NFL suspends Adrian Peterson for rest of season

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been suspended by the NFL for the rest of the season, it was announced Tuesday.

Peterson was suspended without pay for whipping his 4-year-old son with a switch in the spring. Peterson will not be reinstated before next April.

Peterson can appeal the decision but must do so within the next three days.

The NFL Players Association quickly announced its plan to appeal the
punishment.

In a press release, the league said Peterson showed “no meaningful remorse” for his conduct.

Peterson pleaded no contest Nov. 4 to misdemeanor reckless assault in Texas for
injuries to his 4-year-old son he was disciplining. He had been on paid leave
from the team since Sept. 17.

Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Aug. 28 an enhanced crackdown on players
involved with domestic violence.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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