Veteran cornerback and former LSU star [autotag]Patrick Peterson[/autotag] will be in search of a new home once again this offseason. On Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to release the 33-year-old and eight-time Pro Bowler.
The Steelers signed Peterson to a two-year contract last offseason after spending the previous two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. The three-time First Team All-Pro and former fifth overall pick started in 16 of 17 games this season, totaling 34 tackles, two picks and 11 passes defended.
Peterson said last month that he didn’t plan to retire and hoped to play through the extent of his contract with Pittsburgh.
Steelers are releasing eight-time Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson, per sources. pic.twitter.com/z1BYPzaUXy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2024
Peterson has also said he’s open to playing safety.
It doesn’t seem like this is the end for Peterson, who will be 34 by the start of the 2024 season. But we’ll have to wait and see where he ultimately plays next fall.
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