Peterson Signs Seven-Year, $96M Contract
Jan 31, 2014 7:25 AM
Adrian Peterson has signed a seven-year, $96 million contract with $32 million guaranteed.
Peterson could earn up to $100 million with further escalators in his deal.
"Adrian is, to me, the best running back in pro football, and we're happy to have him as a part of the organization for the long term," coach Leslie Frazier said in a statement released by the team.
The contract tops Chris Johnson's four-year, $53.5 million deal. Johnson got a guaranteed $30 million.
Peterson also gets a $4 million injury guarantee as part of the deal.
Star Tribune
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