PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing operating again and veteran kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson.
In a put up on the social media platform X, previously often known as Twitter, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing sources, that Patterson and the Steelers reached an settlement on a two-year contract. NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero reported on X that the deal is price $6 million.Â
Patterson, the most recent transfer in a busy offseason for the Steelers, joins a powerful operating again room in Pittsburgh that features Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. He additionally reunites with Arthur Smith, who was his head coach in Atlanta from 2021 to 2023. Smith is now the Steelers’ offensive coordinator.Â
Patterson will even see time on particular groups. He has been named to the Professional Bowl 4 instances as a return specialist. Over his 11-year profession, he has 9 kick return touchdowns.
In 43 video games over the past three seasons with the Falcons, Patterson had 347 carries for 1,494 yards and 14 touchdowns. He additionally caught 82 passes for 708 yards and 6 touchdowns. He additionally tallied 34 kick returns and one landing throughout that span.Â
The 33-year-old Patterson was drafted within the first spherical of the 2013 draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He has additionally performed for the Raiders, Bears and Patriots.Â
The Patterson signing comes on the day NFL house owners permitted a brand new kickoff rule, which is anticipated to extend kick returns. For the 2024 season, kickoffs is not going to look the identical.Â