Adrian Peterson's agent waves white flag on trade talk

The first two nights of the NFL draft passed without Adrian Peterson being traded. And after Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman was as adamant as ever Thursday night in declaring — yet again — that the running back would not be traded, Peterson's agent appears to be waving a white flag on his efforts to get the Vikings to trade his client.

In an interview with USA Today, the agent, Ben Dogra, said he appreciates the Vikings valuing Peterson enough to keep him. But he hinted that while a trade seems unrealistic at this point, Team Peterson might not be done butting heads with the organization.

"One of the things that I appreciate with the Vikings is their resolve to say, 'We're not trading him,' " Dogra said. "That tells me they value him not only as a football player, but what he's done for the organization. I actually, as an agent, not only appreciate it — I accept it. But actions speak louder than words. If that's going to happen, and you want to keep him, then show him a commitment to make him retire as a Viking. And I haven't had that solution."

It is not a stretch to think that by "commitment," Dogra probably means money.

Peterson will make $12.75 million in base salary if he plays for the Vikings this season. He is scheduled to make $45 million over the final three years of his contract.

But there is no guaranteed money for the 30-year-old running back beyond this season. Perhaps Peterson and Dogra would like a new deal that includes guaranteed money in 2016 and beyond.

In the interview with USA Today, Dogra also expressed regret for some of his recent actions, which include telling reporters at the owners meetings that it would be better for Peterson if he resumed his career elsewhere and also posting some cryptic messages on Facebook.

"My biggest regret would be if I set Adrian in any different light, in a negative manner," Dogra said. "My job as a representative is to be his advocate. And I understand that may mean myself taking the bullets and facing scrutiny. I signed up for that job. Adrian didn't hire me to fight for me. He hired me to fight for him. And it's not my job to be everybody's best friend. It's my job to do what's right by him, and it's as simple as that."

The Vikings are host to the Chargers in Week 3 and first-round draft pick Trae Waynes already was circled that one on the calendar. That's because he will get to go up against his friend and high school teammate, new Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, again in the NFL.

Reminded Friday that the Vikings play Gordon and the Chargers, Waynes' reply was, "Good." The 11th overall pick then confirmed that he already has been talking a little friendly trash with his buddy.

So what has Waynes, who went to Michigan State, been saying to the former Wisconsin star?

"You'll see," Waynes said. "You'll see."

Outside linebacker Anthony Barr was in the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation before a knee injury ended his season last November. On a conference call Friday night, Barr said that he is back in Minnesota for the team's offseason workout program and that his knee feels fine.

"I'm feeling good," said Barr, who missed the final four games of the 2014 season. "I'm excited to be back in Minnesota and everyone's working hard at these workouts."

Second-round draft pick Eric Kendricks, a leap year baby born Feb. 29, 1992, on being the youngest player in the NFL at age 5: "I've been dreaming about this since I was 3."