Adrian Peterson’s Son Dies Due to Injuries; Minnesota Vikings Running Back's 2 Year-Old Beaten To Death By Mother’s Boyfriend!

A 2 year-old boy who was identified as Minnesota Vikings' running back Adrian Peterson's son has died from injuries suffered from his mother's boyfriend.

From a TMZ report, "According to the Sioux Falls police, the boy died Friday afternoon. The boy's name is expected to be released early next week."

Adrian Peterson briefly spoke to news outlets before news of his son's death. Peterson said he appreciated the support from fans and the Vikings staff. "This is a private matter. I'm going to ask you all to please just respect my privacy ...," he said.

However, Peterson will not miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. "Football is something I'll always fall back on. It gets me through tough times. Being around the guys in here, that's what I need. One thing that I always bounce back to is the good Lord never gives you more than you can bare and you can handle. I'm built tough."

1500 ESPN reports that Peterson was absent from Thursday's practice for "personal reasons," according to coach Leslie Frazier. He returned to practice on Friday.

In the official complaint released by KSTP news: "Sioux Falls police responded to a medical emergency call Wednesday night on the 6200 block of South Connie Avenue. Police say the child was not breathing and was rushed to a local hospital with injuries that were consistent with abuse.

The boyfriend of the child's mother, identified as 27-year-old Joseph Robert Patterson, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault, according to the complaint.

The charges said Patterson either intentionally or recklessly caused bleeding, swelling or damage to the child's brain. This could have been caused by blows, shaking or hitting the child's head against an object or surface.

The Lincoln County State's Attorney's Office will be reviewing the case for possible additional charges against Patterson."