The Facts: It’s April 15. Which means that the window for reinstating Peterson is open.

Diehards Line:As the league reminded NBC News in an explanation provided earlier today, Peterson won’t necessarily be reinstated on April 15. Instead, the league determined last year that Peterson would not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, and that the first consideration for reinstatement could come on April 15. There’s no commitment or requirement to reinstate Peterson on April 15. Instead, Commissioner Roger Goodell has decided to conduct the first “periodic review” on or about April 15. As PFT's Mike Florio put it, "That gives the NFL flexibility. Which gives the NFL the ability to do what it usually does: Whatever it wants to do." In this specific situation, time could be on Minnesota’s side. A delayed reinstatement beyond the 2015 draft could make it harder for a reasonable trade to be negotiated. Which could make it easier for the Vikings to keep him, if that’s what they want. ... Stay tuned.