(WXYZ) — The Detroit Lions are signing future hall of fame running back Adrian Peterson to a one-year contract, according to several reports.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport were the first to report the deal.
Adrian Peterson is signing a one-year deal with the #Lions, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 6, 2020
The Washington Football Team released Peterson just two days ago.
Peterson, 35, has had a hall of fame career and is in his 15th season in the NFL.
He spent 10 seasons rushing all over the Lions with the Minnesota Vikings before going to the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints. He spent the last two seasons with Washington.
Last year, he appeared in 15 games for Washington and rushed for 898 yards and five touchdowns.
