Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (center) is seen following a court appearance last year in Conroe, Texas. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
Adrian Peterson
At a pre-Super Bowl news conference in Phoenix, Ariz., on Friday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said it's been a "tough year" for the League. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
The new NFL conduct policy includes a "baseline" suspension of six games without pay for a first violation of domestic abuse and sexual assault cases. Rick Osentoski/AP hide caption
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson arrives at the courthouse for an appearance Tuesday in Conroe, Texas. He pleaded no contest in his child abuse case, avoiding jail time. Pat Sullivan/AP hide caption
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson arrives at the courthouse for an appearance Tuesday in Conroe, Texas. He pleaded no contest in his child abuse case, avoiding jail time. Pat Sullivan/AP hide caption