Adrian Peterson’s 2-year-old died on Friday, less than two days after he was taken to the hospital after allegedly being severely beaten by the man dating the child’s mother.
The death is just an absolutely terrible tragedy. The $750,000 bond for the suspect, Joseph Patterson, doesn’t seem like enough.
We and many others have shared our sympathies and thoughts with the Minnesota Vikings running back, who has said he will still play on Sunday despite what has transpired. But the well wishes of his fellow players probably mean the most to Peterson at this time. Amid all the terrible things going on, he (or one of his representatives) tweeted to express appreciation for the support:
Thank you to my family, my fans and fans of other teams for their support.
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) October 11, 2013
The NFL is a fraternity of brothers and I am thankful for the tweets, phone calls and text messages from my fellow players.
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) October 11, 2013
God Bless everyone and thank u so much.
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) October 11, 2013
Below are some of the tweets sent out in support of Peterson from teams and individuals:
My deepest condolences goes out to Adrian Peterson and his family! Sending prayers up for you homie! Nothing I can say can help u through..
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 11, 2013
Man this is crazy man, prayers up to Adrian Peterson and his family
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) October 11, 2013
Lifting @AdrianPeterson up in prayer on the passing of his precious child. Heaven's newest angel. Thinking of you and your family.
— Steven Jackson (@sj39) October 11, 2013
My prayers go out to @AdrianPeterson and his family
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) October 11, 2013
Praying for my guy @AdrianPeterson and his family…
— DeMarco Murray (@DeMarcoMurray) October 11, 2013
My heart goes out to @AdrianPeterson and his family. Praying for you bro.
— andre johnson (@johnson80) October 11, 2013
Praying for u!!! @AdrianPeterson
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) October 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with @AdrianPeterson and his family
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) October 11, 2013
Why??? An innocent child and a senseless act of violence. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family @AdrianPeterson
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) October 11, 2013
Prayers of strength and peace go out to @adrianpeterson and his family.
— Doug Martin (@DougMartin22) October 11, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to @AdrianPeterson and his family during this tragic time.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) October 11, 2013
Our deepest condolences go out to @AdrianPeterson and his family from the entire Dallas Cowboys organization.
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 11, 2013
Prayers to @AdrianPeterson !
— Terrelle Pryor (@TerrellePryor) October 11, 2013
The thoughts and prayers of the Atlanta Falcons organization are with @AdrianPeterson
— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) October 11, 2013
Our deepest condolences go out to Adrian Peterson, his family and all those affected by this tragic loss.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 11, 2013
