Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been directed by a Texas judge to hand over personal assets to help settle a debt that has now reached over $12 million.
A receiver appointed by the court has been trying to collect money from Peterson due to a judgment from a lawsuit. This lawsuit was filed against Peterson, who is a four-time All-Pro running back, because he did not repay a $5.2 million loan from a lending company in Pennsylvania. The debt has increased significantly because of interest and fees.
The receiver, Robert Berleth, requested in July that a judge allow constables to accompany him to Peterson’s home in Missouri City, a suburb of Houston, to inventory and seize assets that can be sold.
Berleth stated in a court document that he needed constable support to maintain order and prevent any disruption while he was performing his duties.
The judge approved this request on Monday. Peterson’s attorneys did not respond immediately to emails seeking comments on Tuesday.
Earlier in February, Peterson’s legal team had filed documents asking the court to stop Berleth from auctioning off various items taken from storage units, including Peterson’s 2007 NFL “Rookie of the Year” trophy.
Later that month, a judge ordered Berleth to halt the sale of items from Peterson’s storage units.
During his career, Peterson was selected for seven Pro Bowls in his 10 years with the Vikings and was named NFL MVP by the Associated Press in 2012. After his time with Minnesota, he played for six other teams, including Arizona, New Orleans, Washington, and Detroit.