Nearly two months after the Cardinals released Adrian Peterson, the 11-year veteran has experienced an off-the-radar free agency stay. Unlike last offseason, he hasn’t been connected to any teams since being released. But he’s not planning to retire.
Peterson wants to continue to play and said, per Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, multiple teams have reached out to him. However, the 33-year-old back adds that nothing is imminent regarding a landing spot. Although, at this juncture of his career, Peterson may not need an extensive offseason with a team.
“I’m healthy and I’m ready to roll,” Peterson said, via Pelissero. “If you want someone to help you win a championship and be productive — be very productive — you know how to contact me.”
Peterson finished last season on IR with a neck injury, one that didn’t require surgery. The future Hall of Famer said three doctors in Houston and Los Angeles have cleared him. The three-time rushing champion also would be open to returning to the Saints, who suddenly have some uncertainty in their backfield with Mark Ingram being suspended for four games and skipping offseason workouts. Pelissero reports the Saints viewed Peterson, his apparent ill-fitting style in New Orleans’ offense notwithstanding, as a positive influence on Alvin Kamara.
“For whatever reason, it just didn’t work out (in New Orleans), but when I got my shot in Arizona, I showed what I was able to do,” said Peterson, who posted two 100-plus-yard games with the Cardinals after arriving via midseason trade. “I know once I get back out there, I’ll be blessed with a healthy season and show people I’m still the best in the league.”
The Saints didn’t sign Peterson until late April of last year, and as Pelissero notes (video link), he’s back to his high-intensity workout regimen in hopes for a mid-offseason signing somewhere this year. He’s been training in his native Houston and said in March he would like to join the Texans. While a suitor is unknown at this point, Peterson appears intent on showing he’s still worth a roster spot.
Will he play for rookie pay? Enough said…
Is he done beating his son
“still the best in the league”
hmmm, don’t think so.
he was probably kneeling..
No, he’s just old and too expensive for veteran’s pay…..
or he’s kneeling
Gruden is probably interested
Sign with the saints. He knows the playbook lol