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Adrian Peterson has agreed to a new long-term contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Saturday.
The deal is for seven years, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Peterson had begun the final year of his rookie contract and was in position for a big pay day. After setting the NFL's single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego in 2007, Peterson has been picked for the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons. He's already second in Vikings history behind Robert Smith in yards rushing for his career.
"Adrian's performances on the field have given fans so much excitement since he first joined us as a rookie," Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement released by the team. "His talent and determination are remarkable and we are proud to have him be a part of the family for years to come."
Peterson's deal comes on the heels of Chris Johnson's six-year, $56 million contract extension with the Tennessee Titans.
Minnesota announced Monday it signed linebacker Chad Greenway to a new five-year deal.
The Vikings open the season against the Chargers on Sunday in their first meeting since Peterson's 296-yard game.
Adrian Peterson has agreed to a new long-term contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Saturday.
The deal is for seven years, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Peterson had begun the final year of his rookie contract and was in position for a big pay day. After setting the NFL's single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego in 2007, Peterson has been picked for the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons. He's already second in Vikings history behind Robert Smith in yards rushing for his career.
"Adrian's performances on the field have given fans so much excitement since he first joined us as a rookie," Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement released by the team. "His talent and determination are remarkable and we are proud to have him be a part of the family for years to come."
Peterson's deal comes on the heels of Chris Johnson's six-year, $56 million contract extension with the Tennessee Titans.
Minnesota announced Monday it signed linebacker Chad Greenway to a new five-year deal.
The Vikings open the season against the Chargers on Sunday in their first meeting since Peterson's 296-yard game.