Three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson may end up with the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell, according to Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton was signed by the Detroit Lions during the 2017 NFL offseason. Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report suggested that the Lions could approach Patrick Peterson, a former Steelers defensive back, in free agency in order to replace Sutton.
The three-time All-Pro cornerback could fit well with the Lions, according to Ballentine.
In an effort to save money, the Pittsburgh Steelers benched the three-time All-Pro. But he participated in every one of the Steelers’ 17 games last season, starting sixteen of them, and surrendering only 7.7 yards per target, according to Ballentine.
Toward the end of the season, he also added a fascinating chapter to his career by working as a safety contractor.
“Peterson is a safer signing because he can play safety, but he showed enough to deserve a chance at corner.”
Peterson agreed to a 5-year, $70 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals when his rookie contract ran out. He was named to the first team All-Pro three times in his first five seasons.
Peterson also had eight Pro Bowl appearances in a row, starting with his debut campaign in 2011.
Peterson has been a member of the Minnesota Vikings and Steelers for the last three seasons. In 17 regular season games last year, he recorded 42 total tackles, 11 pass defenses, and 2 interceptions while playing for Pittsburgh.
