“The truth behind Adrian Peterson’s current financial situation is more than is being reported at this time,” Carlson said in a statement. “Because of ongoing legal matters, I am unable to go into detail, but I will say this is yet another situation of an athlete trusting the wrong people and being taken advantage of by those he trusted. Adrian and his family look forward to sharing further details when appropriate.”

Peterson won’t be getting his weekly game check until September.

The Hall of Fame bound running back  signed a two-year, $5.03 million deal with Washington back in March that included $1.5 million in guaranteed money. 

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