Nike drops Adrian Peterson as spokesman


The sports apparel giant first suspended its relationship with Peterson after he was indicted in Texas on a felony charge.

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The sports apparel giant first suspended its relationship with Peterson after he was indicted in Texas on a felony charge.

In a plea agreement Tuesday in Texas, Peterson pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of misdemeanor reckless assault. He was fined $4,000 and ordered to perform 80 hours of community service.

Peterson has been on the NFL’s exempt/commissioner’s permission list, which has entitled him to continue receiving pay while not playing for the Vikings.

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