Two arrest warrants were issued this week for Adrian Peterson

Running back Adrian Peterson is facing a pair of legal problems in Texas.

Two arrest warrants were issued this week for Adrian Peterson

Running back Adrian Peterson is facing a pair of legal problems in Texas.

Via Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today, two arrest warrants have been issued for Peterson. He allegedly failed to appear in court for a pair of child support cases.

“The current legal case is related to a misunderstanding regarding Adrian’s court appearances as it relates to child support, and he is actively working with his legal team to resolve this matter as quickly as possible,” Peterson's publicist, Denise White said in a statement to USA Today. “He is committed to clearing up this situation and moving forward positively.”

Schrotenboer also reports that Peterson pleaded no contest in October to misdemeanor assault. He was accused iof slapping a woman in May. He was fined $500.

Peterson, who finished fifth on the all-time rushing list with 14,918 yards, is eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027.