| Adrian
Peterson
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Scout Analysis: RB Kahlil Bell 
Scout.com UCLA expert Tracy Pierson offers his insider's take on the newest Monster of the Midway
-by BearReport.com
Nov 25, 2009 |
Vikings cleaning up in Pro Bowl voting
The Vikings have 10 players leading the NFC at their respective positions in NFC fan voting.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 17, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. 49ers
Harvin's explosiveness entering historical heights; Peterson, Longwell, Lewis also enter books.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 27, 2009 |
What We Learned: Steelers vs. Bears
JC points out the five most important things he learned about Chicago after a win over the Steelers
-by BearReport.com
Sep 22, 2009 |
Peterson gets help from his friends
Plenty of praise Monday revolved around the blocking of the wide receivers.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 14, 2009 |
220 and 2,000: Numbers that matter to A.D.
Adrian Peterson talked about his goals for the season after coming up short of one offseason goal.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jul 31, 2009 |
Offensive Issue: Ground Game Gash
Matt Forte and Kevin Jones look to be a solid combo in the backfield and need to have a big season
-by BearReport.com
Jun 30, 2009 |
Jones Needed Now Behind Forte
Backup running back has to be on the field more often than he was last year to help the ground game
-by BearReport.com
Jun 24, 2009 |
Forte's Hamstring Tweaked a Little
Second-year running back gave Bears fans a good scare Wednesday but should be fine in time for camp
-by BearReport.com
Jun 8, 2009 |
OTAs Report: June 3
Bear Report had a front-row seat for all the OTA action at Halas Hall and filed this practice recap
-by BearReport.com
Jun 3, 2009 |
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07/01/1979 |
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Georgia Southern |
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PRO CAREER: Versatile running back and special teams player has 133 rushes for 622 yards and 5 TDs to go along with 19 receptions for 189 yards (9.9 yards per catch) in his first 5 seasons in Chicago… His 4.7 career yards per carry average is 10th highest among active NFL running backs with at least 100 carries… Excels on punt and kickoff coverage, leading the Bears with 75 career special teams tackles since the stat started being tracked in 1995… Established Bears individual single-season record with 28 special teams tackles in 2004 (equaled by Brendon Ayanbadejo and Cameron Worrell in 2006)… His 5 special teams tackles in 3 postseason contests following 2006 season was tied for 2nd-most on Bears roster… Has played in 46 consecutive contests dating back to 2004, 4th longest streak among Bear offensive players… His 5.1 yards per carry average in 2005 (391 yards on 76 rushes) was the 4th highest in the NFL among running backs with at least 75 carries… Scored rushing TD in postseason debut in 2005 vs. CAR (1/15)… Has 10 career regular season kick returns for 175 yards and 2 career postseason kick returns for 27 yards.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Entered NFL as a sixth-round selection (199th overall) by Chicago in the 2002 NFL Draft… Signed 5-year contract with Bears (7/25/02)... Signed 3-year contract extension with Chicago (6/28/06). SIGNED through 2009
PERSONAL NOTES: Two-time all-state, all-area and Team MVP at Sante Fe (Fla.) H.S. while rushing for 4,949 yards during his prep career to earn All-America honors from ESPN and Blue Chip Illustrated… Ran for 1,526 yards and 17 TDs on 185 carries to earn Class 4A Player-of-the-Year honors as a senior… Lettered 4 times in track and 2 times in weightlifting and basketball… Brother Michael was an All-American LB at Florida and currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars… Cousin, Freddie Solomon, played for South Carolina State and the Philadelphia Eagles… In May 2004, kicked off a one-year fundraising campaign to support the establishment of the Adrian Peterson Foundation, commencing in 2005, with "A.P.'s Day Out in the Boro" -- featuring a free youth football camp and a celebrity charity basketball game held on the campus of his alma mater in Statesboro, GA.
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