article_snippet.sent: the NFL suspended the 30-year-old football star in November over allegations that last May Adrian Peterson disciplined Adrian Peterson son, who was 4 at the time, too harshly with a "switch," or thin stick.
article_snippet.sent: In a letter, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told Adrian Peterson that Adrian Peterson continued participation in the league was contingent on a number of requirements, including that Adrian Peterson maintain "an ongoing program of counseling and treatment as recommended by medical advisers," the NFL said Thursday.
article_snippet.sent: Avoiding "any further conduct that violates the (NFL's) personal conduct policy or other NFL policies."
article_snippet.sent: "Any further violation of the personal conduct policy by Adrian Peterson would result in additional discipline, which could include suspension without pay or banishment from the NFL," the league said in a statement.
article_snippet.sent: Initially charged with felony child abuse, Adrian Peterson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault in November in Texas.
article_snippet.sent: the NFL then suspended Adrian Peterson without pay and Adrian Peterson lost Adrian Peterson appeal of that sanction the next month.
article_snippet.sent: Though Adrian Peterson dodged jail time with Adrian Peterson no-contest plea, Adrian Peterson received probation, community service and a $4,000 fine.
highlights_snippet.sent: Adrian Peterson had been suspended after pleading guilty to misdemeanor reckless assault .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell requires Adrian Peterson to keep going to counseling, other treatment .
  