For the better part of a decade, Cordarrelle Patterson was one of the NFL’s most versatile players on offense and special teams. But he’s been out of the league for over a year now and his recent arrest might mark the end to any hopes of coming back.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers reported to Saint Vincent College in July of 2025, optimism flowed as freely as the summer heat in Latrobe. Training camp always carries hope, but this particular opening week felt different — louder, star-studded, and charged with expectations that would ultimately define the season to come.
A surprising development in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backfield situation has quietly handed an opportunity to one player few expected: with the release of former Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson, tension-free space has emerged, and Trey Sermon has positioned himself, almost slot‑like, to slide right into it.
Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?
Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran running back/wide receiver hybrid Cordarrelle Patterson, which he hilariously announced on his own account on X, formerly Twitter.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a swap to their backfield, releasing veteran Cordarrelle Patterson and signing former Philadelphia Eagles runner Lew Nichols, the team announced.
Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson did his best Adam Schefter impression on Monday and broke some news about his own career. Patterson, a first round selection by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 NFL Draft, spent the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Former Vikings star kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson was cut by the Steelers on an off day for the team, he revealed on Monday in a social media post that has gone somewhat viral.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
He entered training camp on the Steelers’ roster bubble. To little surprise, then, the veteran running back/returner has been let go.
The Pittsburgh Steelers need help with their kick return game, and their first choice to try and fix it may be in-house. As the team prepares for training camp, there are several questions surrounding the roster, with who the return man is going to be being one of the most overlooked on the list.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a lot of issues that became visible during the 2024 season. At the end of the campaign, things collapsed for Pittsburgh, but the Steelers were especially bad throughout the season when it came to returning kickoffs.
Kick returner and special teams ace Cordarrelle Patterson isn't happy with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After the team only wished him a happy birthday on their Instagram story, Patterson called out the team, making it known their remarks weren't enough.
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first loss of the season in true heartbreaking fashion, with a failed shotgun snap halting a potential game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter of what became a 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
While many continue to speculate whether the Steelers will add another wide receiver before the start of the regular season, Pittsburgh believes one of its newest additions is being overlooked.
The Steelers offered some injury updates with camp getting underway, including one on a key offseason addition.
The Pittsburgh Steelers could roll out dangerous veteran return man Cordarrelle Patterson in a number of capacities this fall.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era. The kickoff game has completely changed, so to help adapt to it, the team went out and signed the best kick returner of his generation, Cordarrelle Patterson.
EA Sports dropped the official trailer for its Madden NFL 25 game on Thursday and it has quickly caught the attention of Steelers fans.
He was brought to Pittsburgh to primarily be its X-factor on special teams, and he believes the rules could play in his new team's favor.
Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver/running back and kickoff return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson will indeed wear No. 84 after asking about three other numbers.
Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver/running back and kickoff return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson asked fans on X on Tuesday night if he should wear No.
The Pittsburgh Steelers recently agreed to terms with Cordarrelle Patterson and inked him to a two-year contract. With the new kickoff rules, Patterson is expected to be a serious threat, just like he was with every other team he has played for.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not wasting any time in trying to take advantage of the NFL's new kickoff rules.
Some NFL running backs made pretty good money this offseason. Some didn’t. Some bigger names are still looking for work.
The last three years for Atlanta Falcons football fans have been a brutal stretch, but there have been some bright spots. One of the players that has brought a lot of that to the city is Cordarrelle Patterson.
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is officially a free agent after his contract was voided today. If the decision were solely up to special teams coordinator Marquice Williams, Patterson would be back in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Falcons have a decision to make this spring in regards to return specialist and running back Cordarrelle Patterson. If the decision were solely up to special teams coordinator Marquice Williams, he would be back in Atlanta.
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