Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on Sunday in Texas. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The arrest occurred in Sugar Land, Texas, around 10 a.m. This is the latest in a series of legal issues for the 39-year-old retired football star.
According to local booking records, Peterson was charged with two counts of DWI and one weapon charge. Authorities have not yet released specific details about the traffic stop.
This is his second alcohol-related arrest in 2025. In April, he was arrested in Minnesota for DWI after being clocked driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone. In that incident, his blood alcohol concentration was reportedly nearly twice the legal limit.
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— TMZ (@TMZ) October 26, 2025Adrian Peterson is one of the most accomplished running backs in NFL history. He played 15 seasons, most notably with the Minnesota Vikings. He won the NFL MVP award in 2012 and ranks fifth in all-time career rushing yards. However, his personal life has often been marked by legal troubles.
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In 2014, he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanour reckless assault charge for disciplining his son. He was also arrested in 2022 following a domestic disturbance on a flight, though those charges were later dropped. The latest arrest introduces more serious legal challenges for the former athlete.
