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Patrick Peterson, former LSU DB, reportedly signing with new NFL team
By Andrew Olson
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Patrick Peterson is on the move. With NFL free agency on the way, Peterson did not need long to find a new deal. He is reportedly headed to Pittsburgh after spending the last 2 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Peterson will sign a 2-year contract with the Steelers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
Source: The #Steelers are signing Pro Bowl CB Patrick Peterson. A surprise! A perennial star headed to a historic franchise to beef up their back end.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023
ESPN’s Adam Schefter shares that it is a 2-year deal because Peterson feels he can play 2 more seasons. The former LSU standout is entering Year 13 of his pro career.
Steelers gave former Vikings’ CB Patrick Peterson a two-year contract, per source. He wanted to play at least two more seasons, so contract matches his wishes.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023
Peterson is coming off of one of his best seasons in recent years. In 2022, Peterson recorded 15 passes defended, his first double-digit total since 2013 when he had 13. Peterson’s 5 interceptions are his most in a single season since 2012 when he had 7 picks.
Peterson has 34 career interceptions, tied for most among active players. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the Arizona Cardinals (2011-2020), earning first-team All-Pro recognition in 2013 and ’15 and being selected to 8 Pro Bowls (2011-18).
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
