Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been mandated by a Texas judge to surrender personal assets to address a debt exceeding $12 million.
This decision follows a court-appointed receiver’s efforts to recover funds related to a judgment from a lawsuit involving a $5.2 million loan from a Pennsylvania lending company that Peterson failed to repay. The outstanding debt has more than doubled due to accrued interest and fees.
Receiver Robert Berleth requested in July that a judge authorize constable accompaniment to Peterson’s residence in Missouri City, a Houston suburb, to inventory and seize assets for sale. Berleth emphasized the need for constables to maintain order and prevent interference during the asset seizure process.
On Monday, the judge issued an order granting Berleth’s request for constable assistance.
Peterson’s attorneys did not respond immediately to emails seeking comment on Tuesday. Earlier this year, Peterson’s legal team sought a court order to halt the auction of items seized from storage units, including Peterson’s 2007 NFL “Rookie of the Year” trophy. In February, a judge agreed to stop the sale of these items.
Peterson, who made seven Pro Bowls during his 10 years with the Minnesota Vikings and was named NFL MVP by the Associated Press in 2012, later played for six other teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders, and Detroit Lions.
