It's a big night for one of the Vikings all-time greats.
Running back Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor at halftime of Monday night's game against Buffalo.
Peterson was drafted seventh overall by the Vikings in 2007 out of Oklahoma, and played 10 seasons for the franchise.
Peterson was a dominant force in his decade with the purple, an extremely rare combination of brute force and breakaway speed. He won the NFL MVP award in 2012 after rushing for 2,097 yards and nearly single-handedly carrying the Vikings into the playoffs.
That is the second most of all-time in a single season, trailing only Eric Dickerson's legendary 2,105 for the Rams in 1984. Only nine running backs in NFL history have cracked the 2,000 yard barrier.
The Texas native holds the top five single-game rushing yardage records in Vikings history. That included a still NFL record 296 yard explosion against the San Diego Chargers in his rookie campaign, including an astonishing 253 yards in the second half alone.
Peterson becomes the 29th member of the Vikings Ring of Honor. Ahead of the halftime enshrinement, Peterson received his signature Purple Jacket during a formal ceremony with team executives, coaches, and former teammates.
This ceremony arrives just ahead of Peterson becoming eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027, a sure bet for one of the league's greatest runners.
