Recently, news broke that Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson was being sued for defaulting on a loan of $5-plus million, according to Scott Allen of the Washington Post.
Tuesday, investment fraud lawyer Chase Carlson released a statement on the matter:
“The truth behind Adrian Peterson’s current financial situation is more than is being reported at this time. Because of ongoing legal matters, I am unable to go into detail, but I will say this is yet another situation of an athlete trusting the wrong people and being taken advantage of by those he trusted. Adrian and his family look forward to sharing further details when appropriate.”
Peterson has made more than $99 million over the course of his NFL career, so the fact he’s struggling to repay loans and an attorney who specializes in athletes who have been financially defrauded is speaking on his behalf is a worrying sign.
The Redskins signed Peterson two a two-year pact worth about $5 million this offseason.
