Report: Vikings' Adrian Peterson opposed to NFL-recommended counseling

Adrian Peterson met with NFL representatives in New York City on Tuesday to discuss his reinstatement, but there could be an issue slowing down a resolution. 

The Minnesota Vikings running back is opposed to taking part in league-recommended counseling, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports.

Peterson already underwent counseling as part of a plea agreement for a misdemeanor reckless assault charge involving his four-year-old son, but reportedly is against partaking in a program recommended by commissioner Roger Goodell.

Garafolo adds that Goodell wrote Peterson a letter, outlining the steps he would need to take in order to be reinstated.

"We are prepared to put in place a program that can help you succeed, but no program can succeed without your genuine and continuing engagement," Goodell wrote. "You must commit yourself to your counseling and rehabilitative effort, properly care for your children and have no further violations of law or league policy."

The NFLPA is planning to argue that league-mandated counseling violates the collective bargaining agreement.

If the two sides can overcome that hurdle, then there is a good chance Peterson will take the field by Week 1. When he is removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List, it's highly unlikely that Peterson will face a suspension from the league, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.