Overview

• Patterson broke the news himself on July 28 via X, posting a tongue-in-cheek message that he was “old washed up” and released on his day off.
• The move clears $2.8 million in salary cap space tied to the second year of his two-year, $6 million contract.
• He did not practice in any of the first four training camp sessions while managing recovery from a midseason ankle injury.
• In 2024, Patterson appeared in 13 games and totaled 135 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown and 240 kickoff return yards.
• At 34, he departs Pittsburgh with more than 13,000 all-purpose yards, four first-team All-Pro selections and an NFL-record nine kickoff return touchdowns.