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The athletic abilities of star running back Adrian Peterson led the Minnesota Vikings to give him a seven-year, $100 million contract extension before the season started.

Now, they hope his recuperative abilities are just as good and he is able to live up to being the highest-paid running back in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is listed as probable to return to the lineup Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after missing the past three games with a high ankle sprain.

Adrian Peterson remained in a walking boot to treat a high ankle sprain on his left leg on Wednesday, and coach Leslie Frazier said he will not play on Sunday against Atlanta if he can't hit the practice field in the next two days.

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson has left the game against Oakland with an ankle injury. Peterson hobbled off the field at the end of the first quarter after a tough 12-yard run through heavy traffic.

His left ankle rolled hard as he was brought down by the Raiders, and he could barely put weight on it as he was helped to the sideline by team trainers.

Running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings announced the deal on Saturday.

Peterson had begun the final year of his rookie contract and was in position for a big pay day. After setting the NFL's single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego in 2007, Peterson has been picked for the Pro Bowl in each of his four...

Adam Schefter talks about Chris Johnson's four-year, $53.5 million deal and the impact it will have on Adrian Peterson Holdout running back Chris Johnson and the Tennessee Titans agreed to a four-year extension on Thursday, the team confirmed.

The NFL labor situation is "modern-day slavery," according to Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson.

Saints linebacker Scott Shanle contends that familiarity breeds a better run defense.Based on New Orleans' season-opening performance against Minnesota and star running back Adrian Peterson, Shanle might be on to something.

Brett Favre and Drew Brees have traded touchdown passes and Adrian Peterson has found the end zone twice in the NFC title game.

The Vikings and Saints are tied 21-21 in the third quarter.