The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 33-year-old Cordarrelle Patterson, a four-time All-Pro return specialist and former player for the Falcons, to a two-year contract worth $6 million. Patterson, known for his exceptional skills in kickoff returns and holding the record for the most kick return touchdowns in NFL history with 9, has reunited with Arthur Smith, underlining the significance of this move especially after the NFL revised its kickoff rule. His agent was virtually present in Orlando, waiting for the kickoff rule change to be approved, highlighting the strategic timing of this acquisition. Patterson is expected to significantly contribute to the Steelers, particularly in light of the league's renewed emphasis on kickoff returns.
Rap: Steelers signing RB Cordarrelle Patterson https://t.co/qQ7mEsxjTo
Steelers, Cordarrelle Patterson reportedly agree to 2-year deal. https://t.co/rdlWIhqT7x https://t.co/zxKbpYV0dl https://t.co/83OBykTtwB
Cordarrelle Patterson: Takes talents to Pittsburgh https://t.co/P0JRJabEKU
RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson has signed a 2Yr deal with the Pittsburgh #Steelers, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/tMrbddz5gq
On the same day the kickoff return became relevant again, the Steelers pounced on one of the best kick return specialists in NFL history. https://t.co/wnb3nJlPhX
Steelers have agreed to deal with noted return ace Cordarrelle Patterson, formerly of the Falcons, per league source.
I like this signing a lot. Talented guy. https://t.co/kJmRMIDZ6f
The Steelers are finally going to be fun to root for again! This offseason has been like a wonderful hallucination. https://t.co/Fhx7Hobxi0
Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Pitts have scored the same amount of receiving TDs over the last three seasons (6) https://t.co/QJ1LYvo8Ru
Cordarrelle Patterson, arguably the best kick returner in NFL history, is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, source says. The Steelers get Patterson shortly after the league breathes new life into the kickoff.
Steelers sign Cordarrelle Patterson on a 2-year, $6M deal. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) https://t.co/7r1DqFo14T
BREAKING: Cordarrelle Patterson has signed a two year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers #PMSLive https://t.co/z08f4cwvI5
No player in NFL history has more kick return touchdowns than Cordarrelle Patterson's 9. With kick returns all the way back, this is a pretty significant signing by Pittsburgh. https://t.co/nHQDqg02V5
This is what Art Rooney II said about the new kickoff rule just a couple of hours before signing new return man, swiss army knife Cordarrelle Patterson: "It's a dramatic change. There are no way around that and we had some reservations because of that, so it's going to be…
Cordarrelle Patterson has reached an agreement on a 2-year deal with the Steelers, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/v45ZOwMXJV
BREAKING: Former Falcons All-pro and Pro-bowl returner Cordarrelle Patterson has agreed to a 2-year, $6M deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per @RapSheet. https://t.co/IHFfidPR19
Cordarrelle will fit right in with Steelers…. https://t.co/gueMJuHzZy
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The #Steelers have signed free agent RB/KR Corrdardelle Patterson, per @AdamSchefter It’s a 2-year deal. https://t.co/2vBunL3oz7
4x All-Pro Cordarrelle Patterson is reportedly joining the Steelers. 🚨 https://t.co/rNN0P5cqfz
Lol Arthur Smith https://t.co/sG75eELT6w
Just as kickoff returns become important phase of the game again. https://t.co/GDKsydjxYc
And so on the day that the NFL revises its kickoff rule, the Steelers add a significant return weapon in Cordarrelle Patterson. https://t.co/fkMp7cygFZ
His agent was in Orlando virtually waiting for the signal from the room the new kickoff rule had been approved. It was this morning and Patterson is headed to the #Steelers in a … Flash. https://t.co/KyjxQaYUp8
Cordarrelle Patterson is expected to sign a 2 year $6M deal with the Steelers, per @RapSheet https://t.co/ZYVu0CAt1S
Cordarrelle Patterson to sign a 2-year deal with the Steelers.
The #Steelers are signing former #Falcons RB/WR/KR/PR Cordarrelle Patterson, per @AdamSchefter. He reunites with Arthur Smith. Considering the new kickoff rule, an important signing. https://t.co/ZifiJNrxBc
#Falcons All-Pro and Pro Bowl returner Cordarrelle Patterson, one of the biggest-name free agents still available, is expected to sign with the #Steelers, sources say. He gets a 2-year, $6M deal. As the NFL has altered its kickoff rules, Patterson lands in PIT. https://t.co/owDMdEiagr
Kick returns are back and so is Cordarrelle Patterson: The four-time All-Pro returner and all-around weapon is signing with the #Steelers on a two-year, $6M deal, per me and @RapSheet. Aggressive move by Omar Khan and a reunion for Arthur Smith and Patterson, who just turned 33. https://t.co/2raQD2AKB2
Former Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per sources. Patterson reunites with his former HC Arthur Smith. https://t.co/e6KKF2QZKh