On Friday it was announced that estranged Minnesota Viking running back Adrian Peterson’s suspension appeal was denied.
Peterson is reportedly going to appeal the decision in federal court, and is contemplating retirement.
“I feel like they’re handling the situation absolutely wrong,” he said. “I think I’ve been made an example out of. It kind of baffles me how — I have nothing but love for Ray Rice, I’m happy he has the chance to play. But it’s like, how did Ray Rice get reinstated before me, a team has a chance to pick him up, but I don’t have the opportunity to come back until April. When has that happened in any other case in the NFL, ever?”
Peterson assumed that he would get credit for the games he missed while sitting out on leave since week 1. The difference between Paterson and Rice, Ray was given a suspension, served it, and then the NFL tried to swing back with something different following public backlash. I think Adrian Peterson should just take the L on this one.