The Arizona Cardinals’ former Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro cornerback, Patrick Peterson, did not play during the 2024 season after the Pittsburgh Steelers released him last offseason. Since he sat out in 2024, he doesn’t have much gas left in the tank, and considering his age- turning 35 in July- the writing was on the wall for Peterson as he faced an uncertain future in the NFL.
The Arizona Cardinals 8x Pro Bowler set to reveal major career news
According to Adam Schefter, Patrick Peterson will be in Arizona on Monday to announce his retirement as a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
Eight-time Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson will be in Arizona on Monday to retire as a Cardinal, per source. Peterson played 13 years in the NFL, including his first 10 seasons in Arizona, where he was a three-time All-Pro selection.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 11, 2025
Peterson had a great ten-year career with the Cardinals. He recorded 499 tackles, 28 interceptions, one pick-six, and 91 pass deflections in 154 regular-season games, along with nine tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection in three postseason games. He also had 195 punt returns for 1,816 yards and four touchdowns.
He spent the last three years of his career with two teams. Here’s how it went down.
He spent 2021 and 2022 with Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings signed Patrick Peterson to a one-year, $8 million contract during the 2021 offseason and a one-year, $4 million contract during the 2022 offseason. Peterson had two solid seasons with the Vikings, recording 111 tackles, six interceptions, and 20 pass deflections in 30 regular-season games, along with five tackles in one postseason game.
He spent 2023 with Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Patrick Peterson to a two-year, $14 million deal during the 2023 offseason. Peterson had a decent 13th season, recording 42 tackles, two interceptions, and 11 pass deflections in 17 regular-season games, along with four tackles in one postseason game. As previously mentioned, the Steelers released him during the last offseason.
Next stop, Canton
Patrick Peterson had a great 13-year career in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers after being the fifth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He finished his career with 652 tackles, 36 interceptions, two pick-sixes, and 122 pass deflections in 201 regular-season games, along with 18 tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection in five postseason games. His accolades include eight Pro Bowls and three First-Team All-Pro selections.
Next stop, Canton, Ohio.
