Adrian Peterson must hand over assets to pay off debts | NFL

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was ordered by a Houston judge to turn over numerous assets to settle a debt estimated at more than $12 million. Court-appointed bankruptcy trustee Robert Berleth requested the order in July, saying Peterson “is known to own numerous assets” at his Missouri City, Texas, home. The Houston judge on Monday ordered police officers in Fort Bend County, Texas, to accompany Berleth to Peterson's residence to keep the peace. Peterson's debt problems began when he took out a $5.2 million loan from a Pennsylvania loan company in 2016. The amount has grown due to interest and legal fees, resulting in an $8.3 million judgment against him in 2021. “To date, no offsets have been made against that judgment,” the bankruptcy trustee stated in the July court filing. Peterson, 39, last played in the NFL during the 2021 season. A 2012 NFL MVP, four-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Peterson led the league in rushing three times in his 15-year career. He is the fifth-leading player of all time with 14,918 rushing yards and 90 touchdowns in 184 career games (167 starts) for seven teams, most notably the Minnesota Vikings (2007-16). –Field Level Media