Steelers Launch Veteran RB
The Pittsburgh Steelers are transferring on from one among their veterans.
In keeping with his personal announcement, Cordarrelle Patterson was launched on his break day.
The star kick returner and versatile operating again is now a free agent.
NEWS: All-Professional returner Cordarrelle Patterson pronounces that the Pittsburgh #Steelers have RELEASED him on his off day.
Patterson is taken into account one of many best returns in #NFL historical past. pic.twitter.com/tUzfmCuZxx
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 28, 2025
Patterson signed a two-year contract with the Steelers earlier than the 2024 season.
He claimed to be “outdated and washed up” in joking about his state of affairs on X.
Patterson adopted Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to Pittsburgh after their days along with the Atlanta Falcons.
But, the choice isn’t shocking, provided that the crew added operating backs Kaleb Johnson and Kenneth Gainwell to their roster this offseason.
Patterson didn’t follow via the primary 4 days of coaching camp as he was coping with an undisclosed damage.
He struggled with an ankle damage after a powerful begin with the Steelers, and as soon as he misplaced his explosiveness, he didn’t make his normal impression on the offense and particular groups.
The Steelers have Jaylen Warren on the prime of their operating again depth chart.
Additionally they have Trey Sermon and Evan Hull on their 90-man roster, however they’re unlikely to make the 53-man roster if the others keep wholesome.
As for Patterson, this is likely to be the tip of the road for him, as he’s 34 years outdated and coming off a disappointing season.
