Things have taken a sad turn for one of the best running backs in NFL history.
According to a report from ESPN, Adrian Peterson, known mostly for his time with the Minnesota Vikings, has been ordered by a judge in Houston to turn over multiple assets to work towards paying off a debt worth over an estimated $12 million.
This order was requested in July by court-appointed receiver, Robert Berleth, who said that Peterson “is known to have numerous assets” at his home in Missouri City, Texas.
On Monday, the Houston judge ordered Fort Bend County constables to accompany Berleth to Peterson’s home to keep things from escalating.
What’s sad in all of this is that Peterson is a victim himself.
The former league star’s debt issues began when he took out a loan from a lending company in 2016. This was a business loan orchestrated by his former financial advisor Jeff Wiseman for a company the two were involved in.
Peterson was the majority owner, making him the guarantor, and financially responsible party for the collateral. Although Wiseman advised Peterson to take out the loan, he has not faced or assumed any responsibility concerning the matter.
Hopefully, Peterson can serve as an example so that others can avoid similar situations.
About Qwame Skinner
Qwame Skinner has loved both writing and sports his entire life. In addition to his sports coverage at Comeback Media, Qwame writes novels, and his debut; The First Casualty, an adult fantasy, is out now.