A former Pittsburgh Steelers running back is reportedly involved in a troubling legal situation that includes a domestic assault charge.
According to TMZ Sports, ex-Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson was arrested Saturday, October 17, 2026, for domestic assault. He was booked into Sevier County Jail in Tennessee. Per TMZ, they reached out to police for any additional information on the assault charge but have yet to hear anything back.
Super Bowl Champion Cordarrelle Patterson Arrested For Domestic Assault https://t.co/mWtTXsPXq0
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 17, 2026
Patterson, age 35, has previously played for the Minnesota Vikings (2013-2016), Oakland Raiders (2017), New England Patriots (2018), Chicago Bears (2019-2020), Atlanta Falcons (2021-2023) and, most recently, the Steelers (2024).
A four-time First-Team All-Pro, a three-time Second-Team All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler, Patterson is regarded as one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history.
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