacles to him getting on the field in 2015, just in case another team decides to come calling -- maybe like the Cardinals, maybe like the Cowboys."


Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Misc Rumor, Suspension, Trade Rumor

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John Sullivan Signs Extension With Vikings

Apr 7, 2015 11:59 PM

John Sullivan has signed a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings through the 2017 season.

Sullivan is the Vikings' center.

"I want to start by saying thank you to the Minnesota Vikings for putting their faith in me as a person and football player," Sullivan said. "The Vikings have been with me through professional highs and lows, and have stood by my side and supported me through personal hardships. My ability to express the true depth of my gratitude comes from my actions on and off the field."

Sean d'Oliveira/CBS Sports

Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Adrian Peterson 'Anxious To Start A New Chapter'

Apr 8, 2015 12:02 AM

Adrian Peterson is seeking his reinstatement from the NFL and talked to ESPN's Josina Anderson about his next steps.

“I am anxious to start a new chapter and get on with the rest of my life,” Peterson said.

Statements from Peterson’s agent, as well as multiple media reports, have indicated that he wants to go elsewhere because he thinks the Minnesota Vikings weren’t supportive enough.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Adrian Peterson To Meet With NFL This Week On Reinstatement

Apr 6, 2015 7:29 PM

Adrian Peterson will meet with the NFL this week to discuss reinstatement, per a source informed of the situation.

The meeting is ahead of schedule for Peterson, who was supposed to be eligible for reinstatement on April 15.

 

Peterson agreed to a plea deal in November of no contest to one count of misdemeanor reckless assault and is still on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

Peterson's future with the Minnesota Vikings remains unclear as he appears to prefer a trade.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Suspension, Trade Rumor

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