Adrian Peterson's Contract With Nike Is Terminated

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The shoe company, which previously suspended its contract with the Minnesota Vikings running back in September, has dropped him as the spokesman.

November 7, 2014

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Adrian Peterson was dropped by Nike after entering a no contest plea in his child abuse case. A spokesperson for the shoe and apparel company confirmed the news on Thursday, November 6.

Nike, which previously suspended its arrangement with Adrian on September 17 after he was indicted in Texas for allegedly beating his 4-year-old son with a switch, said in a statement, "Adrian Peterson is no longer a Nike athlete."

Adrian, who previously lost endorsement deal with Castrol and EpiPen, is the fourth athlete who lost a deal with the shoe company this year. Previously, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius and UFC fighter Jon Jones were also dropped by Nike.

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Adrian avoided jail time after pleading no contest to a felony charge of child abuse on Tuesday. The Minnesota Vikings running back was put on probation, fined $4,000 and ordered to serve 80 hours of community service.

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