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Fan changes Adrian Peterson's jersey to show child abuse hotline

A fan updated an Adrian Peterson Vikings jersey to reflect a new number on the back -- the national child abuse hotline number.

A fan updated an Adrian Peterson Vikings jersey to reflect a new number on the back -- the national child abuse hotline number.

The change comes as the running back sits for Week 2 vs. the Patriots. Peterson, 29, was deactivated by the Vikings last week after he was brought up on child abuse charges following an incident in which he allegedly struck his four-year-old son with a tree branch. 

Here's the fan's take on Peterson's jersey:

- Marc Weinreich

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