Peterson carried the ball 16 times for 81 yards with a touchdown and caught 4-of-6 targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss at Denver.

Peterson was bottled up until the fourth quarter when he ripped off a 48-yard touchdown up the middle on fourth down. Meanwhile, Jerrick McKinnon and Matt Asiata combined to touch the ball just two times for nine yards. The Vikings have a bye next week, before facing the Chiefs in Week 6.

Peterson racked up 126 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries in Sunday's home win over the Chargers.

All Day was held in check in the season opener at San Francisco, but in the last two games he has exploded for 318 total yards and a pair of touchdowns. He was not targeted with a pass after reeling in five balls in the first two games, but his 6.3 yards per carry and a couple of trips to the end zone more than made up for his lack of involvement in that department. Peterson will continue to get as many touches as he can handle as the focal point of the Vikings offense, and he will be leaned upon once again as they travel to take on the Broncos in Week 4.

Peterson rushed for 134 yards on 29 carries and added 58 receiving yards on two catches in Sunday's win over Detroit.

Peterson put the concerns that were raised by Week 1's 31-yard performance to rest on Sunday. Though he has entered the dreaded age 30 season and played in just his third game in Norv Turner's offense, Peterson showed that he can still be the focal point of an offense and take over a game. If that sounds like a bit of a blast from the past, you aren't mistaken. Sunday was Peterson's first 100-yard game since Week 13 of the 2013 season.

Peterson rushed 10 times for 31 yards and caught three passes (on three targets) for 21 yards in Monday night's loss to the 49ers.

Peterson found little room to run in his first regular season game since Week 1 of last year. The Vikings' bell cow was only handed 10 carries, which limited his opportunities to make a play, but the 49ers' defense kept him bottled nonetheless. In fact, Peterson's longest run was only nine yards. On the back of that performance, he'll look forward to improving his stock in Week 2 against Detroit.

Peterson (thigh) dressed and warmed up before Thursday's preseason game, but did not play, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

Peterson left a practice in early August with a thigh bruise, but he's practiced since and his participation in pregame activities show it shouldn't be an issue for Week 1 of the regular season.

Peterson (thigh) participated in individual drills in Monday's practice, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

He's not back to fully practicing after leaving practice early with a a minor injury to his right thigh Tuesday, but the injury doesn't look like it will impact his status for the start of the regular season. The Vikings had already said Peterson wouldn't play in preseason games before training camp started, so there's no chance he'll aggravate the injury in an exhibition contest.

Peterson did not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers.

The Vikings appear intent on sitting their star running back throughout the preseason. Peterson did not practice Wednesday after he sustained a minor injury to his right thigh Tuesday, but the injury appears to have no impact on his availability. Further, Peterson said if the same ailment had occurred during the regular season, he would not miss a game.

Peterson (thigh) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

After suffering a "minor" thigh bruise Tuesday, it's no surprise that Peterson is taking a seat just one day later. No matter how the ailment heals in the short term, he'll likely remain on the sideline for Saturday's game against the Buccaneers, as he has in each of the past three preseasons.

Peterson left Tuesday's practice due a minor thigh bruise but will nonetheless "be fine," Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Peterson's removal from drills was accompanied by a sense of murkiness. Although all signs point to the running back returning to full health soon, expect precaution to reign until he does so.

Peterson left Tuesday's practice with an apparent issue with his leg, 1500espn.com reports.

Afterward, ESPN's Ben Goessling encouragingly relayed that it doesn't sound like Peterson's leg issue is anything serious, noting that the running back may have simply taken a helmet to his thigh during practice.

Peterson is not slated to play in Sunday's Hall of Fame Game against the Steelers, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

ESPN's Adam Schefter further notes that Peterson probably won't see game action as the preseason unfolds, pointing out that the 30-year-old back's last preseason carry occurred back on Aug. 27 2011. Assuming the Vikings hold him out of preseason work, as expected, Peterson -- who missed the final 15 games of the 2014 season -- is thus slated to return to game action on Sept. 14 against the 49ers.

Peterson had his probation end early after a Texas judge ended his two-year probation term after nine months after he completed all the provisions of the sentence, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Peterson pleaded no contest in November to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault for disciplining his child with a switch.

Peterson had to perform 80 hours of community service and pay a $4,000 fine as part of the probation. The end of his legal problems continues the positive trend for Peterson's football career as he also put aside contract issues with the Vikings (securing more guaranteed money in the second year of the three years left on his contract) and is healthy in camp and again set to be the focus of the offense.

