METAIRIE, La. -- Adrian Peterson returned to New Orleans Saints camp on Friday during his second bye week of the season (after his second trip to London of the season) for a proper send-off.

Peterson autographed a stack of No. 28 Saints jerseys for his former teammates -- one of whom said he had to have one for his “man cave.”

Although Peterson lasted less than six months in New Orleans before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals, he was obviously held in high esteem by his teammates.

Peterson’s family is still living in the New Orleans area, although they’ll relocate soon. And for now, his son Adrian Jr. is still a key member of the star-studded flag football squad coached by Drew Brees.