Adrian Peterson Hires High-Powered Attorney

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has hired high-profile attorney Rusty Hardin following his arrest for allegedly resisting police officers this weekend in Houston. Peterson was arrested at a Houston nightclub after police say he pushed an officer.

According to ESPN, Hardin is the attorney who successfully defended pitcher Roger Clemens during two federal trials.

Meanwhile, Peterson said on Sunday that "the truth will surface."

Adrian Peterson's Post-Surgery Twitter Pictures

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson underwent successful surgery Friday to repair the torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee.

The Vikings said the surgery was a success and Peterson was "resting comfortably."

Well, we now have the pictures to prove it.

On his Twitter account Sunday night, Peterson posted a series of pictures from his hospital bed.

The first post read:

My time bringing in the New Year was great! Thanks to family & a lil Blue Bell country ice cream

The second post read:

HAPPY NEW YEAR FANS & FAMIlY!!!

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I'd say Peterson is in good spirits.

Peterson underwent surgery six days after taking a hit to his knee in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.

The injury is expected to require 8-9 months of recovery time.