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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Jaylen Hoard Blazers Jersey . - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he wont play in the preseason this year.Peterson, the leagues reigning rushing champion, last played in the preseason in 2013, when he saw action in one series against the San Francisco 49ers. He hasnt carried the ball in a preseason game since 2011, and earlier this preseason, coach Mike Zimmer indicated it would be Petersons decision whether he wanted to play in the preseason or not.On Thursday, the running back said hed discussed it with it Zimmer, and the two agreed it was best for him not to play.Ultimately, he wasnt going to force me to go out there and play, Peterson said. Ive been doing it for a long time. He trusts me, we trust each other. He understood.At the end of last season, Zimmer said he probably made some mistakes by not doing more to re-introduce Peterson to the Vikings offense following his 2014 suspension, and it took the Vikings several weeks to find a fit between Peterson - who hadnt played much out of the shotgun - and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.The Vikings all but scrapped shotgun runs for Peterson after he gained just 10 yards on four shotgun carries in a Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and as Peterson talked about a desire to be more versatile in the offense following the 2015 season, it seemed possible the Vikings would consider playing him in the 2016 preseason.Peterson, though, said Thursday hes feeling more comfortable with his reads out of the shotgun.Just being more patient, thats always been the main thing, Peterson said. Ive been able, I feel, to conquer that now. I feel real comfortable taking runs out of the shotgun, and Im liking it more. I was always against running out of the shotgun, but now that Ive kind of switched and tweaked my way of approaching it, things are working out good. Anfernee Simons Blazers Jersey . -- On the field, it was business as usual for Jameis Winston and No. Hassan Whiteside Blazers Jersey . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. https:///...City-Edition-Jersey/ . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans safety DaNorris Searcy expects to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns after missing the past two games with a high left ankle sprain and couldnt be happier.Searcy, who suffered the injury late in the Titans loss to Oakland two weeks ago, went through full practices this week and is excited about contributing to what Tennessee hopes will be a win.Its kind of hard sitting on the side, Searcy said Friday. I was my guys biggest cheerleader while I was out. But Im glad to be out there playing again.Searcy hurt his ankle late in the Titans loss to Oakland last month. After practicing this week, the question now is whether Searcy will immediately return to the starting lineup. Daimion Stafford has filled in the past two games, but Searcy has started 16 of 18 games since signing with Tennessee as a free agent last year.Even if Searcy doesnt get the start, he is confident he will play because the Tittans have been rotating their safeties since the start of the season. Kent Bazemore Blazers Jersey. Im just glad to be back out there and competing with them, Searcy said.Titans coach Mike Mularkey also is happy to have Searcy back, who was playing well before the injury.He was really playing well for us, especially in run support. Hes a good tackler and were going to have to have that this game, Mularkey said.Cornerback Cody Riggs, who has missed two weeks with a hamstring injury, practiced fully Friday. He is questionable for Sundays game but hopes he can play.Well see what happens. Ive made a lot of progress this week, Riggs said.Nose tackle Al Woods did not practice again this week and was declared out against the Browns (0-5).---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '