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Ex-NFL MVP Adrian Peterson Charged with DUI and Weapons Offense
27 Oct
Summary
- Adrian Peterson arrested for DUI and unlawful carrying of a weapon
- Arrested in Sugar Land, Texas on October 26, 2025
- Previously charged with driving while impaired in April 2025
On October 26, 2025, former NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and unlawful carrying of a weapon. The 40-year-old running back, who won the NFL MVP award in 2012, was taken into custody around 10 a.m. local time.
This latest incident comes just six months after Peterson was previously arrested and charged with driving while impaired in Minnesota in April 2025. In that case, he was allegedly driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone and had a blood alcohol content of 0.14%, above the legal limit of 0.08%.
Peterson, who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, has faced several legal issues in recent years. The latest charges are sure to further tarnish the legacy of the once-dominant running back, who holds numerous franchise and league records. As the investigation into the October 2025 incident continues, Peterson's future remains uncertain.
