Minnesota and Peterson agreed to restructure the final three years of his contract. "I appreciate the Vikings for working together on this restructured contract, which provides additional security for me but also allows opportunities for me to further prove my value to the team and within the NFL," Peterson told the team's official web site.
Analysis:Details on the restructuring were not announced, but the agreement continues to strengthen the relationship between the two parties that appeared fractured last winter when Peterson wanted a new contract and was upset about Minnesota's role in last season's suspension. (Peterson missed 15 games due to him ultimately pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault for disciplining his child with a switch). Peterson had three years left on this contract, but only this season's salary ($13 million) was guaranteed. Peterson's quote saying he got added "security" would appear to imply he's getting more guaranteed money as part of the restructuring with likely lower annual salaries to help Minnesota's salary cap.
