Chewing tobacco nearly sidelined Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson was originally listed as questionable for Sunday’s Vikings/Lions game. But the reason he was on the list is unusual.

Peterson apparently swallowed his chewing tobacco when the Vikings' plane hit turbulence and dropped nearly 1,000 feet, ESPN reported.

The star running back ended up vomiting after the flight. Team officials were not sure why he had been sick so quickly, but he did start Sunday.

Tampa Bay has lost four of its past five games. Atlanta has lost seven of its past eight.

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“He is 100% in support of me,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris says of owner Arthur Blank. “The support isn’t an issue."

The Falcons signed wide receiver Malik Heath, who was placed on waivers by the Packers, and released safety Jordan Fuller.

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