Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Limited production in 2024
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Patterson rushed 32 times for 135 yards while securing 12 of 14 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown across 13 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024.
Patterson began the regular season on a high note, racking up double-digit yards in three of the first four weeks. However, he missed the next four games due to an ankle injury and didn't generate nearly as much production upon his return. He played single-digit snaps on offense in each of the team's final five regular-season games and was limited exclusively to work on special teams in Pittsburgh's wild-card loss to the Ravens. The 2013 first-rounder still has one more year left on his contract with the Steelers after signing a two-year, $6 million contract with the team in March. While Najee Harris will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and Jaylen Warren will be a restricted free agent, Patterson expressed displeasure with his postseason role following the team's loss to the Ravens, so it's unclear whether he'll see an uptick in work next year if he remains with the team.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Logs one touch vs. Kansas City
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Patterson rushed once for two yards during Wednesday's 29-10 loss to Kansas City.
Patterson was on the field for just one offensive snap Wednesday, and he had minimal production on his lone carry. The 33-year-old has played single-digit snaps on offense in four consecutive weeks, and he's rushed seven times for 14 yards while securing all three of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown during that time.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Reaches end zone in Week 16
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Patterson secured his lone target for a 12-yard touchdown during Saturday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.
Although Patterson scored his first touchdown of the season Saturday, he was limited to single-digit offensive snaps for a third consecutive week. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have stayed healthy for most of the season, so Patterson hasn't had much of a role on offense.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Limited work in win
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Patterson rushed four times for three yards while securing his lone target for minus-2 yards during Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
Patterson had one of his best fantasy performances of the season during last week's high-scoring win over the Bengals, but he didn't see much playing time on offense against Cleveland in Week 14. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have seen most of the work out of the backfield this year, and Patterson's fantasy value is limited as long as those two are healthy.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Logs six touches against Cincinnati
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Patterson rushed three times for 16 yards while securing all three of his targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Although Patterson was on the field for just 10 offensive snaps in Week 13, he saw a considerable amount of work in the high-scoring victory. The 33-year-old had racked up just 12 yards from scrimmage over the last three games, so it was encouraging to see him turn things around against Cincinnati. Despite Patterson's success against the Bengals, Patterson is unlikely to see a significant uptick in playing time as long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren remain healthy.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Records one carry against Cleveland
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Patterson rushed once for minus-2 yards during Thursday's 24-19 loss to the Browns.
After playing 11 offensive snaps in last week's win over the Ravens, Patterson was on the field for just eight offensive snaps in Thursday's primetime matchup. The 33-year-old had recorded double-digit rushing yards in four of his first five appearances of the season, but he didn't rack up any yards last week and was a minimal contributor against the Browns. Patterson continues to see work as a kick returner, but he hasn't had much of an offensive impact recently.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Two touches in victory
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Patterson secured his lone target for no yards while rushing once for no yards during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Patterson hasn't been especially productive when healthy this season, but Sunday's Week 11 win marked the first time he was held without any yards during that 2024 campaign. As long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren remain healthy, it seems unlikely that Patterson will have much of a role in the Steelers' offense.
Patterson rushed three times for 14 yards during Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Patterson made his return to the field Sunday after missing the Steelers' four games heading into their Week 9 bye due to an ankle injury. He was on the field for just eight offensive snaps but still logged three touches. Although it's encouraging to see Patterson back in action, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy option when healthy this year.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Finally over ankle injury
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Patterson (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson is finally healthy again after having missed each of the Steelers' last four games prior to a Week 9 bye. He's poised to reprise his role as Pittsburgh's return man on kickoffs Sunday against the Commanders. Patterson can also contribute at running back, but his opportunities will likely be limited with Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren both healthy.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Not playing vs. Big Blue
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Patterson (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's game against the Giants, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson was limited in practice all week, but he still drew the doubtful tag due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Colts. The injury is severe enough for Patterson to remain sidelined for a fourth-straight week, and with the Steelers on the bye for Week 9, his next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 10. Aaron Shampklin will once again serve as the Steelers' No. 3 running back Monday behind starter Najee Harris and backup Jaylen Warren.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Listed as doubtful
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Patterson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Giants, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson logged a trio of limited practice sessions this week, but he's nonetheless trending in the wrong direction for Monday's home game against New York. If he can't suit up versus the Giants, Patterson will get the benefit of a bye to rest up before working to return Week 10 at Washington.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Limited in return to practice
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Patterson (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson has been unable to play or practice since suffering an ankle injury during the Steelers' Week 4 contest against the Colts. His return to practice is a sign that the 2013 first-round pick is progressing through the injury, and his practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he'll be able to suit up for Monday night's game against the Giants. Through the first four games of the regular season, Patterson logged 16 carries for 92 yards and five catches (on seven targets) for 34 yards while operating as the No. 3 running back behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Won't play in Week 7
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Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Patterson had missed the Steelers' last two games and was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Sunday night's contest. Expect Aaron Shampklin to serve as Pittsburgh's No. 3 running back behind both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren while Patterson remains sidelined.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Logs another DNP
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Patterson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Patterson has been unable to practice this week, and he is in jeopardy of missing a third straight game due to an ankle injury. He'll have to practice in some capacity Friday to give himself a shot to play against the Jets on Sunday. If Patterson is ruled out, Aaron Shampklin would serve as the third-string running back behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Not practicing to begin week
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Patterson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
Patterson has missed the Steelers' last two games after injuring his ankle Week 4 against the Colts. He has yet to practice since sustaining the injury, and he is in jeopardy of missing a third straight game Sunday against the Jets. Aaron Shampklin will likely be active as the Steelers' No. 3 back behind Najee Harris (rib) and Jaylen Warren for Week 7 if Patterson can't play.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Set to miss another game
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
After exiting the Steelers' Week 4 loss to the Colts with an ankle injury, Patterson didn't practice in any capacity last week before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys. The 33-year-old doesn't sound like he's yet made much notable progress in his recovery from the injury, with Tomlin's decision to rule Patterson out for a second straight game early in the week suggesting that he's unlikely to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday. Additionally, Tomlin labeled Jaylen Warren (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's contest, so Warren's likely absence along with Patterson's should clear the way for Najee Harris to handle the majority of the snaps and touches out of the backfield in Week 6.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Won't play against Dallas
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Patterson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Both Patterson and Jaylen Warren (knee) will be unavailable Sunday after neither running back participated in any practices during the week. Aaron Shampklin is poised to operate as the top backup to Najee Harris, while one or both of Jonathan Ward and La'Mical Perine are options to be elevated from the practice squad to provide backfield depth. Patterson's next chance to play will be Week 6 against the Raiders.
Patterson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
The same goes for Jaylen Warren (knee), leaving both players iffy for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. For now, the team's two healthy backfield options are Najee Harris and Aaron Shampklin, with La'Mical Perine and Jonathan Ward candidates for elevation from Pittsburgh's practice squad ahead of Week 5 action.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Unable to practice
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Patterson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Neither did Jaylen Warren, who missed Sunday's loss to Indianapolis with a knee injury. Patterson took advantage early on with six carries for 43 yards before halftime, only to miss the second half after injuring his ankle. He's now uncertain for Week 5 against Dallas, potentially leaving Aaron Shampklin as the No. 2 running behind Najee Harris, who would then be expected to take on another huge workload after playing 92 percent of snaps post-halftime in Sunday's loss.
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Steelers' Cordarrelle Patterson: Exits game with ankle injury
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Patterson left Sunday's game against the Colts after suffering an ankle injury, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Before his exit, Patterson carried six times for 43 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards. In his absence, Aaron Shampklin is available to back up Najee Harris.
