The Steelers proceed to indicate Jerry Jones what “all-in” means.
Pittsburgh is predicted to signal veteran kick returner and offensive weapon Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year, $6 million deal, in line with NFL Media.
It’s certainly no coincidence that Cordarrelle acquired a brand new deal on the identical day the NFL revolutionized the kickoff. With extra returns than even doubtlessly on the docket for 2024, Patterson might have extra of an affect than ever.
A primary-round decide in 2013, Patterson has performed for the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots, Bears, and Falcons. He has 9 profession kickoff returns for a landing, an all-time report.
He can also contribute offensively, each as a runner and receiver. In 2021 with the Falcons, Patterson had 1,166 yards from scrimmage, with 618 dashing and 548 receiving.
Nevertheless it’s his expertise as a kickoff returner that certainly made him engaging to the Steelers. And if he can benefit from the brand new configuration and blow by the cluster of protection gamers for lengthy good points, Pittsburgh’s opponents will quickly be kicking the ball by the top zone and letting the Steelers begin their drives from the 30.
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