article_snippet.sent: (CNN)Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will be reinstated as an active player by the NFL on Friday, the league said.
article_snippet.sent: Also required of Adrian Peterson:
article_snippet.sent: Adrian Peterson played in one game last season, a 35-6 win against St. Louis in September, before the league put Adrian Peterson on an exempt list September 17 -- keeping Adrian Peterson off the field with pay -- in light of Adrian Peterson indictment that month in the case.
article_snippet.sent: In February, a Minnesota district court judge vacated the decision that upheld a Minnesota district court judge suspension, making Adrian Peterson eligible for reinstatement.
article_snippet.sent: The Vikings issued a brief statement in which The Vikings said The Vikings "look forward to Adrian rejoining The Vikings.
article_snippet.sent: It is unclear whether Adrian Peterson will attend.
article_snippet.sent: Adrian Peterson has been unhappy with how The Vikings The Vikings have handled the matter.
article_snippet.sent: Adrian Peterson also will take parenting classes.
article_snippet.sent: I truly regret this incident," Adrian Peterson said after accepting the deal.
article_snippet.sent: Adrian Peterson is considered one of the best running backs in the NFL.
article_snippet.sent: In 2011 Adrian Peterson signed a seven-year contract worth more than $100 million with the Vikings, who were 7-9 last season and failed to make the playoffs.
article_snippet.sent: In eight seasons, including last year's abbreviated year, Adrian Peterson has rushed for 10,190 yards and averaged a strong 5.0 yards per carry.
highlights_snippet.sent: Minnesota Vikings, 7-9 last season, say Minnesota Vikings, 7-9 last season look forward to Adrian Peterson rejoining the team .