Adrian Peterson to Be Inducted Into Vikings Ring of Honor

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Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the Minnesota Vikings' Ring of Honor in 2026. The ceremony will occur during halftime of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium, with the exact date yet to be announced.

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Adrian Peterson is the 2026 inductee into the Vikings Ring of Honor
Ceremony will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium during halftime
He holds nearly all rushing records for the Vikings
Peterson was the NFL MVP in 2012
He ranks fifth in NFL history with 14,918 career rushing yards

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is likely to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible for the Class of 2027 the next time the committee votes. Before he gets to Canton, however, he’s going to be enshrined in the place where he made his name in the NFL. The Vikings have announced that Peterson will be the team’s 2026 inductee into the Ring of Honor. The ceremony will take place at halftime of one of the team’s games at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, the date of which has yet to be determined. The team informed Peterson of the honor when they brought him in to talk to the team’s rookies, as you can see in the video below. Peterson, who will be the 29th member of the Ring of Honor, was selected 7th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Vikings out of Oklahoma, and holds pretty much every meaningful rushing record in franchise history. He carried the ball 2,418 times for the Vikings for 11,747 yards, which is nearly 5,000 yards more than the next-closest Viking (Robert Smith with 6,818). Peterson’s 102 career touchdowns in a Vikings uniform puts him second in franchise history in that category behind Cris Carter’s 110. Peterson is also the last non-quarterback to be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, as he won the award in 2012. That season, he ran for 2,097 yards, just shy of Eric Dickerson’s single-season record, less than a full season after tearing his ACL. For his career, Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards, a total that stands as the fifth-most in NFL history. Congratulations to Adrian Peterson on being named the newest member of the Minnesota Vikings’ Ring of Honor!

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When will Adrian Peterson be inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor?

Adrian Peterson's induction into the Vikings Ring of Honor is scheduled for 2026, during halftime of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

What records does Adrian Peterson hold with the Minnesota Vikings?

Adrian Peterson holds nearly all significant rushing records for the Vikings, including 11,747 rushing yards and 102 career touchdowns.

What notable achievements did Adrian Peterson have during his NFL career?

Adrian Peterson was the NFL MVP in 2012 and rushed for 2,097 yards that season, just short of the single-season record.

Adrian Peterson to Be Inducted Into Vikings Ring of Honor

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