Sunday’s game will be three months to the day that he suffered a torn meniscus against Green Bay in Week 2. Peterson had surgery the following week and began rehabbing with the goal of returning this season.
Peterson is Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher with 11,725 yards and 97 rushing touchdowns.
The Vikings announced Peterson’s return on Saturday and placed Toby Johnson on waivers in order to free up a roster spot. Johnson had been signed to the 53-man roster on Monday after spending the earlier part of the season on Minnesota’s practice squad.
Peterson was “designated for return” from injured reserve this week and able to practice without counting toward the 53-man roster limits.