Adrian Peterson will be spending Thanksgiving with his family-a surprising turn of events considering the legal clouds hanging over him. Just weeks after being arrested in Texas on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of a weapon, the former NFL star has been granted court permission to travel to Oklahoma for the holiday. For someone who has faced serious legal scrutiny over the past months, this decision gives him a short reprieve, at least for now. Adrian Peterson granted holiday travel despite legal trouble According to court filings, Adrian Peterson asked the judge to let him travel to Oklahoma from November 23 through December 1 to spend Thanksgiving with his family. The judge approved the request, under strict conditions. One was that Peterson must surrender any firearms, abstain from drugs or alcohol. He should submit to random testing, and stay within state boundaries unless granted permission. He also must check in with his pre-trial officer within 24 hours of his return. The approval came even though he is currently facing DWI and weapon charges in Texas. This isn't his first run-in with the law this year. In April, he was arrested in Minnesota after being stopped for speeding, clocked at 83 mph in a 55 mph zone, and subsequently failed a breathalyzer test, coming back with a .14 blood alcohol content. The recent arrest in Sugar Land, Texas, was more serious. Police found him asleep at the wheel of an SUV at a gas station early in the morning. Reports say he admitted to drinking two or three shots earlier that day after playing in a poker game, and field sobriety tests allegedly showed clear signs of impairment. A handgun was also found inside his vehicle by officers. With the severity of the charges and this being his second DWI arrest in 2025 alone, many would have thought such a request for travel would be denied. Instead, the court's decision appears to reflect a judgment that Adrian Peterson does not constitute a flight risk or threat, at least under the conditions set. Public reaction has been mixed; some view it as approval to be compassionate to allow family time during holidays, while others question whether someone with such charges should be granted mobility. Over the next few months, Adrian Peterson will have a very critical court hearing. He will have to tread very carefully if he is to hope for full compliance with the court's conditions-any misstep could jeopardize not only his freedom but also this new opportunity to be with loved ones.