But team officials have made clear the team 's priority is having the face of their franchise back for a ninth season .
The Vikings can release or restructure Peterson 's contract now and trade him starting March 10 , when the 2015 league year begins .
Team officials have made clear the team 's priority is having the face of their franchise back for a ninth season .
The Vikings can release or restructure Peterson 's contract now and trade him starting March 10 , when the 2015 league year begins .