Adrian Peterson Signs With Lions

It wasn't going to take Adrian Peterson long to find a new job but with COVID testing protocols and an urgency to land in enough time so that he could play week one, the future hall of famer and now former Washington Football Team running back landed a new home sooner than I even anticipated.

Peterson is signing with the Lions as first mentioned by Josina Anderson early Sunday morning.

RB Adrian Peterson told me this morning he’s on his way to Detroit to sign with the #Lions. “They’re giving me an opportunity to play. I know coach (Darell) Bevell from my days in Minnesota. Ultimately I feel comfortable going there and helping them to get better.” #NFCNorth.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 6, 2020

John Maakaron of All Lions has the details from a Detroit perspective.

Vito Chirco also of All Lions wrote this on Friday after Peterson's surprising release.

It looks like Peterson will be available and ready to play next Sunday for the Lions as well.

Adrian Peterson should not have any waiting period before he’s allowed to start practice with the Lions. He was tested for COVID yesterday in Washington and will be again today in Detroit. Again, could see significant work in Week 1.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) September 6, 2020

Peterson joins a backfield with Kerryon Johnson and D'Andre Swift who were both picked in the second round over the last three drafts.

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