Adrian Peterson: Won't Be At Start Of OTAs

Peterson will not be at Vikings OTAs when they begin Tuesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis:

Peterson missed all of the Vikings' voluntary spring workouts, but his absence didn't carry much significance, as he's typically opted to work out on his own in recent years. OTAs are a slightly different story because Peterson gets a $250,000 bonus if he takes part in 90 percent of OTAs and minicamp. According to recent comments from his agent, Ben Dogra, Peterson is still upset that the Vikings didn't fully support him last season. The running back seems to be angling for either a trade or a renegotiated contract that includes guaranteed money beyond 2015, and all comments from Vikings brass indicate the team has no intention of even considering the first of those options. Peterson's absence from OTAs may be taken as a sign of his displeasure, but he isn't actually required to participate in any offseason practices until a mandatory minicamp June 16-18. While this situation is worth keeping an eye on, Peterson still figures to be in the Minnesota backfield come Week 1. With the draft (and most potential trades) having come and gone, the real issue is what Peterson's contract will look like.