Adrian Peterson

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting the Arizona Cardinals have officially released RB Adrian Peterson.

Fantasy Impact

As expected, Peterson is a free agent for the second straight offseason. Arizona cut him on Tuesday. However, although he will turn 33 on March 21, I'm not sure Peterson is ready to hang up his cleats just yet. He could linger on the open market for a while though and not join a new club until training camp, as many veterans elect to do.

The Cardinals are expected to release Adrian Peterson on Monday, according to Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson has a $750,000 bonus due on the third day of the league year, so his release won't be a surprise. With David Johnson set to return, Peterson's time as the featured back in Arizona was at an end regardless. Adam Schefter suggests that Peterson could still return to Arizona later this offseason, but that wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for his value at this point.

Minnesota Vikings beat writer Chris Tomasson is reporting that Arizona Cardinals RB Adrian Peterson said he believes he can play for another four seasons.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson will turn 33 on March 21 and is coming off of a severe neck injury suffered back in Week 12, which ultimately ended his 2017 season. Expected to be released by the Cardinals this offseason, Peterson would be entering his year-12 in the NFL if he is picked up by another club assuming Arizona does, in fact, move on from the future Hall of Fame running back whose best years are in the rearview. However, because he keeps himself in tremendous shape and has returned from injury to perform at a high-level in the past, he'll likely find himself on a roster by training camp, likely a contender in one last gasp to add a championship to his resume.

Arizona Cardinals beat writer Mike Jurecki is reporting the team is expected to release RB Adrian Peterson this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson, who carries a $3.5 million cap hit next season, is not expected to return to the club in 2018. Reports are suggesting the Cardinals will move on from the aging running back this offseason. While Peterson, who will turn 33 in March, will likely sign an incentive-based deal with another team, his days of fantasy relevancy are far behind him. It wouldn't shock me if this was the end of the line for the future Hall of Famer.

Adrian Peterson (neck) will be placed on Injured Reserve this week, ending his 2017 season.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson had a brief resurgence with the Cardinals, but that was more about an increase in volume than effectiveness. He reportedly plans to play in 2018, but likely won't be much of a fantasy factor unless he lands in the absolutely ideal situation.