Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has returned to Minnesota after spending a day away from the Vikings while attending to a family matter in Sioux Falls that has been described as “tragic.”
Peterson was spotted in South Dakota yesterday at a bar and grill, and details have emerged today that suggest the situation is more serious than originally reported.
The Argus Leader had the most detailed tweet on the subject.
Adrian Peterson is still in Sioux Falls, dealing with medical issue involving young family member that will likely be a police matter.
— Stu Whitney (@stuwhitney) October 10, 2013
Local media outlets, citing a tabloid report from TMZ, report that Adrian Peterson’s son was assaulted and has severe head injuries.
Sean Jensen of the Pioneer Press talked to Adrian Peterson’s father Nelson today.
Just talked to Nelson Peterson, Adrian's father. It is one of Adrian's sons but not Adrian Jr. "We are asking for http://t.co/eGJ7IxLLGU
— Sean K. Jensen (@seankjensen) October 11, 2013
Peterson is reportedly back at practice Friday, and is scheduled to address the media after the Vikings are finished on the field.
Sounds like Adrian Peterson is back in town, will practice today and speak to media after to clear the air on the SD situation. #Vikings
— Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) October 11, 2013
The Vikings host Carolina at noon Sunday.
