Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson said, “I’m that guy,” when asked about possibly playing a “Joker role” in the Steelers’ offense.

“Running back, kick returner, tackle, tight end...I can do it all,” Patterson said when asked about the role. This season, Patterson is a near-lock to serve as the Steelers’ primary kick returner. Still, his familiarity with the offense run by offensive coordinator Arthur Smith could lead to a versatile role for Patterson, who has seen plenty of action at various offensive positions over his 11-year career. Patterson totaled just 219 yards from scrimmage and one offensive touchdown last season while playing in 14 games. He also appeared to have lost a step during the back end of the 2022 season. While we can safely assume his role on special teams, we will need to see what kind of reports surface out of camp before we can confidently assess his fantasy value in 2024.