Cordarrelle Patterson Reportedly Arrested on Assault Charge

Former NFL player Cordarrelle Patterson was reportedly arrested in Tennessee early Saturday and booked on a domestic-assault charge, according to information attributed to TMZ Sports. The supplied reports do not describe the circumstances behind the charge or provide details about any court proceedings. The reports, published October 17 and 18, say Patterson was booked into jail in Tennessee. They provide no further information about the alleged conduct, and no subsequent legal status is described. The charge is an accusation and does not establish guilt. Patterson last played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2024 season. He has been without an NFL contract since the Steelers released him before the 2025 campaign, though one report says he has not officially announced his retirement. Selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2013 draft, Patterson played over 12 seasons for six teams: Minnesota, Oakland, New England, Chicago, Atlanta and Pittsburgh. He worked as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist, earning four Pro Bowl selections and seven All-Pro honors. Patterson won a Super Bowl with the New England...