Peterson hearing end after 2 hours

Published 9:57 am Friday, December 5, 2014

NEW YORK — Adrian Peterson’s appeal hearing concluded Thursday in New York after about two hours, with the primary focus on testimony from NFL executive Troy Vincent, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.

Peterson is seeking reinstatement after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for the final six games of the regular season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Goodell also toldPeterson he will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15.

“We want a fair process for Adrian and neutral arbitration for all players,” said George Atallah, the assistant executive of external affairs for the NFL Players Association. “That is something we should all agree on.”

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The NFL declined comment.

The 2012 NFL MVP hasn’t played for the Minnesota Vikings since Week 1 after he was charged with child abuse in Texas.

If Peterson is granted reinstatement, it’s unlikely he’ll play this season. The Vikings are 5-7 and took heat for initially reinstating him to the roster in September.