Adrian Peterson is not happy about recent reports that he was selling many of his high-dollar NFL trophies in an upcoming estate sale due to significant debt he’s facing.
According to multiple reports, Peterson, a former NFL running back, accumulated more than $100 million in salary over his career. However, despite his impressive earnings, he found himself in a dire financial situation at the end of his career. Peterson was facing several massive debts that he needed to pay off, leaving him with very little to show for his years of hard work on the field.
Things have only gotten worse in 2021 after a New York state judge ruled on Wednesday that Peterson must pay a Pennsylvania lender $8.3 million because of a loan he defaulted on, according to Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic. Peterson is said to have borrowed $5.2 million from the lender in 2016 and defaulted on his loan. The $8.3 million figure includes interest and late fees.
Despite making a decent amount of money during his appearance on Dancing With The Stars, Adrian Peterson has now made the tough decision to part ways with a number of his cherished possessions. He has opted to organize an estate auction, where a vast collection of his personal memorabilia and clothing articles will be up for sale. This is an opportunity for fans and collectors alike to acquire unique items that hold special meaning to Peterson.
Several reports noted some of Peterson’s most notable accomplishments are available for purchase on an auction page. Specifically, Peterson’s trophies for Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and Offensive Player of the Year can be obtained by the highest bidder. Moreover, the auction also features a plethora of Peterson’s personal items, including clothing, jerseys, cleats, and autographed memorabilia. If you’re a fan of the legendary football player, this is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of his history.
Adrian Peterson Taking Legal Action Against Company He Hired To Handle Estate Sale, Claims He’s Financially Stable
Hours after rumors and reports surfaced Peterson was selling his most prized NFL trophies due to financial hardship, AD took to social media to set the record straight.
“I want to clarify recent rumors and media reports,” Peterson said. “An estate sale company without my authorization included some of my trophies in a sale, despite clear instructions to leave personal items untouched. I did not authorize the sale of any of my trophies and I will be taking legal action. Trusting this company without supervision was my mistake. We allowed them to go into several of our storage units with clear instructions. They clearly did something unlawful.”
Adrian Peterson then reiterates he isn’t facing the reported financial issues.
“I want to emphasize I am financially stable and would never sell off my hard-earned trophies. If I was going to sell them , I know people I was going to sell them to, I wouldn’t go online and sell them randomly, so let that sink in. It’s concerning that the media outlets didn’t verify this information with my publicist or me, because a lot of you guys have my number. But you know, it is what it is, I just wanted to address this and put it in my own words because people have been texting me the last hour. I’m going to go upstairs and continue to praise God. I’m not going to let the Devil win.”
