Adrian Peterson Admits To Drinking At Poker Game Before Arrest In Texas
Peterson told officers he had been at a poker game in Houston
New details have emerged from NFL and Sooners legend Adrian Peterson’s arrest in Texas over the weekend, giving fans a clearer picture of what happened as police pulled him over.
NASHVILLE - SEPTEMBER 28: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a touchdown in the 4th quarter against the Tennessee Titans on September 28, 2008 at LP Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Vikings by a score of 30 to 17.(Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images)
According to court records, Peterson told officers he had been at a poker game in Houston and was trying to drive home to Missouri City when he was stopped around 10 a.m. Sunday.
Peterson, 40, admitted to having two to three shots of a vodka mix before getting behind the wheel.
Police gave a field sobriety test, and Peterson showed signs of impairment. Peterson was charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
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Officers then searched his SUV and found a Glock handgun in the glove compartment.
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 28: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on September 28, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Vikings 30-17. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
Peterson was taken into custody in Sugar Land and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail, later released Monday after posting a $3,000 bond. This is Peterson’s second DWI arrest of the year. He was previously taken into custody on a similar charge in April.
The former Oklahoma Sooners standout and Minnesota Vikings running back remains one of the most decorated players in football history.
Peterson rushed for more than 14,000 yards in his NFL career and earned the 2012 NFL MVP award. He last played in 2021.
Peterson’s arrest serves as another reminder that legacy on the field does not erase accountability away from it.
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