MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson tells USA Today he realizes moving on from the Minnesota Vikings might be best for both sides.

In an interview posted on the newspaper’s website on Thursday, Peterson says he has strong support from coaches and players on the team. But he also spoke about other people within the organization who aren’t on his side. He tells the newspaper that it might be best “to get a fresh start somewhere else.”

Peterson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault for injuring the boy while attempting to discipline him. He was informed this week by the NFL he will be suspended for at least the rest of the season.

Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Facing a dilemma at the center position following an injury to Max Unger last week, the Seattle Seahawks were fortunate that former backup Lemuel Jeanpierre was still available as a free agent.

The Seahawks re-signed Jeanpierre on Tuesday to provide depth at center following a high-ankle sprain suffered by Unger last week against the Kansas City Chiefs.

With Unger out for a month and Stephen Schilling already on injured reserve due to a knee injury, the Seahawks were down to their fourth-string option at center in Patrick Lewis, and without another healthy body on the roster.

Cardinals

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald says his injured left knee is “a little better” and that he is optimistic that he will be able to play when the Cardinals face the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday.

He has played in 110 consecutive games with 71 straight starts.