The Vikings were encouraged by the results of running back Adrian Peterson’s surgery today to repair torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments, coach Leslie Frazier said in a statement. “We’ve received word that Adrian underwent successful knee surgery with Dr. James Andrews and is now resting comfortably,” Frazier said. “Adrian is in our thoughts, [...]
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Vikings Superstar RB Adrian Peterson Suffers Torn ACL
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will undergo an MRI tonight on his injured left knee, but a preliminary report from Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports is that the four-time Pro Bowler has a torn ACL and possibly more damage to his left knee. On the opening play of the second half, Peterson was hit by Redskins [...]
Webb, Gerhart Guide Vikings Past Washington 33-26
December 24th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 Regular Season, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins Despite injuries to Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder, the Vikings found a way to beat the Washington Redskins, snapping a six-game losing streak Saturday with a 33-26 win. Toby Gerhart set up a touchdown with a 67-yard run, and Joe Webb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Webb completed 4 of 5 passes [...]
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Upset with Lack of Carries
Running back Adrian Peterson admitted he wasn’t happy about getting only 10 carries in the Minnesota Vikings’ 42-20 loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints at the Metrodome, according to Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN. Peterson had missed the previous three games because of a high left ankle sprain, and the fact that the Vikings fell behind [...]
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to return Sunday vs. Saints?
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he will play against the Saints on Sunday. As for why he’d actually want to play for a 2-11 team on a left ankle that he says is “85 percent,” well, he has his reasons, according to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He said he loves the game. [...]
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson returns to practice Thursday
Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis, a big step toward healing from a sprained left ankle. Peterson has missed the last two games with his injury, but he made significant strides in cutting and planting on his foot without pain. Read what Peterson’s coach and teammate had to [...]
Leslie Fraizer on Peterson: “Very, Very Doubtful” for Sunday at Atlanta
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game at Atlanta because of a high ankle sprain, but apparently the injury report doesn’t do Peterson’s injury justice, according to Jeremy Fowler and Brian Murphy of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Coach Leslie Frazier calls him “very, very doubtful.” Despite Peterson telling coaches Thursday [...]
Will Peterson practice this week?
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson suffered a high left ankle sprain and will be in a walking boot through at least Thursday, according to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He’ll try to do some work in practice on Friday to determine if he’ll be able to play in Sunday’s game at Atlanta, coach Leslie Frazier said today. Frazier [...]
