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Vikings To Induct Adrian Peterson Into 2026 Ring of Honor

The franchise will stage a halftime ceremony at U.S. Bank Stadium with the date still to be set.

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FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
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Overview

  • The Vikings, who announced the honor Monday, said the induction will occur at halftime of a 2026 home game at U.S. Bank Stadium with the date to come.
  • The team invited Peterson to speak to rookies, then Hall of Famer John Randle revealed the Ring of Honor surprise.
  • Video from the reveal shows a curtain opening to a lit locker with his No. 28 jersey and cleats as Peterson grew emotional.
  • Peterson is the franchise rushing leader with 11,747 yards and 97 touchdowns for Minnesota and he won the 2012 NFL MVP.
  • He will be the 29th member of the Vikings' Ring of Honor, a team recognition displayed inside the stadium, and he becomes eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027.