EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson made another step in his recovery from knee surgery Monday at Winter Park when he was allowed to take contact.
Not full contact, not yet. Vikings defenders were given the green light to hit Peterson above the waist, but they weren't allowed to drive him into the ground. Now coach Leslie Frazier and the Vikings coaching and medical staffs will see how Peterson's left knee responds.
"Today is another step in the process," Frazier said.
Know this: Peterson was excited about the decision.
"He told (running backs coach) James Saxon, he said, 'Coach, you better tell those defenders to buckle up,' " Frazier said. "I knew it would get him fired up. He did pretty good. We'll see how he feels."
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It is a significant step in a process that has had Peterson ahead of the rehab curve all the way through. He was allowed to return to practice two weeks ago.
