Vikings, Adrian Peterson haven't talked about pay cut, trade

Sources close to Adrian Peterson said Sunday nobody on the Vikings has approached the suspended running back or any of his representatives about possibly having to take a pay cut next season from the $12.75 million he is due. Sources also said Peterson hasn't asked for a trade. One source said he remains willing to return to Minnesota even though he was disappointed with some reaction within the Vikings and in the community after he was indicted last September on a child-abuse charge. That source said a comment then by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton that Peterson is a "public embarrassment" really hurt the running back. Sources said reports are inaccurate that the Texas native is seeking a trade to the Dallas Cowboys. Peterson missed the final 15 games last season following his indictment, one while inactive, eight while on the commissioner's exempt list and six due to suspension. He pleaded no contest last November to misdemeanor reckless assault and then was suspended by the NFL. Peterson can apply for reinstatement April 15. The NFL Players Association has sued the league on Peterson's behalf to have him reinstated earlier. Peterson has admitted hitting his 4-year-old son with a switch last May in Texas but has said he didn't mean him any harm.
Sources close to Adrian Peterson said Sunday nobody on the Vikings has approached the suspended running back or any of his representatives about possibly having to take a pay cut next season from the $12.75 million he is due.Sources also said Peterson hasn't asked for a trade. One source said he remains willing to return to Minnesota even though he was disappointed with some reaction within the Vikings and in the community after he was indicted last September on a child-abuse charge. That source said a comment then by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton that Peterson is a "public embarrassment" really hurt the running back.Sources said reports are inaccurate that the Texas native is seeking a trade to the Dallas Cowboys.Peterson missed the final 15 games last season following his indictment, one while inactive, eight while on the commissioner's exempt list and six due to suspension. He pleaded no contest last November to misdemeanor reckless assault and then was suspended by the NFL.Peterson can apply for reinstatement April 15. The NFL Players Association has sued the league on Peterson's behalf to have him reinstated earlier.Peterson has admitted hitting his 4-year-old son with a switch last May in Texas but has said he didn't mean him any harm.