RB Adrian Peterson told me this morning he’s on his way to Detroit to sign with the #Lions. “They’re giving me an opportunity to play. I know coach (Darell) Bevell from my days in Minnesota. Ultimately I feel comfortable going there and helping them to get better.” #NFCNorth.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 6, 2020
The future Hall of Fame running back who was cut by the Washington Football Team on Friday morning has already found a new home, and he is staying in the NFC while joining the Detroit Lions.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal is a one-year, $1,050,000 contract, plus incentives with Detroit.
Peterson, who was expected to have a heavy workload in Washington before being cut, will become a solid addition to the Lions backfield that includes Kerryon Johnson, rookie D’Andre Swift, Bo Scarborough, and Ty Johnson.
Having spent so many years with the Minnesota Vikings early in his career, Peterson is definitely familiar with the Lions franchise, and any fan of that team is surely familiar with him. No matter who he went to, it’s great to see Peterson be picked up quickly so that he can continue his career and get closer to moving up on any NFL rushing record list that he can.
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