Overview
- Patrick Peterson officially retired from the NFL on April 14, 2025, as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, the team that drafted him fifth overall in 2011.
- Peterson spent 10 of his 13 seasons with the Cardinals, earning eight consecutive Pro Bowl selections and three All-Pro honors during his tenure.
- He was a key figure in Arizona's 'No Fly Zone' defense of the mid-2010s, solidifying his reputation as one of the league's elite cornerbacks.
- Peterson also made an immediate impact as a rookie, tying an NFL record with four punt return touchdowns in a single season.
- After leaving the Cardinals in 2020, Peterson played for the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers before returning to Arizona to retire.