The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Whether or not it happens in Minnesota, Peterson is determined to make a point when he finally returns to the field. After working out with the star running back in Houston, Vikings teammate Tom Johnson emphasized Sunday that Peterson is in top shape and "has something to prove."

Diehards Line: "I'd say he's one of the strongest guys pound for pound I've seen," Johnson told SiriusXM NFL Radio. "He looks like he's a little more lean. You can tell that he's been doing a lot of workouts. ... He looks like he's been grinding the whole time (since last September), so he looks a little lean, still ripped up, but he's always been that. ..." Peterson's future with the Vikings is murky. Minnesota can release, trade, or restructure his contract. Johnson would opt for none of the above. "I think he has something to prove," Johnson said. "I think he definitely has a chip on his shoulder and he's been taking it out on the weights. ..." If Minnesota moves him, teams like the Cardinals and Cowboys loom as logical fits. ... Stay tuned.