Vikings Peterson has torn meniscus

RB hasn’t been ruled out

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that running back Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Speaking to the media, Zimmer hasn’t ruled out Peterson for the game Sunday against Carolina and that the team was still exploring all the scenarios to treat the star running back.

“We’re going through the evaluation process.” – Coach Zimmer on @AdrianPeterson‘s torn meniscus

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 19, 2016

Peterson was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota’s 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. He needed crutches to exit U.S. Bank Stadium, but it does appear Peterson will be able to return at some point this season after initial fears that he tore his ACL.

Peterson has rushed for just 50 yards on 31 carries in the first two weeks.