Training camp took a nasty turn for a former Pittsburgh Steelers star player. The team released a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and special teams contributor on their day off.
Training camp is a brutal time for players. Teams must trim their roster from 90 players to 53 by the end of preseason. Players often get cut at inopportune times, like hours after a PR team celebrates their birthday on social media.
The Pittsburgh Steelers released Cordarrelle Patterson
Per Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, Pittsburgh released Cordarrelle Patterson on Monday.
“The Steelers are releasing 4x Pro Bowl WR and returner Cordarrelle Patterson,” Meirov posted on X.
Patterson made a joke about the news on his social media.
“Breaking news Pittsburgh Steelers release old washed up cordarrelle patterson on his day off!!!,” the wide receiver posted on X.
Breaking news❗️❗️❗️Pittsburgh Steelers release old washed up cordarrelle patterson on his day off!!!
— cordarrelle patterson (@ceeflashpee84) July 28, 2025
Patterson, 34, was selected in the first round of the 2013 draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He’s enjoyed stops with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, and Atlanta Falcons. The Tennessee Volunteers standout has appeared in 183 games and started 61 in his 12-year NFL career.
Patterson has 2,646 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. He’s added 2,875 yards receiving and 17 touchdowns in the passing game. He’s returned nine kickoff returns for touchdowns.
Patterson might have some extra days off in training camp, but the veteran should find work before the regular season.
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