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# Nike Drops Adrian Peterson, But Hope Solo Deal Remains

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## Video: Nike Drops Adrian Peterson, But Hope Solo Deal Remains

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_Published 2014-11-07. The footwear and apparel company dropped Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson from his contract Tuesday just days after Peterson submitted a no-contest plea for misdemeanor reckless assault._


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## Transcript

It's unlikely you'll see that trademark Nike swoosh on the side of Adrian Peterson's cleats again, that is if he's even allowed back on an NFL field. Tuesday, the footwear and apparel company dropped the Minnesota Viking's star running back from his contract, just days after Peterson submitted a no contest plea for misdemeanor reckless assault. And Peterson's not alone here. Nike has been busy lately severing deals with some other marquee names whose reputation has been mired in scandals. The sports retail giant has also cut ties with UFC light heavyweight champion John Jones, paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius.

And Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. I have a fighter in me. Kind of a fighting spirit and I can embrace it. But there may be a double standard at play as well. Nike has held onto soccer star Hope Solo and she's also still take the field for the US National Team. [ MUSIC ] Despite her child abuse charges. No contract termination, no suspension, nothing. Nike has run into some scrutiny for its handling of other athletes' contracts in the face of scandals before. New York Jets QB Michael Vick resigned with Nike in 2011. Nearly four years after he admitted to being involved with a dog fighting ring, an incident that landed him behind bars for 21 months.

That prompted a healthy dose of public outrage to boycott the world's largest sports apparel company. However, as a Bloomberg contributor points out, many felt Vick's re- signing was justified because he paid his dues. He served his time. He paid his dues. President Obama reached out to him and, and, and gave his endorsement and support and said, we believe this is a country of second chances. That's what makes America so great. As far as Adrian Peterson goes, well the deal with Nike is out. He remains on the NFL's exempt commissioner's permission list, meaning he's off the field, but still receives pay.

The league is currently reviewing his case to determine if he'll be reinstated.

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