The Washington Football Team decided to part ways with legendary RB Adrian Peterson prior to the 2020 season. He soon found himself with the Detroit Lions, whom he used to torture as a member of the division rival Minnesota Vikings.
And after facing his former team in the Twin Cities yesterday, he’ll be suiting up against his former teammates from Washington this weekend.
And he has a specific goal in mind – to make them regret letting him go.
“I would be lying to you if I told you that chip on my shoulder wasn’t there,” Peterson told Darren Haynes of WUSA9. “They will get to realize what they let go.”
According to Peterson, his being cut by Washington was surprising, but he liked his time there.
“It was an awkward situation,” Peterson said. “It was like bam, I was cut, just like that with no notice.”
“It was a great journey and great opportunity,” Peterson said. “They allowed me to show that I can still play this game at a high level. I will always have love for the DMV area. It was critical for my career. It’s a reason why I’m still playing in this league now at a high level.”
– – Quotes via Charean Williams of PFF Link – –
