NFL legend Adrian Peterson says he was never in trouble and that some of his football trophies were mistakenly put up for auction.
Peterson’s numerous prizes, including the 2007 Rookie of the Year trophy and the 2012 MVP trophy, will be auctioned off this week, with the former running back earning an annual salary of $100 million during his NFL career. Despite this, there was speculation that he would be left penniless. .
In an Instagram video, Peterson said the company contracted to organize the storage unit violated instructions and put the items up for sale.
“I would like to clarify recent rumors and media reports,” Peterson said.
“A real estate sales company included some of my trophies in the sale without my permission, despite my clear instructions to leave my personal items untouched. Since they have not done so, I am planning to take legal action.”
A representative for Peterson told TMZ. The company said it has contacted the company in question, Texmax Auctions, multiple times about resolving the issue, but has not received a response.
“It was my mistake to trust this company without supervision. I allowed them into some storage units with clear instructions,” Peterson continued in the video. .
“They did something clearly illegal. I want to emphasize that I am financially stable and have no intention of ever selling off my hard-earned trophies. And if I were to sell them… If I’m going to sell them, I know people who can sell them. I’m not going to go online and sell my personal items, so please understand that.”
Peterson rushed for nearly 15,000 yards in his career from 2007-21, including 10 seasons with the Vikings.
He appeared in the Pro Bowl seven times and was named All-Pro four times.
