The Minnesota Vikings said Monday they are waiting for the NFL to act before making any decisions about running back Adrian Peterson’s return to the team.

Peterson’s plea bargain on child abuse charges in Texas last week ended a legal process. He remains on the Commissioner-Exempt list while the league reviews the case under the personal conduct policy.

“In regards to Adrian Peterson’s status with the Minnesota Vikings, at this time his potential reinstatement is under NFL guidelines,” the Vikings said in a statement. “As an organization, we respect and understand the league’s process. In the interim, our focus is on the team and preparing for this weekend’s game against the Bears.”

The NFL rejected an attempt at immediate reinstatement by Peterson. There are several steps ahead in the NFL’s review of facts and court documents before Peterson’s fate is determined.

On Nov. 4 in Montgomery County, Texas, Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge, was placed on probation and ordered to pay a $4,000 fine. The charge was reduced from felony child abuse for an incident in which Peterson admittedly used a tree branch to whip his 4-year-old son.

“Our union worked with the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings and Adrian’s representatives on a mutual agreement pending the adjudication of his legal case,” the NFL Players’ Association said in a statement last week. “Now that his legal matter is resolved, we believe it is Adrian’s right to be treated in a manner that is consistent with similar cases under our collective bargaining agreement. We will pursue any and all remedies if those rights are breached.”