NFL Star Opposed To Same-Sex Marriage, But Okay With Gay Teammate

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks free for an 82-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis.
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A National Football League star who recently made headlines for expressing opposition to same-sex marriage said Monday that it “really wouldn’t bother” him to have an openly gay teammate.

But Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings running back who was named the league’s most valuable player last season, indicated that there are still certain parts about having a gay teammate that would make him uncomfortable.

“Simple things, as far as showers and things like that, you know, of course, anyone would be uncomfortable,” Peterson told NewsOk.com. “But you know, I’m a grown man. There’s things that I can deal with. I’m comfortable in my skin.”

The NFL’s leading rusher in 2012 added that he’d treat a gay teammate the same as any other player on Minnesota’s roster.

“I’ll still high-five them. Pat them on the butt when he’s doing good, and go on about my business,” Peterson said.

Peterson said last month that he’s “not with” gay nuptials.

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