Right now, the mood around the Minnesota Vikings is far from cheerful. The team sits at 3-4, trying to find its rhythm. And now, things off the field just got heavier for the Purple and Gold. Over the weekend, news broke that their legendary running back, Adrian Peterson, was arrested.

Early Sunday morning in Sugar Land, things took an unexpected turn for the former MVP. The city known for its calm neighborhoods suddenly had flashing red and blue lights surrounding one of football’s biggest names. Fans were left stunned, asking one question: what happened this time?

Police confirmed that Peterson was taken into custody around 9:30 a.m. on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon. That’s all they’ve shared for now.

The Sugar Land Police Department said they couldn’t share more details since the investigation is still ongoing.

In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is considered a Class B misdemeanor, while carrying a weapon illegally is a Class A misdemeanor.

Currently, it is unclear whether Peterson received bail or was released. Everything about his case remains under wraps, at least for the moment. However, sadly, this isn’t Adrian Peterson’s first brush with DWI charges this year.

Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI after Vikings draft party

It was supposed to be a night of celebration. Instead, it turned into a headline that left Vikings fans speechless. Back in April, Peterson got arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Minnesota after appearing at an NFL draft party for Vikings fans. The player was booked at 5:16 a.m. and released from custody at 7:31 a.m. on a $4,000 bond.

The 40-year-old faced a fourth-degree misdemeanor charge of driving while impaired and a court date in Minneapolis on May 9. State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee told the Minnesota Star Tribune that a trooper observed Peterson driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone and administered a preliminary breath test that measured his blood alcohol content at 0.14%.

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The legal limit for driving in Minnesota is 0.08%. That’s nearly double the limit, and it paints a concerning picture for the former MVP.

Peterson’s back-to-back DWI arrests in 2025 have cast a shadow over his legacy and shaken Vikings fans. With the investigation still unfolding, the legal and reputational fallout could deepen in the weeks ahead.