Patrick Peterson
34-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Defense Stats
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Cut by Steelers
Pittsburgh will release Peterson on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Peterson played adequately for the Steelers last season, handling 1,045 defensive snaps across 17 regular-season games, but at 34 years old, the eight-time Pro Bowler isn't quite the player he once was. His release leaves Pittsburgh with a $2.9 million dead-cap hit, but the move clears up almost $7 million in cap space for the team.
Peterson played adequately for the Steelers last season, handling 1,045 defensive snaps across 17 regular-season games, but at 34 years old, the eight-time Pro Bowler isn't quite the player he once was. His release leaves Pittsburgh with a $2.9 million dead-cap hit, but the move clears up almost $7 million in cap space for the team.
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Measurables Review
How do Patrick Peterson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.31 secShuttle Time
4.07 secCone Drill
6.58 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Peterson appeared in every game with the Vikings last year and logged a career-high 66 tackles (56 solo) with five interceptions, the second-best mark over his 12 professional campaigns. After spending the past two years in Minnesota, the 32-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Steelers during the offseason. Pittsburgh also brought in cornerback Joey Porter via the draft, but Peterson will serve in a starting capacity with his new club.
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Picks off pass in Week 16 win
Peterson recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Saturday's 34-11 win over Cincinnati.
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Likely to see time at safety
Peterson is likely to see more time at safety in Week 16 against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Heads to Pittsburgh
The Steelers and Peterson agreed to terms Monday on a two-year, $14 million contract contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Delivers bounce-back 2022 season
Peterson compiled a career-high 66 tackles (56 solo) and 15 pass breakups -- including five interceptions -- while playing all 17 regular-season games for the Vikings in 2022.
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Six tackles in season opener
Peterson had six total tackles in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
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In shape as training camps near
Peterson said on the All Things Covered podcast in early July that the veteran cornerback is in shape and ready to make an NFL team if he gets the opportunity to do so in training camp. "If the phone call happens to come through, I'll definitely be ready to make a team, if that's the case," Peterson said. "I'm doing what I need to do to stay in shape to be ready if someone does so happen to call my phone."
ANALYSIS
Peterson remains unsigned, but the free-agent cornerback is hoping to get an opportunity to play a 14th NFL season. He was released by the Steelers in March after notching 11 passes defensed with Pittsburgh during the 2023 regular season.
Peterson remains unsigned, but the free-agent cornerback is hoping to get an opportunity to play a 14th NFL season. He was released by the Steelers in March after notching 11 passes defensed with Pittsburgh during the 2023 regular season.