Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson says he is not selling any of his memorabilia — including his 2012 NFL MVP trophy — despite an estate sale company advertising the items in an online auction.
“I want to clarify recent rumors and media reports,” the 38-year-old said in a video posted to X on Wednesday. “An estate sale company without my authorization included some of my trophies in a sale, despite clear instructions to leave personal items untouched. I did not authorize the sale of any of my trophies, and I will be taking legal action.”
The former Minnesota Vikings star and Texas native said he had allowed the company to access several of his storage units with “clear instructions” that they leave his “personal items untouched.”
As of late Thursday morning, numerous trophies and collector’s items were still listed up for bid in the “Adrian Peterson Final Auction” hosted by Houston-based TexMax Auctions.
A representative with TexMax Auctions did not immediately …