Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Could Be Out For The Rest Of The Season After Opting To Have Surgery To Repair Meniscus

Peterson has what is known as "bucket handle tear." I'm told that's a minm of 3-4 months out & up 6months usually. Again Peterson has faith.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 21, 2016

#Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told me he's planning to have surgery on Thurs to repair his meniscus. He's "doing it with faith and optimism."

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 21, 2016

However, the "repair" of t/ meniscus, is a better for longterm health of t/ knee, so long as the surgeon feels good abt healing of indv tear

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 21, 2016

Stating again on my TL, healing for a repair of meniscus can be minm of 3-4 months & up to 6. Peterson will be an indv case. He's optimistic

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 21, 2016

#Vikings RB Adrian Peterson's surgery set for tomorrow morning, source said. It is a repair, not a trim. Holding out hope of playoff return.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 21, 2016