The NFL just announced a new kickoff rule and the Pittsburgh Steelers acted quickly to sign Cordarrelle Patterson, one of the best kick returners available in free agency.
According to the NFL Network report, the Steelers got Patterson’s signature when the running back agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract. The specialist has been part of the NFL All-Pro first team four times.
Everything indicates that the former Falcons player will be key in Pittsburgh’s offensive scheme because he spent three years with Arthur Smith, the Steelers’ new offensive coordinator, while he was head coach of the Atlanta team. While in Georgia He generated 2,202 yards from scrimmage and visited the end zone 20 times after receiving 429 offensive touches.
Patterson, 33, is entering his 12th season in the NFL. The University of Tennessee graduate turned professional when he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2013 draft. His journey in the league includes stops in Oakland, New England and Chicago before Atlanta.
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Cordarrelle Patterson’s versatility will help Pittsburgh
With his arrival, the Steelers will have three reliable running backs in the figure of Patterson, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Now, Pittsburgh will be able to establish a dominant running attack to go with Russell Wilson or Justin Fields, whoever ends up as the starting quarterback.
One of Patterson’s best skills is his specialization as a punt and kick returner. The former Falcons player holds the record for most kick return touchdowns with nine in his career. The previous mark was eight and was held by Joshua Cribbs and Leon Washington. In 11 seasons as a professional he has 7,989 yards on kickoff returns.
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2024-03-26 21:07:22
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