Peterson misses practice

The All-Pro running back is with his fiancee, who is preparing for the birth of their child.

August 2, 2011 at 4:29PM

Adrian Peterson is missing as the Vikings have their lone practice of the day.

Peterson left yesterday's camp-opening practice when his fiancee went into labor, and was not available to speak to reporters.

The Vikings said he is absent today for the same reason.

Peterson is entering the final season of his contract.

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Mark Craig has covered the NFL nearly every year since Brett Favre was a rookie back in 1991. A sports writer since 1987, he is covering his 30th NFL season out of 37 years with the Canton (Ohio) Repository (1987-99) and the Star Tribune (1999-present).

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