Adrian Peterson Awaits NFL Review About Playing This Season
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Bob Levey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — There will be no quick return to the playing field for suspended Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who pleaded guilty earlier this week to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault for beating his four-year-old son with a tree branch or “switch.”
The NFL has just started its review of the case, which could result in further punishment against Peterson. Meanwhile, the Vikings superstar is currently being paid his full salary while being sidelined since after the first game of the 2014-15 season.
Peterson has been told to submit information relevant to the case. Before the NFL metes out any penalty, if there is one, he will be entitled to state his side during a hearing.
Peterson has since apologized for striking his son repeatedly with a “switch,” which he initially said was a form of discipline then he also endured during his childhood.
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