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Ex-Steelers Star Faces Assault Charges
18 Oct
Summary
- Former Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson arrested on domestic assault charge.
- Patterson was booked into Sevier County Jail in Tennessee on October 17, 2026.
- He is recognized as one of the NFL's greatest return specialists.
Cordarrelle Patterson, a former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was arrested on October 17, 2026, on a domestic assault charge. The 35-year-old athlete was taken into custody and booked into Sevier County Jail in Tennessee.
Patterson has played for several NFL teams throughout his career, including the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and most recently, the Steelers in 2024.
He is celebrated as one of the NFL's greatest return specialists, earning multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. Police have been contacted for additional information regarding the specifics of the assault charge, with updates expected.
