(1:58)Open Extended ReactionsPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers are releasing four-time All-Pro returner Cordarrelle Patterson, he announced on social media Monday. Patterson, 34, took a sarcastic tone in his X post:Breaking news❗️❗️❗️Pittsburgh Steelers release old washed up cordarrelle patterson on his day off!!! — cordarrelle patterson (@ceeflashpee84) July 28, 2025By moving on from Patterson, the Steelers save $2.8 million in cap space. Patterson, though, had just 11 kick returns for 240 yards in his lone season with the Steelers. Patterson didn't participate in the team's offseason activities and didn't practice in any of the team's first four training camp practices this season.