Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson could be facing a personal conduct suspension from the NFL even if he is found not guilty for felony child abuse charges, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Adrian Peterson could face suspension even if found not guilty
Even if the six-time Pro Bowler is found not guilty of child abuse, Adrian Peterson could still face suspension from the NFL.
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Peterson’s trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on Dec. 1 in Texas for a charge of felony child abuse stemming from the running back allegedly striking his 4-year-old son with a switch. Prosecutors also filed paperwork last week to have Peterson arrested again after he reportedly told a courtroom staffer that he “smoked a little weed.”
Even if the Vikings running back is found not guilty and charges are dropped, Roger Goodell could still hand down a suspension based off facts revealed in the case, according to Mortensen. Ben Roethlisberger, Brandon Marshall and Adam Jones were similarly punished despite being cleared of their criminal charges.
Peterson was placed on the league’s exempt/commissioner permission list on Sept. 17 and, while he is barred from team activities, he is receiving his $11.75 million salary in full. If given a personal conduct suspension from Goodell, Peterson would be suspended without pay.
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