Arizona Cardinals, Patrick Peterson agree on extension
Jul 30, 2014, 3:51 AM | Updated: 9:40 pm
The Arizona Cardinals and Patrick Peterson have agreed to a new deal that will keep the Pro Bowl cornerback in the desert through 2020.
Peterson tweeted out the news that will make him the highest paid cornerback in NFL history.
The deal will give him roughly $14 million per year.
Happy to announce my 5 year extension with @AZCardinals! $70M and $48M Guaranteed!! #AZCardinals #P2Nation #YearOfTheCardinal
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) July 30, 2014
Want to thank my family, friends and teammates, all of #P2Nation and the best agents in the biz @chafiefields and Joel! #AZCardinals
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) July 30, 2014
Best Week Ever. @AZCardinals & @UnderArmour #YearOfTheCardinals #TeamUA #P2Nation
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) July 30, 2014
Peterson has made the Pro Bowl all three years he’s been in the league. He was an All-Pro cornerback in 2013 with 40 tackles, three interceptions and a career-high 30 passes defensed.
The shutdown corner said over the weekend he’s being ‘relieved’ of his offensive duties and would focus strictly on defense.
Peterson becomes the first member of the 2011 draft to agree to a contract extension.
