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Friday NFC North injuries that matter

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...knee last week against Chicago. ... Cornerback Jarrett Bush (ankle) hasn't practiced all week. Minnesota: Tailback Adrian Peterson returned to practice, was removed from the injury report and will start Sunday at Jacksonville. Peterson...

Blog | November 21, 2008

Williams Wall, Peterson all practicing for Vikings

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...re not expecting a resolution to their cases before next week at the earliest. Meanwhile, tailback Adrian Peterson returned to practice after taking Thursday off. The Vikings did not list a specific ailment for...

Blog | November 21, 2008

Black and Blue all over: Late-night hearing

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...a sprained right shoulder. Continuing around the NFC North on a Friday morning: Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had an interesting response Thursday when asked whether he was surprised to be left off the...

Blog | November 21, 2008

Impact rookies down the stretch

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...give him relief at some point. But there's no indication that they trust Kevin Jones, Adrian Peterson or Garrett Wolfe enough to take Forte off the field. 2. Detroit tailback Kevin Smith: It...

Blog | November 20, 2008

'A race to the finish'

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert NFC North leaders' remaining schedule WEEK 12: Chicago at St. Louis Minnesota at Jacksonville Green Bay at Ne...

Blog | November 18, 2008

Black and Blue all over: A hole appears

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Bears' kickoff returner? Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times reports on the possibility.Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson did not get the ball in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 19-13 loss at...

Blog | November 18, 2008

Minnesota Vikings: Three answers, one question

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...to be upset over officials' failure to call pass interference on a fourth-down pass to Adrian Peterson that fell incomplete. But you can hardly blame the defeat on that call. The Vikings lost...

Blog | November 17, 2008

Black and Blue all over: Monday reactions

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert GREEN BAY, Wis. -- I don't know about you, but I couldn't wait to get up Monday morning and read the reactions from...

Blog | November 17, 2008

Orton, Lloyd active for Bears

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Sunday morning surprises for the Bears, however. Running back Kevin Jones is inactive, leaving Matt Forte, Adrian Peterson and Garrett Wolfe to handle the tailback position on a day when you would assume the...

Blog | November 16, 2008

Black and Blue all over: Game day

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...me here I was running the ball, and I started the whole year. Then they brought Adrian [Peterson] in so people figure any running back who's gone from first string to second string...

Blog | November 16, 2008

Audibles: NFC North Week 11 preview

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin might come up with after two weeks to prepare for tailback Adrian Peterson and quarterback Gus Frerotte. Tampa Bay has 12 interceptions this season, and Frerotte has been more...

Blog | November 14, 2008

Have at it: Bears the least flawed?

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...likely of the three to win a playoff game. On the other hand, many suggested that Adrian Peterson and a strong run defense give the Vikings the best chance. Chad of Sartell wrote: The...

Blog | November 14, 2008

Wild possibilities

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...to run the Wildcat. But they have some intriguing personnel for the job, starting with tailback Adrian Peterson. I have no idea if he can throw the ball -- unlike many players, Peterson doesn't...

Blog | November 13, 2008

Black and Blue all over: Peterson on helmet

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Kevin Seifert This will be the last time we mention Helmetgate. Really. We promise. Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson addressed the issue Wednesday during a conference call with Tampa Bay-area reporters, saying he was...

Blog | November 13, 2008

A conclusion to Helmetgate

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Those of you who inspired Tuesday's post on Adrian Peterson's helmet removal will be gratified to know that the NFL's top official agrees with...

Blog | November 12, 2008