Vikings didn't pick up AP's option, he's a free agent

[KOBE]

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings will not pick up their option on Adrian Peterson's contract for the 2017 season, the team announced Tuesday.

Peterson will become an unrestricted free agent on March 9.

Peterson, who restructured his deal with the team before the 2015 season, had an option for 2017 that would have paid him $18 million, including a $6 million roster bonus had he been on the roster on the third day of the new league year. The Vikings had until the start of the league year on March 9 to inform Peterson whether they would exercise the option.

"It's been a great 10 years with the Minnesota Vikings," Peterson said in a statement to ESPN's Josina Anderson. "They know what I bring to the organization as a player, with my work ethic and dedication. I spoke with [Vikings GM] Rick Spielman this past weekend. The door is still open to find some common ground. I understand addressing the offensive line is one of their main priorities this offseason.

"In the meantime, I will explore my other options and see what path God leads me on. My main goal remains the same: to win a Super Bowl championship with a great team, which I also believe we have in Minnesota."

Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 18. However, he sat out the Vikings' final two games because of an adductor strain he suffered in his first game back.

He won an MVP in 2012 and ranks 16th all time with 11,747 rushing yards, but he has failed to eclipse 40 carries in two of the past three seasons because of suspension and injuries.

Peterson recently told ESPN's First Take he would like to remain in Minnesota but would be intrigued by the Houston Texans, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he becomes a free agent.

Vikings decline 2017 option for RB Peterson

 

[No..Money..Mo..Problems]

 

[KOBE]

Where y'all see him going? I wonder if he'll go the "fukk you" route and go to Green Bay.

 

[Floyd Pinkerton]

Here we go

 

[Lootpack]

Indy please

 

[Lord_Chief_Rocka]

Where y'all see him going? I wonder if he'll go the "fukk you" route and go to Green Bay.

It would actually be a perfect move at the right price

 

[Tony D'Amato]

Indy please

I dont know. Fournette and Cook could be available. AP is washed.

 

[Lootpack]

I dont know. Fournette and Cook could be available. AP is washed.

We should be focusing on defense in the 1st round.

 

[Tony D'Amato]

We should be focusing on defense in the 1st round.

Not if u could get 1 of those 2

 

[calh45]

Where y'all see him going? I wonder if he'll go the "fukk you" route and go to Green Bay.

He could do the reverse Favre, but I think is at the house like right now.....and the same could be said for Pete in Seattle. Neither one of them have an issue with having several RBs on the roster.

 

[Lootpack]

Not if u could get 1 of those 2

Nah.

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

 

[AlbertPullhoez]

He could still return if they rework a deal. But it's just not what that is to give him $18 million

If he don't return I hope he goes to New England

 

[Lootpack]

@South Paw

Thoughts?

 

[MikelArteta]

Seattle
Green Bay
Giants
Raiders