Adrian Peterson fan brings 'switch' to Vikings tailgate

An Adrian Peterson fan brought a "switch" -- or a flexible branch -- to a Vikings tailgate part on Sunday in Minnesota.

An Adrian Peterson fan brought a "switch" -- or a flexible branch -- to a Vikings tailgate part on Sunday in Minnesota.

This comes in the wake of the running back being indicted on child abuse charges this week after he allegedly struck his four-year old son with a branch.

• MCCANN: What's next legal step for Peterson, Vikings?

Peterson was deactivated by the Vikings for Sunday's game against the Patriots. 

Just a Vikings fan wearing a Peterson jersey carrying a "switch". pic.twitter.com/fFMgWsh8CT

— Mut at Night (@MutAtNightWEEI) September 14, 2014

- Marc Weinreich