euphemistic use of "exempt" (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill CIV (US)]

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> 
> The Vikings have announced that for now Adrian Peterson is
> "exempt...from all team activities"
> 
> That means he's banned or disqualified.
> 
> But it makes it sound like a break for him, doesn't it?
> 
> JL
>

Does he still get paid?

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