National Football League

Jaguars have no interest in trading for Adrian Peterson

Published Apr. 22, 2015 1:56 p.m. ET

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By David Levin

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear – they do not want any part of a discussion that involves Adrian Peterson.

After rumors of potentially being one of a handful of teams that could want the services of the talented by controversial running back, team officials have finally stated that they do not want the All-Pro as a member of the team in 2015 and are not looking to trade for his talents.

“No, not really,” Bradley said of the team’s interest in Peterson, per The Florida Times-Union. “Not between (general manager) Dave (Caldwell). A while ago, but it was just conversation, not any direction that we would go.”

Jacksonville isn’t alone. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones on Tuesday also tossed cold water on the concept that Dallas would trade for a veteran running back.

While Peterson might want out of Minnesota, the Vikings don’t sound interested in letting their finest player start over elsewhere. While the Cardinals and Raiders hang on as potential trade partners, runner-needy teams also see a deep and varied draft class at the position.

The Jaguars have one of the league’s weakest running back stables right now, but did claim Bernard Pierce after he was released by the Baltimore Ravens last month. Jacksonville was a major player in the DeMarco Murray sweepstakes where ultimately he wound up in Philadelphia.

The Jaguars are expected to select a running back next week in the NFL Draft.

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