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Peterson continues to rehab from surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments he suffered in his left knee on Dec. 24. It's no secret that Peterson is eager to get back as soon as possible, but the Vikings doctors and athletic trainers are intent on making sure he doesn't come back too soon and suffer a setback. HC Leslie Frazier sounded confident, but cautious, as he discussed Peterson's situation. "He looks good," Frazier said. "But based on where he is today, everything is moving in the right direction. I don't know if we'll put him on the practice field anytime soon when we get to Mankato."
Reported by 1500ESPN.com
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Frazier added: "Everything indicates there's a very good chance he may be ready for that Jacksonville game (to open the regular season on Sept. 9). We're still far enough out that you really can't say that right now. ..." Reading between the lines, 1500ESPN.com's Judd Zulgad suggests it seems like the Vikings' plan right now might be to open camp with Peterson on the physically unable to perform list. That move would make him ineligible to practice and not open the door for Peterson to talk his way onto the field. Remember: The Vikings signed Peterson to a seven-year, $96 million deal last September that includes $36 million in guarantees. So it' safe to say the Vikings main worry is the 27-year-old Peterson returns to his previous form and not that he attempts to come back too quick.
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