Adrian Peterson turned down spot on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ before signing with Titans

Adrian Peterson will make his return to the NFL on Sunday evening when his new Titans squad takes on the Rams in Los Angeles. The long run Corridor of Fame operating again was shortly signed by Tennessee within the aftermath of Derrick Henry’s foot damage that probably places an finish to his season. Whereas this was Peterson’s first true alternative to return again into the league, he did produce other choices obtainable to him. 

Peterson’s agent, Ron Slavin of SportStars, informed Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network that because the operating again was coaching in an try and play in his fifteenth season, a consultant from “Dancing with the Stars” reached out to see if he could be desirous about a stint on the present. With “Dancing with the Stars” being one of many extra common reveals on TV and several other hundred thousand {dollars} to be made with an look, it was definitely value contemplating. 

Nevertheless, on condition that this name got here in early September, Peterson wished to place his full consideration in the direction of attempting to latch on with a workforce and proceed his enjoying profession. As Peterson turned down that chance, issues finally aligned the place he was capable of get again into the league as he is set to assist Tennessee’s operating sport attempt to cushion the blow of dropping their point of interest of the offense in Henry. 

Peterson was initially signed to the Titans follow squad following a exercise and has since been elevated to the energetic roster. 

“I really feel good,” Peterson stated this week. “In the event that they name my quantity, I will go on the market and contribute any manner that I can. I do a terrific job of maintaining myself ready for a second like this.”

Peterson spent all of final season with the Detroit Lions. In 16 video games (10 begins), he totaled 604 yards dashing and 7 touchdowns. He additionally added 12 catches on 18 targets for 101 yards.