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Adrian Peterson and 4 former Vikings you (probably) forgot played for the Saints

Multiple former Minnesota Vikings players, including legendary RB Adrian Peterson, also spent some time as members of the New Orleans Saints in their careers.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Adrian Peterson and 4 former Vikings you (probably) forgot played for the Saints
Key Things to Know
  • Adrian Peterson and four other notable former Vikings players had stints with the New Orleans Saints.
  • Peterson played four games for the Saints in 2017 before being traded to Arizona.
  • Quarterback Tommy Kramer, defensive lineman Kevin Williams, and cornerback Carl Lee all ended their careers with New Orleans.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Adam Patrick highlights five notable former Minnesota Vikings players who also had stints playing for the New Orleans Saints during their NFL careers. Following a notable decade in Minnesota, running back Adrian Peterson joined the Saints in 2017, appearing in just four games before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals.

The retrospective also features quarterback Tommy Kramer, defensive lineman Kevin Williams, wide receiver Jake Reed, and cornerback Carl Lee. Each spent time with New Orleans toward the end of their professional careers, with Kramer, Williams, and Lee concluding their final NFL seasons wearing a Saints uniform.

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