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Steelers to Release Former All-Pro Cornerback Patrick Peterson, per Report
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Peterson, who signed a two-year, $14 million deal with Pittsburgh last offseason, was due a $3 million roster bonus if he remained a member of the Steelers on March 16.
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The eight-time Pro Bowl defensive back played in all 17 games for the Steelers last season, which included 16 starts. Peterson recorded two interceptions, 11 passes defended and 42 total tackles.
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Patrick Peterson is being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a Friday report.
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Peterson turns 34 in July, and has proven to still be an effective player, even if he is not a lockdown defender as he once was in his prime. The 2024 season will be Peterson’s 14th in the NFL, and he should have a market for his services in free agency given how he performed last season at 33 years old.
Over the course of his 13-year career, Peterson has intercepted 36 passes, defended 122 and has recorded 652 career tackles with the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and Steelers.