Commissioner says Adrian Peterson 's son suffered ` ` criminal physical . '' Peterson will appeal NFL decision to suspend him without pay for season . Peterson had a felony child abuse charge lessened to misdemeanor reckless assault . Goodell : Rehab , counseling , the law and league policy will support reinstatement .
Commissioner says Adrian Peterson 's son suffered `` criminal physical abuse '' Peterson will appeal NFL decision to suspend him without pay for season . Peterson had a felony child abuse charge lessened to misdemeanor reckless assault . Goodell : Rehab , counseling , obeying law and league policy will dictate reinstatement .