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Peterson has sports hernia surgery

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson runs for a 2-yard gain during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field during the NFC Wild Card round in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 5, 2013. The Packers won 24-10. UPI/Brian Kersey
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson runs for a 2-yard gain during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field during the NFC Wild Card round in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 5, 2013. The Packers won 24-10. UPI/Brian Kersey 
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Published: Feb. 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, coming off an NFL-best rushing season, underwent sports hernia surgery, the team said Thursday.

The Vikings said they expect a quick recovery and no long-term issues for Peterson from the abdominal core muscle injury repair.

Peterson had surgery to repair knee injuries in December 2011 and went on in 2012 to a near-record 2,097 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns.

For his career, Peterson has rushed for a Vikings record 8,849 yards with 76 touchdowns. He's also has caught 177 passes for 1,526 yards and four more scores.

Topics: Adrian Peterson
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