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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Yankees Jerseys China . - Adrian Peterson has been away from the Minnesota Vikings for almost two months.If hes allowed back this season, teammates would welcome him without hesitation.That was the consensus from players as they left the practice field Tuesday, shortly before Peterson avoided jail time and a trial on the child abuse charge against him with a plea agreement in Texas. No special address or apology would be necessary, they said.Guys have chatted amongst each other, and I dont think theres anyone in that locker room that would need to hear from him, tight end Kyle Rudolph said. We all know the kind of person Adrian is, and I feel like hes proven that over his time here.So now the question is whether he will return to the Vikings this season. He has been on paid leave, making more than $690,000 each week, via a special roster exemption issued by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.That hiatus was the result of an intense deliberation by the team, the league, the union and Peterson, after the Vikings initially announced Sept. 15 he would be back in the lineup as usual after sitting out the teams Sept. 14 home opener against New England on the heels of the indictment. The public backlash to that decision was swift and strong, prompting the NFL and the Vikings to reconsider and shelve him while his case played out.Now after his plea agreement, the focus of Petersons unprecedented story has shifted from the courtroom back to the league.We will review the matter, including the court record, and then make a determination on his status. We cannot provide a timetable, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said.Earlier in the day, prior to the plea agreement, Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the organization would withhold comment on Petersons situation until its appropriate to speak. About five hours after Petersons court appearance, the Vikings issued a 20-word statement acknowledging the plea agreement and delaying comment until the appropriate time.NFLPA spokesman George Atallah declined to comment. Petersons agent, Ben Dogra, said he wasnt prepared to discuss anything at this time but would gladly do so at the appropriate time.The nameplate is still on Petersons cubicle in the locker room, filled with equipment just the way he left it. The offence has been different, of course, but with elusive rookie Jerick McKinnon and powerful overachiever Matt Asiata the backfield has been the least of the teams concerns since Peterson was placed on leave.McKinnon has two 100-yard performances and a total of 446 yards rushing, plus 106 yards receiving.I think we have a nice combination going with him and Matt, two different styles, Spielman said. Everybodys seen what Matt can do last year when he got the opportunity and some of the things hes doing this year.Asiata has a pair of three-touchdown games, with 277 yards rushing and 199 yards receiving.Though Peterson would first have to prove he stayed in playing shape, his return would certainly reduce the workload for both Asiata and McKinnon. But despite the hit his image has taken in public, Peterson has long been a revered presence on the team, not to mention an elite talent.Wed be happy to have him back. Hes a leader on this team, McKinnon said, adding: Obviously if Adrian comes back hes going to be the starting running back. Its just one of those things where everybody has a role. Got to accept it.Peterson sent coach Mike Zimmer a message before the Sept. 28 game against Atlanta that was shared with the team. Many players have kept in touch with him since he was put on leave.Hes one of the best players in the world, and hes obviously somebody whos meant a lot to this community, meant a lot for the team, fullback Jerome Felton said. Hes one of our leaders. He was up here in the off-season. People follow his lead because of how hard he works. So itd be pretty nice to add that back into the team.Said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater: If he does come back, Im pretty sure everyone would still take him in and welcome him with open arms.___AP Pro Football Writer Howard Fendrich in Washington and Associated Press Writer Juan Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.___AP NFL websites: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Mike Ford Jersey .K. Subban has picked the right time of the year to go on an offensive tear. Bobby Murcer Jersey . -- Crystal Webster avoided elimination at the 2013 Capital One Road to the Roar Olympic pre-trial curling tournament with an 8-5 win over Amber Holland on Thursday. https://www.cheapyankees.com/281g-joe-torre-jersey-yankees.html .com Tours season-opening Colombia Championship on Sunday, breaking the course record with an 8-under 63 in the completion of the third round before rain washed out play.New Orleans. LA (SportsNetwork.com) - It may only be a $40,000 allowance race but Thursdays sixth race at Fair Grounds has drawn an excellent field of seven for the 5 1/2-furlong turf event. Breaking from the rail will be 2012 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint runner-up Unbridleds Note, the 2-1 second pick and a horse going for his first win of the year. Trained by Steve Asmussen for Mike McCarty, Unbridleds Note was fourth in last years Turf Sprint at Santa Anita as the 5-1 third choice less than two lengths behind repeat winner Mizdirection. His most recent victory came last December in Santa Anitas Daytona Stakes on turf as the 3-2 favorite. The 5-year-old was third on Oct. 31 in the Damascus Stakes on the Breeders Cup Friday undercard at Santa Anita. Back in February, Unbridleds Note posted consecutive fourth-place finishes in Santa Anitas Arcadia and Joe Hernandez Stakes. Sidelined until September, Unbridleds Note came back with a ninth in the Eddie D. Stakes. He has earned $665,517 from 20 career starts with five wins, three seconds and five thirds. Sum of the Parts, owned by End Zone Athletics and trained by Karl Broberg, is the 9-5 morning line favorite coming off a front-running local win on Nov. 29. The 5-year-old was claimed out of the race from longtime ttrainer Tom Amoss. New York Yankees Gear. Well see how he does, Broberg said. Hopefully he wont regress in our hands. It came up tough, but we may be the controlling speed. Sum of the Parts will be ridden by Chris Rosier from post 4 after breaking from the outside post in his recent win. The 5-year-old has won nine of 25 lifetime starts for $876,189. Gantry, owned by Brittlyn Stable, is the 5-2 third selection in the turf allowance and will have Miguel Mena in the saddle from post 6. Mena fills in for the injured Richard Eramia who was hurt on Nov. 29 after his mount, Atoof, got spooked and threw the jockey after the days fourth race. The 7-year-old gelding was unable to repeat in the tracks Thanksgiving Handicap on Nov. 27 when he finished fifth out of seven. However, Gantrys last win came in the Colonel Power Stakes on March 15 over the same course and distance. Gantry has won 10 of 26 career starts for $824,331. Here is the field from the rail out: Unbridleds Note, Robby Albarado, 2-1; Rhetorical, Francisco Torres, 20-1; Voodoo Storm, Martin Pedroza, 12-1; Sum of the Parts, Chris Rosier, 9-5; Win Lion Win, Kerwin Clark, 12-1; Gantry, Miguel Mena, 5-2 and Solar Charge, Chris Landeros, 12-1. Post time Thursday will be approximately 4:50 p.m. ET. ' ' '