NFL says Peterson son suffered `` criminal physical abuse '' Adrian Peterson 's will appeal Commissioner decision to suspend him without pay for earlier this year . Peterson had a felony child abuse charge lessened to misdemeanor reckless assault . Goodell : He did , however , attend via teleconference a Monday hearing aimed at determining if he could be taken off the commissioner 's exempt list . Rehab , counseling , obeying law and league policy will dictate reinstatement .
NFL says Peterson son suffered `` criminal physical abuse '' Adrian Peterson 's will appeal Commissioner decision to suspend him without pay for earlier this year . Peterson had a felony child abuse charge lessened to misdemeanor reckless assault . Goodell : Rehab , counseling , obeying law and league policy will dictate reinstatement .