Overview
- Patterson broke the news himself on X, quipping that he was released on his day off and is now a free agent.
- He joined Pittsburgh on a two-year, $6 million deal in March 2024 but appeared in just 13 games.
- An ankle injury limited his 2024 season, during which he totaled 135 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown and 240 return yards.
- Patterson missed the first four training camp practices in Latrobe as he continued to rehab his high ankle sprain.
- He departs as a free agent with four Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pro honors and an NFL-record nine kickoff return touchdowns.