Adrian Peterson Barred From Team Indefinitely

Feeling heat from the public, the Governor, and sponsors - The Minnesota Vikings have reversed their decision on Adrian Peterson.  The running back is now barred from the team.  Vikings owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf released a statement that said, "After giving the situation additional thought, we have decided this is the appropriate course of action for the organization and for Adrian.  We are always focused on trying to make the right decision as an organization.  We embrace our role -- and the responsibilities that go with it -- as a leader in the community, as a business partner and as an organization that can build bridges with our fans and positively impact this great region. We appreciate and value the input we have received from our fans, our partners and the community.  While we were trying to make a balanced decision yesterday, after further reflection we have concluded that this resolution is best for the Vikings and for Adrian. We want to be clear: we have a strong stance regarding the protection and welfare of children, and we want to be sure we get this right. At the same time we want to express our support for Adrian and acknowledge his seven-plus years of outstanding commitment to this organization and this community. Adrian emphasized his desire to avoid further distraction to his teammates and coaches while focusing on his current situation; this resolution accomplishes these objectives as well. We will support Adrian during this legal and personal process, but we firmly believe and realize this is the right decision. We hope that all of our fans can respect the process that we have gone through to reach this final decision."

Peterson's agent Ben Dogra, told The Associated Press that "This is the best possible outcome given the circumstances."