Vikings to Induct Peterson into Ring of Honor

The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that former running back Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor during halftime of a home game in the upcoming season, with the exact date to be determined after the NFL releases its full schedule later this week.

Peterson received the surprise news last Thursday while visiting the Vikings' Eagan facility to speak with rookies and record content for the team's entertainment network. Former Vikings defensive tackle John Randle presented him with a display revealing the honor, and the team shared video of Peterson's emotional reaction on social media. He will become the 29th member of the Ring of Honor and the third running back to join, alongside Chuck Foreman and Bill Brown.

Drafted seventh overall by the Vikings in 2007, Peterson played 10 seasons with the team from 2007 to 2016, setting franchise records with 11,747 rushing yards and 97 rushing touchdowns. His standout 2012 season included 2,097 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, earning him NFL Most Valuable Player honors, the last such award for a non-quarterback. As a rookie that year, he rushed for 1,341 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to Offensive Rookie of the...