Adrian Peterson’s Poker Game Brawl Caught on Video in Houston

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson found himself in a heated scuffle during a high-stakes poker game in Houston this May, with video evidence capturing the chaotic moment. The altercation, sparked by a disagreement over cards, saw Peterson and another player exchanging blows, leaving both with facial injuries. The 37-second clip, though brief, shows punches flying near Peterson’s face, though he later claimed his injury came from a tumble into a chair.

Peterson, the former Minnesota Vikings star and 2012 NFL MVP, admitted to having a few drinks but insisted alcohol didn’t fuel the fight. Instead, he described the incident as a "brother situation," emphasizing that he and the other man, someone he knew, quickly patched things up. "We agreed to disagree, threw some blows, and that was it," Peterson said, expressing regret but noting no arrests were made.

This isn’t Peterson’s first brush with controversy this year. In April, the seven-time Pro Bowler was arrested on a DWI charge after attending an NFL Draft party in Minnesota. Peterson, a Texas native, spent a decade with the Vikings before bouncing around to teams like the Saints, Cardinals, and Seahawks. Despite his storied career, these recent incidents cast a shadow over his off-field legacy.