Redskins running back Adrian Peterson made headlines on Tuesday (July 23) after reports surfaced of his alleged financial struggles despite making $100 million during his NFL career.

Over the past two years, three creditors have sued Peterson to get the athlete to pay off his debts, including defaulting on a $2.4 million loan, a $4 million loan, and a $5.2 million loan. Peterson reportedly paid off the $600,000 he owed on the first loan, while a judge ordered him to pay back the full amount on the second loan. He reportedly took out the third loan to pay off the other loans, but ended up defaulting and now owes more than $6.6 million with interest and legal fees added onto the $5.2 million loan.

Peterson's lawyer, Chase Carlton, says that the 34-year-old athlete has trusted the wrong people with his money and he has been taken advantage of. Carlton explained, "The truth behind Adrian Peterson's current financial situation is more than is being reported at this time. Because of ongoing legal matters, I am unable to go into detail, but I will say this is yet another situation of an athlete trusting the wrong people and being taken advantage of by those he trusted. Adrian and his family look forward to sharing further details when appropriate."

Source: CBS News