Reports: Steelers releasing CB Patrick Peterson

Field Level Media|published: Fri 8th March, 12:01 2024

Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) intercepts a pass in the first quarter during a Week 16 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. credits: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson, multiple outlets reported Friday.

Peterson signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Steelers last March. The move will save the team nearly $7 million in salary cap space, per ESPN.

Peterson, 33, appeared in 17 games (16 starts) in his only season in Pittsburgh. He had two interceptions, 11 passes defensed and 42 tackles, and he played 97 percent of the defensive snaps.

The fifth overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Cardinals, he played his first 10 seasons in Arizona and was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the first eight. He also was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-2010s team.

Peterson also played two seasons (2021-22) for the Minnesota Vikings.

In 201 career games (200 starts), Peterson has 36 interceptions for 408 yards and two touchdowns to go with 122 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries, 652 tackles and four sacks.

—Field Level Media