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The 31-year-old veteran free agent plans to sign a one-year
contract with Minnesota, he announced Wednesday on the "All
Things Covered" podcast that he co-hosts with former NFL
cornerback Bryant McFadden.
Peterson said, "I'm gonna stay put in Minnesota and run it back
with the guys. Keep it in the north."
He added that he also received interest in free agency from the
Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis
Colts and Washington Commanders.
Peterson added about the Vikings, "I just felt it was right just
to be there and grind with those guys and try to all come
together for that common goal. The team is stacked."
According to NFL Network, Peterson's one-year deal will have a
$4 million base value, including a $3.5 million guarantee.
Peterson, an eight-time Pro Bowl performer, was an All-Pro in
2011, 2013 and 2015.
Selected in the first round (fifth overall) by the Cardinals in
2011, Peterson spent 10 years in Arizona before signing a
one-year, $8 million deal with Minnesota last March.
He played in 13 games in 2021, logging 45 tackles, five passes
defensed and one interception, which he returned for a 66-yard
touchdown.
In 167 career NFL games (all starts), Peterson has 544 tackles,
four sacks, two forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries and 29
interceptions.
--Field Level Media
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