Roger Goodell stands up for children with suspension of Adrian Peterson

4:12 PM PT — According to the police report, Peterson allegedly sent text messages to the child's mother saying he "felt bad" because he struck the kid…

Early Tuesday morning, the National Football League (NFL) announced that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson would be suspended without pay for at least the remainder of the 2014 season. The headline would lead a casual fan to believe that 

Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings was notified today that he has been suspended without pay for at least the remainder of the 2014 NFL season, and will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, for violating 

After the decision was handed down to suspend Adrian Peterson for the rest of the 2014 season, the NFLPA stepped up to the plate.

Adrian Peterson, the star Minnesota Vikings running back who had been facing child abuse charges, has been suspended by the NFL for the remainder of the 2014 season without pay. The league said it informed Peterson in a letter from Commissioner