Adrian Peterson: 'Of course I would' be willing to re-join Saints

It doesn't appear as though there are any hard feelings between running back Adrian Peterson and the New Orleans Saints, roughly seven months after the veteran was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for a single conditional draft pick.

Saints head coach Sean Payton said last week he'd be open to bringing Peterson back for the 2018 season, and it's a potential reunion in which the 11-year veteran seems interested.

"Of course I would. I'm not tripping over the past, plus it would be a different look," Peterson said, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson.

Peterson signed a two-year, $7-million contract with the Saints last offseason, but lasted merely four games on the roster, rushing for 81 yards on 27 attempts, catching just two passes for four yards, and failing to score a single touchdown.

He went on to rush for 448 yards and two touchdowns on 129 carries and added another 66 yards on nine receptions in six games with the Cardinals, but finished the year on injured reserve.

Discussion of Peterson being brought back into the fold comes in the wake of Pro Bowler Mark Ingram's four-game suspension to begin the season. That news leaves reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara to lead the rushing attack for the opening quarter of his sophomore campaign, with Daniel Lasco, Boston Scott, Jonathan Williams, and Trey Edmunds offering support.

Peterson could have a larger role than he was asked to fill last season as the primary ball carrier in Ingram's absence.