Patrick Peterson said earlier this year that he thinks he has There’s a lot left in the tankbut no team has made a move to sign the veteran defensive back since he was released by the Steelers in March.
During one episode from him All things covered podcast, Peterson said he’ll “definitely be ready” if he gets a call to join a team for training camp before noting he’s not the only pedigree defenseman still looking for a deal. Peterson and co-host Bryant McFadden mentioned that cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Stephon Gilmore are undrafted and safeties like Justin Simmons and Quandre Diggs are also free agents.
“What do you think of curves and the security market these days?” Peterson asked. “We know it’s a passing league, right? Why do you see so many high-caliber guys who played at a high level — quarterbacks — still free agents now?”
McFadden noted the NFL’s rule that veterans’ salaries are guaranteed for the entire season if players are rostered for Week 1 as a possible reason why Peterson and others haven’t found a home this offseason. Injuries or other developments on the field could also change that outlook and open the door for some recognizable faces to land in new locations by September.
