Adrian Peterson

Seattle Seahawks, Running Back
Age: 39y-9m-3d (Mar 21, 1985)
Exp: 13 Years
College: Oklahoma
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Relativity Sports

2021-2021

Adrian Peterson signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2020-2020

Adrian Peterson signed a 1 year , $1,050,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $1,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,050,000
Average Salary:
$1,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2019-2020

Adrian Peterson signed a 2 year , $5,030,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,515,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,030,000
Average Salary:
$2,515,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,500,000
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2018

Adrian Peterson signed a 1 year , $1,015,000 contract with the Washington Redskins, including an average annual salary of $1,015,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,015,000
Average Salary:
$1,015,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2018

Adrian Peterson signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,500,000
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2017

Adrian Peterson signed a 3 year , $42,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $42,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$13,000,000
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2017

Adrian Peterson signed a 6 year , $86,280,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $12,000,000 signing bonus, $36,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,380,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $86,280,000
Average Salary:
$14,380,000
Signing Bonus:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$20,250,000
Total GTD:
$36,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2007-2011 Rookie

Adrian Peterson signed a 5 year , $40,500,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $17,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,100,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $40,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$17,000,000
Total GTD:
$17,000,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$103,215,972

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 22
Active
$6,990,000
$6,990,000
 OROY
2008 23
Active
$8,145,000
$15,135,000
2009 24
Active
$755,000
$15,890,000
2010 25
Active
$3,640,000
$19,530,000
2011 26
Active
$20,500,000
$40,030,000
2012 27
Active
$8,250,000
$48,280,000
 MVP OPOY
2013 28
Active
$11,500,000
$59,780,000
2014 29
Reserve / exempt-list
$9,926,471
$69,706,471
2015 30
Active
$13,000,000
$82,706,471
2016 31
Active
$12,001,848
$94,708,319
2017 32
Injured
Retained
$705,882
$2,794,118
$95,414,201
$98,208,319
2018 33
Active
$1,015,000
$99,223,319
2019 34
Active
$2,530,000
$101,753,319
2020 35
Active
$1,153,765
$102,907,084
2021 36
Injured
Retained
Retained
$70,000
$59,722
$179,166
$102,977,084
$103,036,806
$103,215,972
Total
$103,215,972

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $60,976,471 $15,000,000 $7,255,000 - $1,250,000 $2,451,848 $94,708,319
1 $705,882 - - - - - $705,882
1 $294,118 $2,500,000 - - - - $2,794,118
2 $2,045,000 $1,500,000 - - - - $3,545,000
1 $1,050,000 - - - - $103,765 $1,153,765
1 $129,722 - - - - - $129,722
1 $179,166 - - - - - $179,166
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
22
$285,000
$3,000,000
$1,255,000
$2,450,000
$6,990,000
$6,990,000
2008
23
$370,000
$7,775,000
$8,145,000
$15,135,000
2009
24
$755,000
$755,000
$15,890,000
2010
25
$3,640,000
$3,640,000
$19,530,000
2011
26
$8,250,000
$12,000,000
$250,000
$20,500,000
$40,030,000
2012
27
$8,000,000
$250,000
$8,250,000
$48,280,000
2013
28
$11,250,000
$250,000
$11,500,000
$59,780,000
2014
29
$9,676,471
$250,000
$9,926,471
$69,706,471
2015
30
$11,000,000
$2,000,000
$13,000,000
$82,706,471
2016
31
$7,750,000
$4,000,000
$250,000
$1,848
$12,001,848
$94,708,319
2017
32
$705,882
$294,118
$2,500,000
$705,882
$2,794,118
$95,414,201
$98,208,319
2018
33
$1,015,000
$1,015,000
$99,223,319
2019
34
$1,030,000
$1,500,000
$2,530,000
$101,753,319
2020
35
$1,050,000
$103,765
$1,153,765
$102,907,084
2021
36
$70,000
$59,722
$179,166
$70,000
$59,722
$179,166
$102,977,084
$103,036,806
$103,215,972
Total
$65,380,359
$19,000,000
$7,255,000
$7,775,000
$1,250,000
$2,555,613
$103,215,972

