WASHINGTON: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been suspended without pay for at least the remainder of 2014 season, the NFL said yesterday.
Peterson will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, the league said in statement, for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy in an “incident of abusive discipline that he inflicted on his 4-year-old son.”
A six-time Pro Bowler, Peterson was arrested in September for disciplining his son by striking him with a switch, a thin tree branch with its leaves removed. The switch left cuts and bruises over much of the child’s body.
Peterson, 29, pleaded no contest earlier this month to a misdemeanor assault charge and must pay a $4,000 fine and perform community service. REUTERS
