Former NFL Star Adrian Peterson Arrested Again for DWI, Gun Charges in Texas

Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas, on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, marking his second DWI arrest within seven months. The 40-year-old, who played college football at Oklahoma and spent the first decade of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, has faced ongoing legal and personal challenges after his football career ended. Earlier in 2025, Peterson was arrested in Minneapolis under similar charges following a speeding incident while attending a Vikings NFL draft party. His recent months have also included a physical altercation during a poker game in Houston, which led to a Celebrity Boxing contract, although he has struggled in the boxing ring. Despite these troubles, Peterson remains renowned for his NFL achievements, including rushing over 2,000 yards in a single season and amassing nearly 15,000 career yards and 120 touchdowns. The arrests and incidents have raised concerns about Peterson's adjustment to life after professional football.