Steelers Release Cordarrelle Patterson After One Season

Cordarrelle Patterson, a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl return specialist, has been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers after one season, as he announced with frustration in a sarcastic social media post. Patterson, 34, was on the final year of a two-year, $6 million contract, and his release saves the Steelers $2.8 million in salary cap space. In 2024, he appeared in 13 games, contributing mainly as a kick returner and tallying 215 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown, along with 11 kick returns for 240 yards. The move follows a series of offseason additions to Pittsburgh’s running back roster. Patterson departs as the NFL’s all-time leader in kickoff return touchdowns with nine. It is uncertain whether he will join another team for the 2025 NFL season.