Vikings

With Adrian Peterson dealing with a suspension handed down by the league and both Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon tending to injuries, the Vikings took to waivers Wednesday (November 19) to claim Ben Tate to fill the void.

Following yesterday's hearing and promised "quick" decision, the NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for the remainder of the 2014 season under the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension follows the child abuse case that initially resulted on him being put on the exempt list until his legal case was resolved.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson says he feels the NFL's process of assessing his case for potential discipline has been unfair.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson isn't the only big piece of the Minnesota Vikings offense that has been missing for most of the season. Tight end Kyle Rudolph has missed the last seven games after having surgery to repair a sports hernia in September...

NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the hearing tells The Associated Press that Adrian Peterson will meet with the NFL on Monday about possible reinstatement with the Minnesota Vikings.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis Police Department is re-evaluating its escort policy for NFL teams, following the recent crash of buses carrying the Washington Redskins on their way to play the Minnesota Vikings.

Adrian Peterson has been away from the Minnesota Vikings for just about two months as he has dealt with legal issues surrounding child abuse allegations. In that time, the team has looked to other players to step up. With Peterson's plea deal yesterday, the question of if or when he will return to the team is up in the air.

Adrian Peterson reached a plea agreement today and has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault in the case involving Peterson whipping one of his children with a tree branch.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker sent a message across the state border, into Minnesota on a piece of steel destined to become part of the new Vikings stadium. During a campaign visit to a factory in West Salem, Wisconsin, Walker wrote "Go Packers" on a beam being made for the new stadium.

Following a game-winning play in the 19-13 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.