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Peterson's rehab progresses to the pool

Adrian Peterson's rehab continues to progress at a rapid pace. Earlier this week the All-Pro running back started running in a pool. It's the first time he's done any running since suffering a torn ACL in his left knee last December.
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Adrian Peterson's rehab continues to progress at a rapid pace. Earlier this week the All-Pro running back started running in a pool. It's the first time he's done any running since suffering a torn ACL in his left knee last December.

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