Patrick Peterson

The Steelers are signing former Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday, per a source.

Peterson started 30 games over the past two seasons for the Vikings, missing four contests due to hamstring issues. [Cam Sutton](https://www.nfl.com/players/cameron-sutton/) signed a [three-year, $33 million](https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-signing-cb-cameron-sutton-to-three-year-33-million-deal) contract with the Lions. Peterson's 82.5 PFF coverage grade in 2022 was the second-best grade of his career. The team also could bring back [William Jackson III](https://www.nfl.com/players/william-jackson/) at a lower salary after cutting him this offseason for cap relief. How consistent the defense is. "And just how consistent he is.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and tough, hard-nosed defense go hand-in-hand. The team made a move to bolster that side of the ball as they're signing eight-time ...

The Steelers defense he is joining ranked 10th in the NFL in scoring defense in 2022, allowing 20.4 points per game. Peterson's five interceptions in 2022, which he totaled at age 32, were the second most of his decorated career, behind only his seven-interception campaign in 2012. However, Peterson shores up a pass defense that ranked 13th in the league, allowing 330.4 passing yards per game. The team made a move to bolster that side of the ball as they're signing eight-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback [Patrick Peterson](/nfl/players/1632296/patrick-peterson/) to a two-year contract on Monday, [according to ESPN](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1635382692207554560?s=20). Peterson expressed interest in the Steelers' AFC North rival The

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to sign All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson from the Minnesota Vikings.

[ Sutton had been the longest-tenured Steelers defensive back before his departure. But that recognition did not carry over to other areas. The terms of the deal were not immediately reported. Peterson, 32, was the No. [Pro Football Focus](https://premium.pff.com/nfl/players/2022/REG/patrick-peterson/6157/defense) gave Peterson an 80.7 grade for 2022, the second-highest full season mark of his entire career.

Peterson's time in Minnesota ends after two seasons. The future Hall of Famer is headed to Pittsburgh.

The Vikings' defensive transformation will happen without a team captain. Cornerback Patrick Peterson agreed to terms on a contract with the Pittsburgh ...

Peterson arrived to the Vikings in 2021 as a proven veteran joining a secondary desperate for stability. "A guy that can be implemented into the game plan," Peterson said. Peterson was lauded by teammates for his role as a mentor. Peterson, who started 31 of 35 possible games for the Vikings over two seasons, said he had the "time of my life" in Minnesota following a 10-year run in Arizona. "It wasn't curveballs," Peterson said. Peterson said he spoke to Vikings brass before making his final decision.

The financial terms have yet to be disclosed. Peterson will replace longtime Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton, who agreed to a three-year contract with the ...

“That’s the first step. “I’m playing for jewelry at this period in my career,” Peterson said. “I want to be able to be with the team that’s going to be in the position that’s going to be in the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson to a two-year contract, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday.

5 overall in the 2011 draft out of LSU. The Cardinals selected him No. The 2023 season will be Peterson's 13th in the NFL.

Cam Sutton and Patrick Peterson are the names of the talk in Pittsburgh, and the swap is a fascinating one for the Steelers.

[ If that trend can hold and Peterson can give them just quality snaps, the signing should be a fine one. That mentorship is valuable, and Peterson is coming off his best season since 2018, according to his PFF grade. It would not be foreign to either Mike Tomlin or Teryl Austin to find that in their scheme either. It needs some help to round itself into a high-upside room. One part that you can not overlook here is that Peterson will replace Sutton’s veteran presence in the locker room. However, he did see a low target in his man coverage reps. He had 5 interceptions and 17 pass deflections in 2022 and that tracks with his general playmaking ability in general. A 3-year, $33 million extension would not have been out of the realm of possibility for Sutton, either. It left Pittsburgh without a starting outside cornerback, but even with Peterson onboard, they lack the passing down slot cornerback to relieve Arthur Maulet of those duties when asked to do so. Losing Sutton is a blow that the Steelers are going to feel regardless of the Peterson signs or not. Meanwhile, the Steelers almost always signed players below the age of 30 on defense.

Patrick Peterson, an eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple reports.

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) While the team did go 9-8 last season, they weren’t able to make the playoffs as the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens each had a better record in the regular season. [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/minnesota-vikings) after making his name with the Arizona Cardinals for 10 years. "I want to be able to be with the team that's going to be in the position that's going to be in the playoffs. I want to be on a team that can get in the playoffs, first and foremost, and that's able to compete for a championship. Still doing so at a high level, ESPN says the Steelers’ deal will fulfill that wish for him.