The Minnesota Vikings have made the decision to allow wide receiver N’Keal Harry to wear the No. 28 going forward, causing displeasure among fans.
No. 28 was famously worn by Vikings legend Adrian Peterson, who spent 10 years with the team, becoming their all-time leading rusher and one of the greatest rushers in NFL history. Peterson amassed over 11,000 yards, won three rushing titles, and had a record-breaking season in 2012 with 2,097 rushing yards, the second-most in league history for a single season.
Fans are frustrated that Peterson’s number has not been retired yet and are disappointed that it is being given to a wide receiver who may not even secure a spot on the roster.
See a sampling below:
Letting a wide receiver wear Adrian Peterson's number should be considered treason https://t.co/6jel1TyjsB
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) August 6, 2023
Not retiring 28 is one thing; plenty of great players in team history (Yary, Moss, Eller) don’t have their number retired
Reissuing 28 to a wide receiver? That’s absurd
And reissuing 28 to N’Keal freaking Harry? I’m disgusted https://t.co/avdYlBHZuT
— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) August 7, 2023
Letting a mid WR wear Adrian Peterson's number is crazy. Have some shame. https://t.co/um1giLA7jh
— Eric Ray (@EricRayweather) August 6, 2023
What are we doing here https://t.co/bY8099uDUm
— Big Game Bengal (@BengalYouTube) August 6, 2023
Peterson holds numerous rushing records for the Vikings, including the NFL record for most rushing yards in a game with 296 yards against the Chargers in 2007.
It is likely that Peterson will be recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame soon, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Vikings find a way to honor their rushing legend during that time.
However, it seems that retiring his jersey is not currently being considered.
Should the Vikings retire Adrian Peterson’s number?
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