Dean Michaels

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson reiterated that he has no problem playing alongside a gay teammate, saying it wouldn't bother him that much.

However, Peterson admitted to The Oklahoman that having to take showers with a gay teammate would make him uncomfortable.

"Simple things, as far as showers and things like that, you know, of course, anyone would be uncomfortable. But you know, I'm a grown man. There's things that I can deal with. I'm comfortable in my skin," Peterson told the newspaper.

"I'll still high-five them. Pat them on the butt when he's doing good, and go on about my business," he added.

Earlier, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck declared that he would be disappointed if there would be a negative reaction around the league to a gay NFL player.

"It's the 21st century, and I know I would have absolutely no problem with it. I hope no one would treat him any differently than any straight player, no special treatment -- he's just another guy," Luck told CNN.

During the interview, Peterson also told the Oklahoman that didn't see the need to apologize for his comments last month that he's not with gay marriage because he was voicing his personal opinion.

"We have homosexuals who choose to live their life the way they do. You know what? To me, that's fine. You can do that. If you want people to respect that, then just respect my view," Peterson said.

Peterson recently received the Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Award given to athletes who excel on the field and are charitable off it. Swin Cash, of the WNBA's Chicago Sky, received the women's award.

Vikings Rusher Adrian Peterson OK with having Gay Teammate