“The NFL suspended Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for at least the remainder of the 2014 season, without pay, for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. The violation stems from a child injury case, in which Peterson recently pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Peterson is appealing the suspension immediately.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell explained the suspension in a letter to Peterson, writing that he has “shown no meaningful remorse” and that his reinstatement “will be based on the results of the counseling and treatment program set forth in this decision.”*
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I couldn’t care less about inconsistency of NFL decisions toward player dicipline. In this case the only acknowledgement of the severity of Peterson’s actions is the most recent statement by Goodell. Peterson received TWO major breaks he didn’t deserve: getting paid several million dollars while this works itself out, and avoiding further legal prosecution. Keeping him on the field until next season is probably causing him pain. YES!