The Facts: On Thursday, Judge David Doty overturned the arbitration decision upholding the suspension of Peterson. While Peterson is not yet reinstated, he has been returned to the Commissioner-Exempt list, which allows him to speak to the Vikings. On Friday, he spoke publicly, via press release. "I was pleased to learn about Judge Doty's decision," Peterson said. "It is a positive step in protecting players' rights and preserving due process for all players."
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The statement continued: "It also brings me one step closer to getting back on the football field and playing the sport I love. As I prepare for my return to football, I am still focused on my family and continue to work to become a better father every day. ..." As PFT notes, Peterson says nothing about whether he does or doesn't want to return to the Vikings. Last week, he confirmed that he has some misgivings about returning to Minnesota, which holds his rights for the next three seasons. Meanwhile, the Vikings, Colts, Cardinals and Cowboys are all being mentioned as teams that could wind up with Peterson on their roster. We shall see.