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Peterson: No need to wear knee brace

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says there's no need for him to wear a brace this season because his rehabilitated knee is like new.

By Dave Brewster

August 10, 2012 — 9:08am

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says there's no need for him to wear a brace this season because his rehabilitated knee is like new.

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