Steelers release Patrick Peterson

The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson, the team announced Friday.

Pittsburgh will save $6.85 million in cap space with the move, according to Over The Cap.

After spending two campaigns with the Minnesota Vikings, Peterson signed a two-year, $14-million deal with the Steelers last offseason. The Arizona Cardinals drafted Peterson in the first round in 2011. He made eight Pro Bowls during his 10-year tenure in Arizona before signing with Minnesota in 2021.

Peterson played all 17 games (16 starts) for Pittsburgh last season, totaling 11 passes defended and two interceptions. The 33-year-old allowed 431 receiving yards on 33 receptions in coverage, according to PFF.

The Steelers invested significantly in the cornerback position last year, selecting Joey Porter Jr. as the No. 32 overall pick in the 2023 draft. After seeing limited playing time to begin the campaign, Porter started the team's final 11 games.

Peterson has 652 tackles and 36 interceptions in 201 career contests.