The Steelers and Patterson agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. With this move to Pittsburgh, Patterson reunites with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, with whom he worked under the past three seasons in Atlanta. Patterson reeled off 1,313 rushing yards, 670 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns in 29 games between 2021 and 2022, but he fell off almost completely working behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier in the most recent campaign (219 yards from scrimmage, one TD in 14 contests). Upon joining the Steelers, Patterson will be in a similar spot as the No. 3 RB behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, but the 33-year-old's ability as a kick returner likely will be where he makes his mark with his new squad.
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Rushing
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ATL | 14 | 50 | 181 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | ATL | 13 | 144 | 695 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 30 | 1 |
| 2021 | ATL | 16 | 153 | 618 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 31 | 2 |
| 2020 | CHI | 16 | 64 | 232 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
The Steelers and Patterson agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. With this move to Pittsburgh, Patterson reunites with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, with whom he worked under the past three seasons in Atlanta. Patterson reeled off 1,313 rushing yards, 670 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns in 29 games between 2021 and 2022, but he fell off almost completely working behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier in the most recent campaign (219 yards from scrimmage, one TD in 14 contests). Upon joining the Steelers, Patterson will be in a similar spot as the No. 3 RB behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, but the 33-year-old's ability as a kick returner likely will be where he makes his mark with his new squad.
Patterson saw two touches, including the second play of the game, in the first half before leaving with an ankle injury. The veteran was cleared to take the field to start the second half, but his role remained meager. Patterson had a fourth-down conversion and a nine-yard run in the second half negated by penalties, but those were his only opportunities after returning to action. It's clear the Falcons have a few plays designed specifically for Patterson every week, but as long as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy, the veteran will likely be limited to kick-return and gadget duties.
Deemed questionable to return to the game after sustaining an ankle injury in the first half, Patterson was back deep for the Falcons' first kickoff return of the third quarter following a Vikings field goal on the prior possession. Patterson looks like he'll be able to serve as the Falcons' kickoff man for the rest of the day, but expect him to continue to handle only a light role on offense.
Prior to exiting the contest, Patterson carried once for zero yards and caught his only target for three yards. With Mack Hollins also having sustained an ankle injury Sunday, the Falcons -- who were already without Drake London (groin) -- are now seeing their depth on offense being taxed in Week 9.
With Bijan Robinson (illness) back to full strength, Patterson reverted to a gadget piece. Despite solid production the last two years, it appears Patterson won't have fantasy value as long as Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy this season.
Career History
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2023 Regular Season Stats
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Opp
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Result
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CAR
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YDS
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AVG
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TD
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LNG
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FD
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REC
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TGTS
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YDS
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AVG
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TDS
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LNG
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YAC
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1/7
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L 17-48
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5
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20
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4
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0
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7
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12/24
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W 29-10
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7
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26
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3.7
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0
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11
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1
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2
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2
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7
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3.5
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0
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11
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7
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12/17
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L 7-9
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5
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-2
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-0.4
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0
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3
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1
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1
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3
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2
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2
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1
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2
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6
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12/10
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L 25-29
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3
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7
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2.3
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0
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6
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0
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12/3
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W 13-8
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5
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11
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2.2
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0
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7
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0
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1
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2
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6
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6
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0
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6
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0
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