Sources: Peterson Could Strike Plea Deal

CONROE (ABC/Staff) — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and his representatives have reportedly been in talks to reach a plea agreement in the former Palestine star’s child-abuse case in Texas. That’s according to sources close to the situation who spoke with ESPN. The sources say the deal could be done as early as Tuesday. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter says to date, the NFL has shown no willingness to allow Peterson to be removed from the commissioner’s exempt list and to return to work. But Schefter says if and when Peterson reaches a plea deal, the conversation and the focus on the situation will heat up dramatically.