Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million. The debt stems from a lawsuit filed against Peterson over a $5.2 million loan he failed to repay to a Pennsylvania lending company, which has since more than doubled due to interest and fees.
A court-appointed receiver, Robert Berleth, has been tasked with collecting money from Peterson as part of the judgment. Berleth requested constables to accompany him to Peterson's home in the Houston suburb of Missouri City to inventory assets that can be sold off to repay the debt.
In July, Berleth filed a court request for constable accompaniment to prevent interference with his duties during the asset inventory process. The judge granted this request in a court order issued on Monday.
Peterson's attorneys have not yet responded to emails seeking comment on the matter. In February, Peterson's legal team filed documents to prevent the auctioning of various items seized from storage units, including his 2007 NFL 'Rookie of the Year' trophy. A judge later ordered Berleth to halt the sale of items from Peterson's storage units.
During his NFL career, Peterson made seven Pro Bowls while playing for the Minnesota Vikings. In 2012, he was named the NFL's most valuable player by the Associated Press. Following his tenure with the Vikings, Peterson played for six other teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Washington Football Team, and Detroit Lions.
