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Tagged: Adrian Peterson (117 Results)

Jul
15

Le’Veon Bell shifting focus from football to boxing

If veteran running back LE’VEON BELL is still at the end of your fantasy bench, it may be time to move on without him. Bell said this week that he won’tMore be playing in the NFL this season as he shifts his focus to boxing. Bell is scheduled to fight against fellow star running back ADRIAN PETERSON in Los Angeles at the end of the month. The three-time Pro Bowl running back also said that this will not be a “one-off” fight for him, as the boxing shift appears to be a long-term endeavor. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Around the NFL: Bell versus Peterson

Saw a report yesterday of an upcoming "Battle of the Running Backs" between Adrian Peterson and LeVeon Bell. It's telling that I didn't have any idea what the context of this battle would be: Running? Jumping? In fact, it's boxing. Because that makes sense.   more »

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Dec
2

Veteran RB Peterson joins Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON to their practice squad on Wednesday after the injury-riddled backfield was held to its fewest rushing yards of the season in aMore Monday Night Football loss. Peterson has bounced around the league in recent years, but the 36-year-old running back is the fifth-leading rusher in NFL history with 14,902 yards. Time will tell if he can help owners in fantasy football or the Seahawks in real football. Less

Source: Seattle Times

Nov
24

Titans waive RB Peterson, WR Johnson headed to IR

The Tennessee Titans waived veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON and placed wide receiver MARCUS JOHNSON on injured reserve on Tuesday. Johnson appeared to be on the rise before suffering a hamstringMore injury amid what has become an injury plagued season for the Titans. Also on Tuesday, the Titans added 33-year-old wideout GOLDEN TATE to the practice squad. Less

Source: Tennessean

Nov
3

Titans add veteran RB Foreman to practice squad

With star running back DERRICK HENRY out indefinitely with a foot injury, the Tennessee Titans signed veteran running back D’ONTA FOREMAN to the practice squad on Tuesday. The Titans also signedMore future NFL Hall of Famer ADRIAN PETERSON earlier this week as they work to fill the void created by Henry’s injury. Foreman is a former third round pick of the Houston Texans from the 2017 NFL Draft. Less

Source: Tennessean

Podcast: November 2 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 8 of the NFL regular season, then play a punishing game of #SUPPLYbyDEMAND. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Nov
2

Titans RB Henry headed to IR, veteran RB Peterson added to practice squad

Tennessee Titans running back DERRICK HENRY will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken foot on Sunday. In a related move, the Titans are expected to add veteran runningMore back ADRIAN PETERSON to the practice squad. The Titans are also expected to promote Peterson to the active roster shortly afterward. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson has had a great career, and if it's up to him it's not done yet. Peterson is working out and hoping to catch on with a team before the start of the season. He's 36 years old, but I'm not inclined to bet against him.   more »

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Apr
21

Draft prospect Harris working out with NFL legend Peterson

Top running back prospect NAJEE HARRIS has been training with veteran NFL running back ADRIAN PETERSON ahead of the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. Harris is arguably the best running back inMore the upcoming draft class, while Peterson remains an All-Pro and former MVP who still hopes to play in 2021. Harris ended his tenure at Alabama as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,843 yards and 46 touchdowns. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Long-range touchdown runs

Adrian Peterson is 36 years old and doesn’t currently have a team. If his career is over, it will have been a heck of a ride.  more »

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Feb
18

Adrian Peterson planning to play to 40 and beyond

Veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON, who turns 36 next month, said recently that he envisions himself being “a 40-year-old back out there rushing for 1,500 yards and amazing people still”. PetersonMore also added that he has hopes of breaking Emmitt Smith’s all time rushing record before his career is over. While fantasy owners can appreciate his lofty goals, it’s worth noting that Peterson rushed for just 604 yards on 156 carries for the Detroit Lions in 2020. Peterson is set to head into free agency ahead of the upcoming 2021 season. Less

Source: New York Post

Around the NFL: Older running backs

Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore both exceeded expectations last year. As older backs, both were able to run for more than 600 yards – reasonably more than anybody would have expected. And both are indicating they’d like to continue playing.  more »

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Poll: December 7, 2020

After disappointing seasons, Adrian Peterson and T.Y. Hilton have scored two weeks in a row. Are they...

Akin to great stretch run additions (25%)
Useful depending on the matchup. (38%)
Hot garbage. They got lucky. Sell high. (38%)
Dec
7

Bevell era begins with Detroit victory

With rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT and star wide receiver KENNY GOLLADAY both unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, their replacements carried the load in Detroit’s comeback win. VeteranMore running back ADRIAN PETERSON scored 2 touchdowns, while new lead receiver MARVIN JONES scored a touchdown and led the team in receptions and yards. MATTHEW STAFFORD looked re-energized under interim head coach Darrell Bevell, topping 400 yards passing with 3 touchdowns. Less

Source: Mlive.com

Nov
27

RB Peterson the lone bright spot in Lions Thanksgiving Day loss

Coming off a shutout loss last weekend and learning just before Thursday’s game against the Houston Texans that rookie running back D’ANDRE SWIFT would be unavailable, the Detroit Lions seemingly hadMore nowhere to go but up on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately for the Lions, they lost their fourth consecutive Thanksgiving Day game. Veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON was the lone bright spot for the Lions (and for any fantasy owners that actually started him) with 2 one-yard touchdown runs while filling in for the concussed Swift. Less

Source: Detroit News

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