| Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Won't Change Jersey Number | Posted By: Sweets
02-01-2012
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With Nike replacing Reebok as the official uniform and apparel supplier of the National Football League, there has been some chatter that players would take this as an opportunity to change jersey numbers. One of those players contemplating a change is Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who was possibly moving from No. 28 to No. 23. To change a number, Peterson would have had to purchase the back stock of his old jersey, a figure that resulted in a bit of sticker shock. "So I received a call and I was informed that I would (have) to buy all jerseys that's been produced (t)hus far!" Peterson wrote on Twitter. "(And) the total amount that I would have to pay blew my mind!!!!! "(And) I know I've mostly likely been in the top ten (w)hen it comes to top sales ! Why in the hell do I have to pay a Million dollars to change my number! I don't even get paid a million (d)ollars by my sponsors a year! Wow!!! (And) I'm talking about my nike deal!" Peterson is set to make $8.25 million in base salary and workout bonuses in 2012, the second season of his six-year, $85.27 million contract extension that included a $12 million signing bonus and $8.25 million base salary in 2011.
Source: Mac's Football Blog
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