Adrian Peterson Says He’s Not Selling His NFL Trophies Despite Ongoing Online Auction

• Adrian Peterson talks about selling some of his NFL memorabilia
• The former Minnesota Vikings star said he told the Houston-based real estate company to leave his “personal items intact”
• The company, TexMax Auctions, is still listing many of the items in the ongoing auction

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson says he isn’t selling any of his memorabilia — including his 2012 NFL MVP trophy — despite an estate company advertising the items in an online auction.

“I want to clarify recent rumors and media reports,” the 38-year-old said he said in a video posted on X on Wednesday. “An estate sale company without my authorization included some of my trophies in the sale, despite clear instructions to leave personal effects intact. I have not authorized the sale of any of my trophies and will be taking legal action.”

The former Minnesota Vikings star and Texas native said he allowed the company access to several of his storage units with “clear instructions” to leave his “personal items” intact.

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As of late Thursday morning, numerous trophies and collectibles were still listed for bidding at the “Adrian Peterson Final Auction” hosted by Houston-based TexMax Auctions.

A representative for TexMax Auctions did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Peterson’s rep also did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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The extensive auction offers everything from Peterson’s clothing and designer shoes to art, soccer cleats and even a “custom made” alligator chair.

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“NFL memorabilia” was featured prominently on the list of items for sale.

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In his video statement, the athlete known as AD (“All Day”) vowed to file a lawsuit against the company.

“I want to emphasize that I am financially stable and would never sell my hard-earned trophies,” the 15-year NFL veteran said.

He also added some levity to a serious matter.

“And if I was going to sell them, I know people I could sell them to,” Peterson said. “I wouldn’t go online and randomly sell my personal stuff. So let that sink in.”

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