NFL legend Adrian Peterson was caught in one violent brawl that left everyone stunned

Adrian Peterson built a Hall of Fame career on the football field with his explosive running style.

But the former Minnesota Vikings star just showed that explosive temper extends beyond the gridiron.

And NFL legend Adrian Peterson was caught in one violent brawl that left everyone stunned.

Shocking video emerges from Houston poker game

TMZ obtained disturbing footage that shows the 40-year-old Peterson throwing punches during a poker game at the JokerStars social club in Houston, Texas.

The incident happened on May 27, but the video just surfaced showing Peterson in a full-blown fist fight with another player at the table.

What started as a disagreement over a poker hand quickly escalated into violence that left both men bloodied and bruised.

Peterson told TMZ that he and a friend were involved in a disagreement while playing cards.

"One thing led to another" and the pair raised their fists at each other, according to the former NFL MVP.

The video shows Peterson and his opponent throwing punches for several seconds while other players tried to break up the fight.

Peterson took several shots to the face early in the brawl but managed to land some haymakers of his own before the altercation ended.

Both men were left with visible bloody wounds on their faces after the violent encounter.

However, Peterson claims his injury came from falling into a chair rather than taking a punch to the face.

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Peterson admits he regrets the violent outburst

The former running back acknowledged that alcohol was involved in the incident but said that wasn’t the only reason things got out of hand.

"Me and the guy, we’re cool," Peterson explained to TMZ. "We’ve known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows — and that was it."

Peterson added that he felt bad about how the situation played out.

"I felt really bad. It’s a situation where I kind of regret it," Peterson said.

The poker club chose not to punish either player involved in the fight.

Police were not called to the scene and are not investigating the incident.

But this latest violent episode adds to Peterson’s troubling pattern of aggressive behavior away from football.

A disturbing history of violence

This poker room brawl is just the latest in a series of violent incidents involving the former NFL superstar.

Peterson has been involved in multiple domestic disputes that resulted in criminal charges.

In 2014, Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of recklessly assaulting his four-year-old son.

The charges stemmed from Peterson using a tree branch — known as a "switch" — to discipline the child, resulting in cuts and bruises to the child’s back, buttocks, ankles, legs, and scrotum.

Peterson was sentenced to probation and fined $4,000 while avoiding jail time.

The NFL suspended him without pay until spring 2015 over the child abuse case.

Peterson defended his actions by saying he was disciplined in a similar manner during his own childhood.

In February 2022, Peterson was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department for a domestic violence incident involving his wife during a flight from Los Angeles to Houston.

After posting bond, his wife said Peterson never put his hands on her and they only had a verbal argument.

The charges were eventually dropped in that case.

Just two months ago, Peterson was arrested for fourth-degree DWI after being caught driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone.

His blood-alcohol content measured .14, well above the legal limit of .08.

From NFL greatness to legal troubles

Peterson’s legal problems are a stark contrast to his legendary football career.

The former Oklahoma Sooner won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and MVP during his time in the league.

He holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game with 296 yards, set on November 4, 2007, against the San Diego Chargers as a rookie.

Peterson played for seven different teams during his career, including the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks.

Despite his off-field issues, Peterson is considered a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame based on his on-field accomplishments.

But his recent behavior raises serious questions about whether he’s learned from his past mistakes.

A pattern that won’t go away

The poker room fight shows Peterson still hasn’t gotten his temper under control despite multiple brushes with the law.

At 40 years old, Peterson should have matured beyond settling disagreements with his fists.

Instead, he’s adding another violent incident to a rap sheet that already includes child abuse and domestic violence arrests.

Peterson’s claim that this was just a "brother situation" doesn’t excuse throwing punches over a card game.

The fact that both men ended up bloodied shows just how out of control the situation became.

Peterson says he regrets the fight, but his history suggests these aren’t isolated incidents.

From beating his young son with a tree branch to getting into bar fights over poker games, Peterson has shown a disturbing pattern of using violence to solve problems.

The NFL community and fans who once cheered for Peterson have to wonder if he’ll ever learn to control his aggressive impulses.

His Hall of Fame football career shouldn’t overshadow the serious character issues that continue to plague him years after retirement.

Peterson had everything going for him after a legendary NFL career, but he keeps making choices that tarnish his legacy.

The poker room brawl is just the latest example of Peterson’s inability to walk away from confrontation.

At some point, Peterson needs to take responsibility for his actions and get the help he clearly needs to control his temper.

Until then, incidents like this Houston poker fight will continue to define Adrian Peterson’s post-NFL life.