Adrian Peterson Expected To Avoid Jail Time

According to ESPN, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has reached a plea deal in his child-abuse case and is not expected to serve any jail time.

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The Minnesota Vikings star, who has been on the commissioner's exempt list since being indicted in September, will enter a plea to one misdemeanor count of reckless assault, according to the source.

Peterson's plea deal was reporter earlier Tuesday by ProFootballTalk.com, which also reported that the plea will not include any references to family violence or violence against a minor.

If Judge Kelly Case accepts the plea, Peterson will be placed on probation, pay a $2,000 fine and perform 80 hours of community service, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

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Peterson has missed eight games with pay this season under the terms of the commissioner's exempt list.