NFL Players Union files lawsuit on behalf of Adrian Peterson
Posted: Dec 15, 2014 9:32 PM EST | Updated: Dec 15, 2014 9:59 PM EST
The NFL Players' Union filed a lawsuit claiming the league failed to honor a deal with suspended NFL star running back Adrian Peterson regarding his suspension for abusing his son.
The former star claims the NFL promised him a 2-game suspension, not the indefinite ban he is now serving.
Peterson's lawyers say a November 12th phone call between Peterson and an NFL executive proves it.
The six-time All-Pro pleaded no contest with no jail time for beating his four-year-old son with a switch.
Peterson lost his suspension appeal Friday.
The lawsuit says the NFL has been inconsistent in its punishments.
The former star claims the NFL promised him a 2-game suspension, not the indefinite ban he is now serving.
Peterson's lawyers say a November 12th phone call between Peterson and an NFL executive proves it.
The six-time All-Pro pleaded no contest with no jail time for beating his four-year-old son with a switch.
Peterson lost his suspension appeal Friday.
The lawsuit says the NFL has been inconsistent in its punishments.
