Adrian Peterson Gets Into Brawl at Poker Tournament
NFL legend Adrian Peterson had a rough night at the poker table.
In a video obtained by TMZ Sports, Peterson can be seen getting into a fist fight with another player while taking part in a poker tournament.
While we do know there was some kind of dispute between the two players, it isn't clear exactly what was at the heart of it.
Nevertheless, punches were thrown and the fight made its way around the entire poker room. By the looks of it, Peterson's opponent put up a better fight than one would expect against a physically fit former professional athlete.
Former #NFL superstar #AdrianPeterson got into a fistfight with a poker player following a dispute over a hand ... and #TMZSports has obtained video of the tussle. pic.twitter.com/WdhcZFHwBt
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 19, 2025
Anyone who has ever played poker before knows the game can drive you to borderline insanity. Now, those situations very rarely ever lead to fisticuffs, but clearly this was one of those instances.
Peterson enjoyed a long NFL career that spanned three different decades and 15 years in total. He last played a snap in the league in 2021 as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.
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Peterson rose to fame during his days with the Minnesota Vikings, where he posted seven 1,000-yard seasons, including a 2,000-yard rushing season in 2012, something nine running backs have ever accomplished.
Now, Peterson is making a name for himself in the poker world, but for the wrong reason. Somewhere, Phil Hellmuth is shaking his head in disgust.