Dec 5, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Adrian Peterson (21) returns to the locker room following pregame warmups against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Adrian Peterson, the former NFL MVP and the fifth-leading rusher in league history, was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Sunday morning in Los Angeles, according to multiple media reports.
Peterson, who is currently a free agent, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport following an incident that allegedly occurred on a plane that was set to depart for Houston. Police were alerted and the plane was forced to return to the gate “due to an alleged verbal and physical altercation between a male suspect and female victim,” according to NFL.com.
Police investigated and decided to take Peterson into custody.
Per ESPN, Peterson was given a bail of $50,000 and was released later Sunday on bond.
Peterson reportedly grabbed his wife Ashley’s wedding ring and scratched her finger, according to a source which further noted that Ashley Peterson was not going to press charges.
“This is a private misunderstanding between husband and wife and we anticipate it will all be resolved shortly,” the Petersons’ representative said in a statement to ESPN.
Peterson was charged with felony child abuse in 2014 and eventually pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of misdemeanor reckless assault. He was fined, placed on probation and assigned community service. The NFL suspended him for the 2014 season.
Peterson, who spent time with the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks this past season, has 14,918 career rushing yards. He previously has stated his interest in playing next season.
–Field Level Media