Adrian Peterson was a surprise cut by Washington over the weekend.
It didn’t take long for the future Hall of Famer to find a new team. Per multiple reports, Peterson is set to sign with the Detroit Lions.
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
On paper, it seems like an odd fit considering the Lions already have Kerryon Johnson and D’Andre Swift, a player they just drafted in the second round.
Peterson spent the last two seasons with Washington after a brief stint with the Saints and Cardinals. Of course, we all will remember Peterson for his time with the Vikings from 2007-2016.
Now, he’ll face off the Vikings twice in 2020: Nov. 8 at U.S. Bank Stadium and Jan. 3 in Detroit.
Peterson, 35, has 14,216 career rushing yards, a mark that ranks fifth in NFL history. He needs 1,054 rushing yards to pass Barry Sanders to move to fourth. Given Detroit’s crowded backfield, that seems extremely unlikely.
Then again, Peterson has ran for a combined 1,940 over the last two seasons with Washington.