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $60,976,471 $15,000,000 $7,255,000 - $1,250,000 $2,451,848 $94,708,319
1 $705,882 - - - - - $705,882
1 $294,118 $2,500,000 - - - - $2,794,118
2 $2,045,000 $1,500,000 - - - - $3,545,000
1 $1,050,000 - - - - $103,765 $1,153,765
1 $129,722 - - - - - $129,722
1 $179,166 - - - - - $179,166

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 SEA 17 - 18 Undisclosed
2017 ARI 15 - 17 Neck
2016 MIN 3 - 14 Knee
  • Dec 01, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Seattle (SEA)
  • Nov 23, 2021 Released by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Nov 02, 2021 Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Sep 06, 2020 Signed a 1 year contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 04, 2020 Released by Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 19, 2020 Washington (WAS) exercised a $2.5M option for 2020
  • Mar 13, 2019 Signed a 2 year $5.03 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Aug 20, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.015 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 12, 2018 Released by Arizona (ARI), clearing $2.8M in cap
  • Oct 10, 2017 Traded to Arizona (ARI) from New Orleans (NO) for 2018 6th round pick (#189 Kamrin Moore)
  • Apr 25, 2017 Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Feb 28, 2017 Minnesota (MIN) declined option for 2017, clearing $18M in cap space
  • Aug 04, 2016 Fined $2,073,529 Fined 3 game checks from 2014 for violating the personal conduct policy (Child violence)
  • Jul 21, 2015 Signed a 3 year $42 million restructured contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Sep 10, 2011 Signed a 6 year $86.28 extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 29, 2007 Signed a 5 year $40.5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 28, 2007 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#7 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Aug 04, 2016 Fined 3 game checks from 2014 for violating the personal conduct policy (Child violence) $2,073,529
Fines: 1 $2,073,529
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2021 SEA 4 3 72 26.80 38 98 24.5 2 4 4 8 2.0 2.0 0 1
2020 DET 16 10 316 30.10 156 604 37.8 7 18 12 101 8.4 6.3 0 0
2019 WAS 15 15 407 42.40 211 898 59.9 5 23 17 142 8.4 9.5 0 3
2018 WAS 16 16 481 47.20 251 1,042 65.1 7 26 20 208 10.4 13.0 1 3
2017 ARI 10 7 301 38.10 156 529 52.9 2 19 11 70 6.4 7.0 0 3
2016 MIN 3 3 84 8.00 37 72 24.0 0 6 3 8 2.7 2.7 0 1
2015 MIN 16 16 666 65.10 327 1,485 92.8 11 36 30 222 7.4 13.9 0 7
2014 MIN 1 1 43 34.70 21 75 75.0 0 3 2 18 9.0 18.0 0 0
2013 MIN 14 14 674 64.70 279 1,266 90.4 10 40 29 171 5.9 12.2 1 5
2012 MIN 16 16 771 74.50 348 2,097 131.1 12 51 40 217 5.4 13.6 1 4
2011 MIN 12 12 0 0.00 209 973 81.1 12 23 18 139 7.7 11.6 1 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 01, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Seattle (SEA)
Nov 23, 2021
Released by Tennessee (TEN)
Nov 02, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
Sep 06, 2020
Signed a 1 year contract with Detroit (DET)
Sep 04, 2020
Released by Washington (WAS)
Feb 19, 2020
Washington (WAS) exercised a $2.5M option for 2020
Mar 13, 2019
Signed a 2 year $5.03 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Aug 20, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.015 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Mar 12, 2018
Released by Arizona (ARI), clearing $2.8M in cap
Oct 10, 2017
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from New Orleans (NO) for 2018 6th round pick (#189 Kamrin Moore)
Apr 25, 2017
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
Feb 28, 2017
Minnesota (MIN) declined option for 2017, clearing $18M in cap space
Aug 04, 2016
Fined $2,073,529 Fined 3 game checks from 2014 for violating the personal conduct policy (Child violence)
Jul 21, 2015
Signed a 3 year $42 million restructured contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Sep 10, 2011
Signed a 6 year $86.28 extension with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 29, 2007
Signed a 5 year $40.5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Apr 28, 2007
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#7 overall)

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