Adrian Peterson has arguably been one of the the best running backs in NFL history.However, the 32-year-old free agent hasn’t signed with a team yet this offseason, for whatever reason.However, his status might be changing soon. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Peterson will head to Foxborough, Massachusetts and meet with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots on Monday. This will be Peterson’s second free agent visit since he was released by the Minnesota Vikings on March 9. The Seattle Seahawks hosted him, but decided to sign former Green Bay Packers workhorse Eddie Lacy instead, likely for financial reasons.While on the surface it may seem like the Patriots don’t have a need at the position, as Dion Lewis, Super Bowl hero James White, newly-signed Rex Burkhead and youngster D.J. Foster are all on the roster, but there is a current need for a between-the-tackles runner since LeGarrette Blount is currently a free agent.There is, of course, a possibility that Blount, who scored 18 rushing touchdowns last season, returns to New England, but as of right now, Bill Belichick seems to be evaluating his options.Since Lewis and White have proven to be threats in the passing game and Burkhead doesn’t have a resume that presumes he could perform at an elite level on first and second downs, a veteran like Peterson might actually make some sense within the Patriots offense.Given his limited performance in recent seasons and the fact that he has dealt with a few serious injuries in the past, carrying the ball 10-to-15 times might be a perfect role for AP at this point in his career within Tom Brady's offense.On March 25, Peterson tweeted out that the next contract he signs will be in the hopes of winning a Super Bowl, and contrary to popular belief, it would not be only about money.

Peterson ranks 16th in NFL history in rushing yards with 11,747, but has failed to carry the ball over 40 times in each of the last three seasons due to injuries and a lengthy suspension. In other words, he will be looking to bounce back in a big way in 2017. 

If there’s anywhere to redeem yourself in the NFL, it’s in New England on the most consistent, relevant and dominant franchise in the NFL. 

As seen in the past, Belichick has convinced many veterans to take less money to join or remain with the organization. It remains to be seen whether or not Peterson's name will be added to that list.