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In May, the Minnesota Vikings announced seven-time Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson would be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor.
On Tuesday, the Vikings revealed the official date for his induction ceremony will be on Nov. 9.
The Vikings will honor Peterson during halftime of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills during Week 9. Peterson also became eligible for Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement this year and is expected to be selected for the Class of 2027.
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Peterson's Career With the Vikings
Peterson started his NFL career with the Vikings after the franchise drafted him out of Oklahoma with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. He had a breakout rookie season, rushing 1,341 yards on 238 carries, scoring 12 touchdowns in 14 games and ultimately winning the NFL Rookie of the Year Award.
He went on to become one of two players in franchise history to score more than 100 touchdowns while playing for the team. Peterson scored 102 touchdowns in 123 games, which ranks second in Vikings history behind Hall of Famer Cris Carter's 110.
Peterson earned all seven his Pro Bowl honors while playing for Minnesota.
He was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player in 2012. That season he rushed a career-high 2,097 yards, which ranks second in NFL history behind Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson's 2,105 yards in 1984.
Peterson's last season with the Vikings was disrupted by a torn meniscus that limited him to three games in 2016.
In the last five seasons of his career, Peterson played for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks. He retired from the NFL in 2021.
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