AP NFL MVPs
February 10, 2023 GMTThe NFL Most Valuable Players named by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media (x-unanimous):
AP NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year
February 10, 2023 GMTThe National Football League’s Offensive Rookie of the Year named by The Associated Press and selected each year by a nationwide panel of media:
AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year
February 10, 2023 GMTThe NFL Offensive Players of the Year named by The Associated Press, selected by a nationwide panel of media:
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins success shows value of elite WRs
December 2, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. mostly practices wide receiver drills during his offseasons, partly because running back drills are second nature to him, but also because he understands the importance of being a pass catcher in today’s NFL.
Henry runs for 219 yards, 2 TDs as Titans down Texans 17-10
October 31, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Derrick Henry was feeling it Sunday, running all over the Houston Texans like he has so many times before. At one point he turned to his rookie quarterback with a simple but pointed message.
Adrian Peterson set to box Le’Veon Bell, wants to play again
September 8, 2022 GMTAdrian Peterson still wants to play in the NFL after he fights Le’Veon Bell in the boxing ring.
A four-time All-Pro running back, Peterson is taking on the two-time All-Pro back Bell on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Adrian Peterson looks to extend career in Seattle
February 12, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The list of career accolades for Adrian Peterson is as impressive as any. The 15-year veteran is fifth in NFL history in rushing yards and the only non-quarterback to win NFL MVP since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006.
Chiefs keep leaning on McKinnon, other unsung players
January 19, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jerick McKinnon probably shouldn't have been surprised to spend all season buried on the Chiefs depth chart.
The journeyman running back had been passed over plenty of times before.
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games
December 6, 2021 GMTThe Latest from Week 13 of the NFL (all times EST):
Seahawks elevate Adrian Peterson from practice squad
December 4, 2021 GMTRENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks elevated veteran running back Adrian Peterson from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Seattle made the roster move on Saturday due to questions about its running back depth.
Adrian Peterson could play Sunday for Seahawks
December 3, 2021 GMTRENTON, Wash. (AP) — With three running backs listed as questionable, the Seattle Seahawks could elevate Adrian Peterson from the practice squad to play against San Francisco, coach Pete Carroll said Friday.
Seahawks sign running back Adrian Peterson to practice squad
December 1, 2021 GMTRENTON, Wash. (AP) — Desperate for depth at running back, the Seattle Seahawks signed 36-year-old Adrian Peterson to their practice squad on Wednesday.
There’s no guarantee Peterson will be added to Seattle’s active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against San Francisco, but with Chris Carson out for the season, and Rashaad Penny and Travis Homer missing last Monday’s game with injuries, the Seahawks opted to add the veteran to bolster their depth.
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
November 24, 2021 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett after a dreadful performance in a nationally televised game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Titans waive 2012 NFL MVP Adrian Peterson after 3 games
November 23, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have waived 2012 NFL MVP Adrian Peterson after three games in a flurry of roster moves Tuesday.
The Titans signed running back Dontrell Hilliard from the practice squad to replace Peterson.
Peterson savoring chance at playing in NFL again with Titans
November 5, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson had been working out regularly to stay in football shape, even dipping around corners to test his eyes as he mimicked cutting back toward a sliver of daylight.
Titans sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrick Henry
November 2, 2021 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have signed 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson to help replace NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.
Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names
September 2, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — They were once at the top of the NFL — league MVPs, All-Pros, Pro Bowlers and faces of franchises.
With the regular season about to kick off, they're now at the front of the unemployment line.
Hall of Fame creating behavioral health program for players
May 6, 2021 GMTThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is forming a behavioral health program seeking solutions to mental and behavioral issues for current and former athletes and their families.
The program, announced Thursday in Canton, Ohio, is supported by such hall members as Ronnie Lott, Brian Dawkins, Steve Atwater, Andre Reed and Tim Brown; current players Adrian Peterson and Calais Campbell; and David Baker, president of the Hall of Fame...
Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30
December 6, 2020 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Darrell Bevell had a hard time processing everything from his first game as an NFL coach...
On Football: Halfway through season, who are awards leaders?
November 14, 2020 GMTOh, the drama.
Each year on Super Bowl Eve, The Associated Press presents its individual awards for the NFL season in a prime-time showcase fitting for the honors...
Washington releases Adrian Peterson, turns to young backs
September 4, 2020 GMTWashington released veteran running back Adrian Peterson on Friday, a stunning move by first-year coach Ron Rivera in the name of getting younger...
Guice, Peterson run over Panthers, Redskins win 29-21
December 1, 2019 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have struggled all season to run the ball and score points.
But veteran running back Adrian Peterson believes the Redskins have finally found “the right recipe” with a two-pronged rushing attack, one they used to overpower the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Adrian Peterson to re-sign with the Redskins
March 13, 2019 GMTRunning back Adrian Peterson agreed Wednesday to re-sign with Washington Redskins on two-year, $8 million deal, according to multiple reports.
Both sides were interested in a reunion after a successful 2018 season in which Peterson ran for 1,042 yards.
Adrian Peterson proved to be valuable leader for Redskins
January 3, 2019 GMTAfter the Redskins final game of the season, running back Adrian Peterson delivered a message to teammates, urging them to be passionate about what they do and focused in the offseason.
Work on being a champion first, he said, and everything else stats, Pro Bowls, MVPs would come.
