Patrick Peterson agrees to 2-year pact with Steelers in surprise move: report

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Eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple reports. 

Peterson, a three-time All-Pro in his 12 NFL seasons, wished to play two more years in the league. Still doing so at a high level, ESPN says the Steelers’ deal will fulfill that wish for him. 

Peterson has spent the past two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings after making his name with the Arizona Cardinals for 10 years. It was there where Peterson made the Pro Bowl every season from 2011 to 2018. 

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Robbie Anderson (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

But that doesn’t mean the 32-year-old’s production hasn’t been the same since he left. Last season in Minnesota, Peterson totaled five interceptions and 15 passes defended while tallying 66 tackles in 17 games.

Peterson allowed a 79.6 passer rating as well after having a 78.7 mark in the same category in 2021.

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The move to the Steelers was, however, a surprising one to folks on social media as the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals and others were among rumored teams to have interest in him.

He also mentioned on Adam Schefter’s podcast how he’s chasing a Super Bowl ring before he hangs up his cleats.

"I'm playing for jewelry at this period in my career," Peterson said on the podcast Saturday. "I want to be able to be with the team that's