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Adrian Peterson avoids jail time with no contest plea agreement

by Kevin C. Wilson | Tue, Nov 4th 11:38pm EST

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault on Tuesday. By pleading to the lesser charge, Peterson avoided the possibility of jail time and received a $4,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. (ESPN)

Fantasy Impact:

Now that Adrian Peterson has resolved his legal issues the next step towards returning to the field involves being reinstated by the NFL. League spokesperson Brian McCarthy didn't provide a timetable for when they would make a decision on Peterson's status and told reporters they will "review the court documents" before proceeding. While Peterson may still face a suspension from the league or the Vikings, the mere possibility that he could return to the field before the end of the season makes him worth adding to your fantasy roster in case he does. Don't hesitate to put a waiver claim or bid a couple of dollars of your remaining budget on Peterson as this could be the type of late-season transaction that propels teams to fantasy titles.

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