Patrick Peterson to Retire as an Arizona Cardinal After 13-Year NFL Career

The eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback will sign a ceremonial contract with the Cardinals on Monday, concluding his storied career where it began.

Patrick Peterson, the fifth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, will retire as a member of the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.
The cornerback spent 10 seasons with the Cardinals, earning eight consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2011 to 2018 and three first-team All-Pro honors.
Peterson played two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and one with the Pittsburgh Steelers after leaving Arizona, before being released by the Steelers in 2023 and sitting out the 2024 season.
He finishes his career with 36 interceptions, 652 total tackles, and a reputation as one of the most dominant cornerbacks of his era.
This move marks a symbolic return to the franchise that defined Peterson's career, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in the Cardinals' history.