ChosenOne Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 SAN DIEGO -- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has to love playing the San Diego Chargers. Four years after setting the NFL's single-game rushing record (296 yards) against the Chargers at the Metrodome, Peterson has signed a seven-year, $96 million deal with a guaranteed $32 million on the eve of tomorrow's season opener at San Diego. He could earn $100 million with further escalators in the deal. "Adrian is, to me, the best running back in pro football, and we're happy to have him as a part of the organization for the long term," coach Leslie Frazier said in a statement released by the team. Peterson also gets a $4 million injury guarantee as part of the deal. He gets it only if he's released for injury reasons. The contract tops Titans running back Chris Johnson's four-year, $53.5 million dea. Johnson got a guaranteed $30 million. As for the salary cap, the Vikings will remain about $4.5 million under because Peterson will still make the $10.72 million he was due to make before signing his extension. Say what you want about owner Zygi Wilf, but the man has agreed to give out $52 million guaranteed to two players (Peterson and linebacker Chad Greenway) this past week. Said Peterson to his fans via his Twitter account: "Today is an incredible day. Minnesota's where I want to be and I'm excited to continue playing for you." StarTribune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 He's going to celebrate this by going off on the Chargers tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted September 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 He's going to celebrate this by going off on the Chargers tommorow. I know hes gonna get his but in no way is he gonna "go off" on us lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I know hes gonna get his but in no way is he gonna "go off" on us lol We shall see bruh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 That shit cray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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