According to a report the Vikings 'don't forsee' Adrian Peterson 'in their future.' (Getty)
Adrian Peterson's season is in serious jeopardy as he remains on the Commissioner Exempt list after an indictment for child-abuse charges. He continues to collect money from the Vikings but remains deactivated.
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Peterson "is in denial" about his short- and long-term future in Minnesota.
"Several league sources say Adrian Peterson has not come to grips with the fact that his 2014 has all but officially ended," Mortensen said Sunday morning. "His goal to break Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record is now a fading dream. And his future is in doubt after being indicted for these child abuse charges related to inflicting injuries on his four-year old son."
A source told Mortensen that Peterson "really doesn't get it" and "he is in denial" when it comes to his future with the Vikings and the 2014 season.
Additionally, it's possible Peterson's time in Minnesota will end sooner than expected. Mortensen reported the Vikings "themselves do not foresee Peterson in their future."
Regardless of what happens with Peterson's legal case he'll face discipline from the league; Mort noted it "will be severe" and it makes sense given Roger Goodell specifically mention "child abuse" during his press conference on Friday.
It's entirely possible we've seen the end of All Day in Minnesota.
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Report: Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles not expecting to play vs. Dolphins
When doubt is expressed about a player's Sunday status, that doubt usually comes from anonymous sources or beat writers. Rarely do you see the doubt expressed by the player at the heart of the matter. But according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, that seems to be the case with Jamaal Charles.Rapoport tweeted this morning that Charles doesn't expect to play against the Dolphins this afternoon. He will test out his injured ankle in pregame warmups, but odds are Knile Davis will get the start and a lot of touches.
Rapoport also says that Charles' injury is more of a bruise than a high ankle sprain, which explains why he was able to return to practice so quickly. However, it's probably best that the Chiefs hold him back today. The season is still young, and they don't need to risk their best player, especially with such a quality backup like Davis available. Davis scored twice and caught six passes in relief of Foster last week. He is a high-end RB2 in all formats. Although this game doesn't kick off until late in the afternoon, this report makes it pretty safe to unleash Davis in your lineups. You can basically lock him into 20-25 touches.
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