Adrian Peterson entered the Vikings locker room Monday afternoon with his right foot in a walking boot. Peterson still had one more medical test later in the day, but the MVP running back seemed relieved that initial exams did not reveal serious damage in his foot.
Peterson said an MRI "came back great," and showed no torn ligaments. He also said tests ruled out a dreaded Lisfranc injury. Peterson had a CT scan scheduled Monday afternoon to examine the bone. Coach Leslie Frazier also indicated that the team would consult with a foot specialist.
Peterson won't need surgery on his foot, according to a league source. The team will know more once Peterson is out of the walking boot and is able to run.
"Of course, that [Lisfranc] was one thing that will pop up in your mind," Peterson said. "That's one thing I didn't want to hear, so it feels good to have that cleared out."
Peterson injured his foot in the second quarter of a 29-26 loss to Baltimore on Sunday. Ravens linebacker Arthur Brown rolled over Peterson's foot while tackling him on a short catch.
Peterson was carted to the locker room and did not return. The team's initial diagnosis was a foot sprain.
"Initially you don't know exactly what's going on when you're feeling it," Peterson said Monday. "That initial contact definitely didn't feel good. I was kind of worried. But [it] kind of cleared up a little bit after getting the MRI. I'll see how things play out after the CT scan."
Peterson said his foot was sore but he didn't experience much swelling "so that's another positive thing. But I'm sure it will be sore for a little bit."