Adrian Peterson has officially found a new home, as NFL.com reports the 32-year-old running back has accepted a two-year, $7 million deal from the New Orleans Saints.
Adrian Peterson signs with Saints, says he can make them ‘even more dominant’
Adrian Peterson will be in a different jersey for the first time.
via @NFL, Twitter
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Peterson missed the majority of 2016 due to injury, but believes he can get his career back on track. The former All-Pro running back told Josina Anderson of ESPN that New Orleans was the right choice for his family, and that he believes he can add a new element to an already stellar Saints offense.
“I am excited to be joining the New Orleans Saints. I’m really looking forward to this opportunity. Most importantly, I chose this team because it just felt right within my spirit. Additionally, my wife and family added their confirmation with the same feelings. On offense, it goes without saying that the Saints are really solid behind Drew Brees. I feel like my skill set can make them even more dominant as a unit.”
Peterson will share carries with running back Mark Ingram, who ran for over 1,000 yards in 2016 in his best season since being drafted by New Orleans in 2011. It will be the Saints’ hope that by reducing Peterson’s role and making him a complementary running back there will be less wear-and-tear on his knees, which have caused Peterson to miss the majority of two seasons in the last three years.
Fans won’t need to wait long to see if there are any bad feelings between Peterson and the Vikings, as New Orleans and Minnesota are set to face each other in the first week of Monday Night Football.
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