Vikes surprise Peterson with ring of honor news
Key takeaways
- EAGAN, Minn. -- Retired running back Adrian Peterson will enter the Minnesota Vikings' ring of honor this fall, the team announced Monday.
- The Vikings hosted Peterson last week at their facility to speak with players who were assembled for rookie minicamp.
- "This is a special moment and something that I've dreamed about for a while," Peterson said after Randle's presentation.
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EAGAN, Minn. -- Retired running back Adrian Peterson will enter the Minnesota Vikings' ring of honor this fall, the team announced Monday. The induction will come one year before Peterson is eligible for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Vikings hosted Peterson last week at their facility to speak with players who were assembled for rookie minicamp. During an interview with Vikings Entertainment Network, retired Vikings defensive lineman John Randle -- himself a member of both the ring of honor and Pro Football Hall of Fame -- surprised Peterson with the news.
"This is a special moment and something that I've dreamed about for a while," Peterson said after Randle's presentation. "I feel blessed. My name goes up there with the greatest in this organization, so it's a blessing."