Adrian Peterson's father, Nelson, overcomes a past in turmoil
Nelson Peterson, once a crack dealer jailed for eight years, reestablishes ties with his son Adrian Peterson as the NFL star-to-be shines at the Vikings draft weekend. Adrian credits faith and family for overcoming a life of tragedy including his brother's death and his stepbrother's shooting.
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Chiefs trade Sims and release Hicks in reshuffle
Kansas City Chiefs ship defensive tackle Ryan Sims to Tampa Bay for a future draft pick while releasing defensive end Eric Hicks after nine seasons. The moves come as the club vows a youth movement following draft picks including Claude Turk McBride. Hicks, a 1998 undrafted signee, is active in charity with the Hicks for Hearts Foundation.
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Panthers Release Keyshawn Johnson After Draft Move
Carolina parts with Keyshawn Johnson as Dwayne Jarrett joins the team in the draft. Johnson, 34, had 70 receptions for 815 yards and four touchdowns last season and is the 16th player with 800 career catches. The Panthers add Ryne Robinson to bolster receiving depth alongside Steve Smith, Drew Carter, and Keary Colbert.
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NFLPA countersues six players over alleged fraud scheme
The NFL Players Association files a countersuit in Atlanta accusing Steve Atwater Ray Crockett Al Smith Blaine Bishop Carlos Emmons and Clyde Simmons of breach of contract after a prior lawsuit by six players seeking more than 20 million tied to a hedge fund manager Kirk Wright. Wright is jailed on federal fraud charges awaiting trial. Marcus Vick parts with the Miami Dolphins along with Manny Wright and Bobby Ilwachuk WU.
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