Peterson compares his indictment to Ferguson

Adrian Peterson remains suspended by the NFL until at least the end of the season. (USATSI)

On Monday, a grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., declined to indict Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown, causing riots in and around the city throughout the night.

Many sports figures took to Twitter to comment on the situation, including Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who -- for whatever reason -- decided to liken the situation to his own off-field problems.

The GRAND JURY DECIDED NOT TO INDICT ME TOO! But that changed a week LATER! MAYBE,BUT NOT LIKELY N THIS CASE #PUTyourTrustNGODnotINtheWORLD!

— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) November 25, 2014

While there might be some legal connection here, it's tenuous at best.

And it's pretty thoughtless of Peterson to compare the two situations, especially in the heat of the moment with the press conference and looting/burning going down in Ferguson.

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Lions RB Reggie Bush (ankle/back) limited Tuesday



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