Peterson is expected to get a heavy workload tis season, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer told USA Today. "As much as he can take, and as much as he can handle in all the things that we're doing. Obviously, we're going to have to spell him at times like you do a lot of guys. But we get down on the goal line, and we're probably not pulling him out, you know? He's our best player, and we're going to continue to use him," Zimmer said.

Earlier this year running backs coach Kirby Wilson had said the Vikings may have a more balanced workload among running backs, but Zimmer put that idea to rest. Peterson is healthy and happy after the Vikings guaranteed more money for 2016 in his contract, so he looks set to be the primary focus of the offense.

Minnesota and Peterson agreed to restructure the final three years of his contract. "I appreciate the Vikings for working together on this restructured contract, which provides additional security for me but also allows opportunities for me to further prove my value to the team and within the NFL," Peterson told the team's official web site reports.

Details on the restructuring were not announced, but the agreement continues to strengthen the relationship between the two parties that appeared fractured last winter when Peterson wanted a new contract and was upset about Minnesota's role in last season's suspension. (Peterson missed 15 games due to him pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault for disciplining his child with a switch). Peterson had three years left on this contract, but only this season's salary ($13 million) was guaranteed. Peterson's quote saying he got added "security" would appear to imply he's getting more guaranteed money as part of the restructuring.

Peterson isn't expected to get any playing time in the preseason, head coach Mike Zimmer told ESPN.

Peterson hasn't had a carry in the preseason since 2011 and there's no reason for the team to risk the 30-year old's health in a preseason game. However, this shows the team is confident Peterson will be set as the team's starter since he ended any questions about a holdout over his contract after reporting to last week's OTAs.

Minnesota offensive coordinator Norv Turner continues to plan to make Peterson a larger part of the passing game this season. "He caught [two passes] in that first game a year ago. I would expect him to be a part in the passing game," Turner told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

The Vikings had planned to have Peterson catch more passes last season, but we never really got to see if Turner's talk became a reality since Peterson played just one game due to a suspension. Peterson has had as many as 43 receptions in a season and running back in Turner's system have repeatedly had higher totals, so Peterson could get a boost in points per reception formats.

Peterson looked in good shape Tuesday during his first practice with the team since September. "We know that no matter where he is, he's staying in shape," Vikings center John Sullivan told the team's official web site. "Nobody ever worried about that. He looks like he's ready to be the MVP of the league again." Meanwhile, Peterson's agent said he doesn't plan to miss any games. "It's been a tough time for everybody, but he wants to move forward and focus on the 2015 season. That was always his goal. He always wanted to be in a position not to miss any games," Ben Dogra told USA Today.

It looks like Peterson's decision to attend this week's OTAs ends any questions of whether he'll hold out or decide not to play this season. It sounds like he's kept himself in good shape considering he hasn't had any workouts with the team since he was suspended last September.

Peterson is in Minnesota and plans to start attending OTAs on Tuesday, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports.

Peterson likely still has his eyes on a restructured contract, but he seems to be softening his stance, possibly with the hope of collecting a $250,000 bonus for attending 90 percent of OTAs and minicamp. It wouldn't be surprising to see Peterson play out the season under his current contract, because while he may want guaranteed money beyond 2015, his $12.75 million base salary is still the highest among all running backs. The Vikings view Peterson as a centerpiece, and with Teddy Bridgewater entering his second season, the Minnesota offense could be the best Peterson has played with since 2009.

Peterson, through a statement to ESPN's Josina Anderson said Wednesday that he does not want a trade, instead suggesting that his recent holdout is about "securing my future with the Vikings."

Peterson continues to be absent from this week's OTAs, leaving many to question his motives, considering that it will cost him a $250,000 bonus for not attending. The tension between the star running back and the organization appears poised to continue until the start of mandatory minicamp June 16-18. The Vikings have insisted that they have no plans to trade Peterson, but it remains to be seen whether or not they will be open to restructuring his contract.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer re-affirmed that Minnesota will not trade Peterson despite his absence from this week's OTAs. "He's really got two choices. He can either play for us or he can not play. He's not going to play for anybody else, and that's just the way it's going to be," Zimmer told Fox Sports North.

Peterson isn't required to attend this week's OTAs, but it is in his benefit because he gets a $250,000 bonus if he takes part in 90 percent of OTAs and minicamp. We won't really know if Peterson plans to hold out for a new contract or trade until a mandatory minicamp takes place June 16-18.