Who is Adrian Peterson married to? All about family as former Vikings star arrested for DWI 

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Adrian Peterson at the Fanatics Fest 2024 in New York (Image via Getty)

Former NFL star Adrian Peterson is in legal trouble in Texas.

Ex-Minnesota Vikings running back was arrested on October 26, reportedly on charges of driving while intoxicated and 'unlawfully' carrying a weapon.

As per a preliminary report by TMZ, Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas, at 10 AM local time. He has since been booked on one charge of DWI and one charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon. US Weekly Magazine has reportedly verified the minutes of the incident with Fort Bend County jail records and confirmed the charges to be that of 'unlawful carrying (of a) weapon' and 'DWI'.

This isn't Peterson's first run-in with DWI this year. Earlier this year, as reported by the local news station KHOU 11, Peterson was arrested for the same charge after being found going 83 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Adrian Peterson with wife Ashley Brown at a promotional event in 2022 (Image via Getty)
Adrian Peterson with wife Ashley Brown at a promotional event in 2022 (Image via Getty)

Adrian Peterson's wife, Ashley Brown, seemingly supports her husband following these developments as she posted a throwback picture of him on the field, following the arrest.


Adrian Peterson's Family

Peterson first met his wife, Ashley Brown, during his college days at the University of Oklahoma. The couple dated on and off, but eventually married as Peterson gradually moved on to the NFL from college football. The ceremony was a closed affair, and the press only came to know about it days after they had exchanged rings.

Adrian and Ashley share three children, sons Adrian Peterson, Jr. and Axyl Eugene Peterson, and daughter Abrielle, who was born in 2023. Ashley shared the news of their third baby on her Instagram page,

Adrian has two other children from other women. Tragically, one of his sons, Tyrese Ruffin, was murdered by the boyfriend of the baby's mother in 2016.

Adrian Peterson and Ashley Brown at Peterson's child abuse case hearing in 2014 (Image via Getty)
Adrian Peterson and Ashley Brown at Peterson's child abuse case hearing in 2014 (Image via Getty)

In 2014, Adrian faced misdemeanor charges of reckless assault in Montgomery County for using a 'wooden switch' to 'discipline' his 4-year-old son. He pleaded 'no contest' and chose to settle the matter, for which he received a community service sentence and a one-season suspension from the NFL.

A native of Texas, Adrian has appeared in a total of 15 NFL seasons. The story is still developing.

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