Wentz tosses for 2 TDs, leads Eagles over Redskins 28-13
December 4, 2018 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz was at his best back on the move again.
Wentz tossed two touchdown passes, Darren Sproles ran for a score and the Philadelphia Eagles stayed in the hunt for the NFC East title with a 28-13 victory over the depleted Washington Redskins on Monday night...
Adrian Peterson named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
October 31, 2018 GMTAdrian Peterson was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced Wednesday.
This is the ninth time Peterson has earned the award, and his first since Week 6 of the 2017 season. Peterson is coming off a performance in which he rushed for a season-high 149 yards on 26 attempts.
Adrian Peterson (strained shoulder) not expected to miss games
October 9, 2018 GMTWashington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is not expected to miss games with a shoulder injury he suffered Monday night against the New Orleans Saints, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.
Peterson was scheduled to have an MRI Tuesday, and Pelissero said he will get a second opinion just to be sure.
Trent Williams undergoes knee procedure, Adrian Peterson sprains ankle
September 24, 2018 GMTASHBURN Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Monday tackle Trent Williams underwent a minor knee procedure and should be fine for when the team faces the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 8.
The operation, Gruden said, was a "bursa sac cleanup" and was previously scheduled to be taken care of during the Redskins' bye week.
Redskins booed as team trails vs. Colts at halftime
September 16, 2018 GMTLANDOVER The boo birds are out at FedEx Field.
The Redskins trail 14-3 at halftime Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts, generating only 121 yards of offense, in the process. Kicker Dustin Hopkins missed a 49-yard field goal attempt just before the end of the half.
Redskins-Broncos: how to watch, when, tv
August 24, 2018 GMTIt's go time for the Washington Redskins. Weeks away from the regular season, Friday's game against the Denver Broncos will be the Redskins' best chance to fine-tune things before taking on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.
Adrian Peterson signs Redskins’ 1-year offer
August 20, 2018 GMTIn his prime, Adrian Peterson was an undeniable force so much so that the former Minnesota Vikings running back is the only non-quarterback in the last 11 seasons to have been awarded the NFL's Most Valuable Player.
Penn State’s Barkley is best talent, but QBs to lead draft
April 26, 2018 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Saquon Barkley is the best player in this year's draft. Yet he might not go in the first handful of picks Thursday night.
Huh?
Blame the desperation to find quarterbacks in great part for the possibility that the Penn State All-America running back could fall well below where his talent, character and versatility warrant.
Promises turn into paydays as NFL business year begins
March 15, 2018 GMTAll those promises worth millions upon millions to free agents turned into paydays Wednesday when the NFL's business year began.
Of course, teams needed to clear salary cap space or rejigger their ledgers to make it work, and they'll still be doing so for months.
Adrian Peterson, Jordy Nelson cut, Brees stays with Saints
March 13, 2018 GMTAdrian Peterson's short stint in Arizona is over. Jordy Nelson long and productive stay in Green Bay has ended, too...
Adrian Peterson ordered to repay Edina bank $600,000 over loan
February 8, 2018 GMTFormer Vikings star Adrian Peterson, who has earned nearly $100 million as a running back in the National Football League, left Minnesota without paying back a loan and must fork over about $600,000 to his lender, a Hennepin County judge has ruled.
Vikings are past their week one matchup against the Saints
January 11, 2018 GMTIt's been several months since the Saints and Vikings faced off in the Monday night opener in September 2017.
Sam Bradford is no longer the starting quarterback for Minnesota and running back Adrian Peterson was shipped off to Arizona from the Big Easy not too long after.
PFW Podcast, #039: Around the NFL with Bleacher Report’s Mike Tanier
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Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier joins host Arthur Arkush to discuss Tony Romo's "retirement" and its ripple effects.
Vikings’ Peterson says he will play Sunday against Colts
December 17, 2016 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson has always called himself a quick healer. Now he says he's ready to come back from his latest knee surgery even sooner than he originally thought...
Vikings’ Peterson, Chiefs’ Charles relate on ACL injuries
October 14, 2015 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In the days after Adrian Peterson tore the ligaments in his left knee in a game against Washington, Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles reached out to him with encouragement.
Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph hopeful to play vs. Bears
November 14, 2014 GMTEDEN 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.
Minneapolis awarded 2018 Super Bowl
May 21, 2014 GMTATLANTA (AP) — There are rewards for spending $1 billion on a new stadium.
Just ask Minneapolis, which probably sees the 10-figure sum as a bargain after being awarding the 2018 Super Bowl.
In a surprise that had the Twin Cities bid committee high-fiving and hugging as if Adrian Peterson had just broken another vintage touchdown run, Minneapolis beat New Orleans and Indianapolis in voting by the 32 NFL owners.
Romo spoils homecoming for Vikes’ Peterson, Ponder
November 4, 2013 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo was 90 yards from the end zone, trailing one-win Minnesota by a field goal with another late-game interception fresh on his mind.
The Dallas quarterback found a way to spoil the homecoming for Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder.
Grand jury likely in death of NFL star’s son
October 15, 2013 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Prosecutors expect to ask a grand jury to consider more serious charges in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Tom Wollman, Lincoln County state's attorney, said Tuesday he'll review the recently completed autopsy findings and other reports before looking at any new charges against Joseph Robert Patterson, 27.