The Cardinals did not bring back defensive lineman Corey Peters after last season. But better late than never because the team is now re-signing him.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Peters has signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals:
The #AZCardinals are bringing back a familiar face: DT and locker room leader Corey Peters is expected to sign in AZ, source said. The former AZ Walter Payton Man Of The Year worked out for the team and now gets a 1-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 2, 2021
Just prior to Rap Sheet’s report, Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury did acknowledge that Peters had a workout with the team on Monday. In addition, Kingsbury said that defensive lineman Jordan Phillips would miss practice that same day.
The coach described Phillips’ situation as a “minor thing” and did not sound too concerned with his status. Pass rusher J.J. Watt also remains on the PUP list.
Peters has played five seasons in Arizona. He recorded 146 tackles and eight sacks over that time frame. Last season the 33-year-old’s campaign was cut short in Week 10 due to a season-ending knee injury.
Via NFL insider Josina Anderson, Peters said he felt the Cards have been on the right path during his time with the team and he’s hopeful to help them continue that direction:
Free agent DT Corey Peters tells me that he's re-signing with the #Cardinals on a 1-year deal: "I feel like we're on the right path. My season last year was cut short, so I'm excited to get back out there with this team and accomplish the goals that we have set." @RapSheet 1st.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 2, 2021
Peters was originally a third-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2010. During the summer of 2015, he signed in Arizona as a free agent.
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