Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback has officially hanging up his cleats. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, He will retire as a member of the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, the franchise where he spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career.
A four-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection, He was also named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s. Drafted fifth overall out of LSU in 2011, he initially stood out as one of the league’s top punt returners before emerging as an elite cornerback.
At LSU, He was one of the premier defensive backs in college football. His standout 2010 season earned him the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best defensive back and the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best overall defensive player.
Following his decade with the Cardinals, Peterson spent two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before joining the Steelers in 2023. After being released following the season, he transitioned into broadcasting and co-hosts the All Things Covered podcast with his cousin and former Steelers cornerback, Bryant McFadden.
Over his career, Peterson totaled 36 interceptions, 652 tackles, 122 pass breakups, and six touchdowns, both on defense and in the return game.
He attempted to reinvent himself late in his career with Pittsburgh, even taking snaps at safety, but age had taken a toll on his speed and tackling ability.
Peterson now retires as a Cardinal—where he made his name as one of the NFL’s best. He will be eligible for Hall of Fame induction in 2028.
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