Pittsburgh Steelers return man and offensive playmaker Cordarrelle Patterson announced via social media Monday that he was released one day before Pittsburgh is set to have its first full padded practice.

The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran return specialist and running back Cordarrelle Patterson on Monday, a surprise roster move announced by the player himself in a post on X. Patterson, 34, shared the news with sarcasm,

With Cordarrelle Patterson getting his release before practicing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this summer, it has opened a spot at kickoff returner. Patterson was given his official release Tuesday with one year remaining on his contract.