Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson elected to fully fix his torn meniscus, a surgery that is expected to keep him out 3-4 months.
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The Vikings said Peterson’s rehabilitation process will begin immediately. Two years ago, when Adrian Peterson missed all but one game with legal trouble, the Vikings initially turned to Matt Asiata as the featured back, but after four games, McKinnon took over that role – and did it well. A calm business sense in this situation says Peterson will only deteriorate moving forward. The full fix also lessens the risk of reinjury, as well as exposure to the possibility of arthritis.
Add Adrian Peterson to the growing number of professional athletes voicing frustrations over inequalities for minorities. Kalil, who will be replaced by T.J. Clemmings, also was placed on injured reserve. His right foot was briefly stuck under the upper leg of Kyler Fackrell as the Packers linebacker brought him to the ground. After the game, Peterson left the locker room in a brace and on crutches.
The 2015 National Football League rushing leader hobbled off the field with the assistance of athletic trainers. He came back with a flourish, in time for the 2012 opener, and won the league MVP award with 2,097 yards rushing while leading the Vikings to the playoffs.
According to Adickes, Peterson could have avoided surgery by removing the meniscus instead of repairing it, but that would’ve led to a very arthritic knee later in life for the running back, eventually requiring a joint replacement.
Peterson told Anderson he has a “bucket handle tear” to his meniscus, and expects to miss multiple games. The Vikings also announced Wednesday they were placing left tackle Matt Kalil on the injured reserve list due to a hip injury. The team signed Ronnie Hillman for added running back depth on Wednesday.
Diggs was productive last season as a rookie, with 52 catches for 720 yards and four touchdowns. His Hall of Fame legacy is secured, but his time as a Viking may be at an end. This is another major blow this season for the Vikings, who lost starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a season-ending knee injury on August 30th.
The Vikings (2-0) play at Carolina (1-1) on Sunday.
“They’re resilient. They’re tough”.
“I don’t think anybody has butterflies, ” McKinnon said. We’re not the type of team that’s going to sit back and cry about what’s happened.
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“Jacoby has done a good job for us”. The Vikings might have to lean even more on a defense that has forced three turnovers in each of the first two games and kept both opponents well under 100 yards rushing.
