They both get paid while they’re not working:
For those asking: Adrian Peterson still will be getting paid during his stay on the exempt list. This could be Greg Hardy’s road map.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 17, 2014
Minnesota Vikings reverse decision, bar Adrian Peterson from all team activities http://t.co/r1EQidghPv pic.twitter.com/AgzwE5rVMw
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) September 17, 2014
Although to be fair to Adrian Peterson, he’s no Lois Lerner:
Hardin said Peterson testified before the grand jury for several hours and is cooperating fully with authorities.
You see Lois? If you think you’re innocent, you answer questions.
Although, it’s hard to see how will the Vikings continue to sit Peterson — and pay him — until this is resolved:
Peterson must stay away from team until legal issues resolved, per #Vikings announcement. Trial not expected until 2015, so…
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) September 17, 2014
It looks like the Vikings are hoping Roger Goodell and the NFL bail them out and make a decision for them.
And now for the really important issue: how does this new information on Peterson affect your Fantasy Football team?
Is it wrong that my initial reaction to Adrian Peterson's indictment was, "f*ck now my fantasy team is screwed ? #FantasyFootball
— Big Fla?o (@Moreno) September 17, 2014
Inactive in NFL, but playing in fantasy football: Millions of owners start inactive Peterson and suspended Rice: http://t.co/x6QEt3tHMe
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 14, 2014
Your updated #FantasyFootball rankings for Week 3 with Adrian Peterson out and Matt Asiata in. http://t.co/KSXpPYRU0J Good night all.
— Jamey Eisenberg (@JameyEisenberg) September 17, 2014
Thank the fantasy football gods that Peterson is indefinitely out. Asiata pick up last Friday looks solid. #butisupportAP #parentsbeaturkids
— JD (@JurisDumbass) September 17, 2014
I'm literally the slickest fantasy football GM for dumping of Adrian Peterson for Demaryius Thomas ??
— DJ Rose (@RoseAgainst3717) September 17, 2014
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