His reinstatement also hinges on his rehabilitation , how he cares for his children and whether he commits further violations of the law or league policy , the letter stated . 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 . '' 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 .