The turbulent relationship with the Arizona Cardinals and Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson took another turn for the worse Thursday morning when news broke that “P2” won’t be seeing the field anytime soon this fall.
Actually six games. Patrick Peterson dropped his appeal. Six games. https://t.co/8eSyrkIfSh
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2019
The long-time staple of the Cards’ secondary, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, has been “feuding” with the team whether it be through the media or social media. Peterson did not attend recent off-season workouts at the team’s facility.
Cardinals’ CB Patrick Peterson now will miss the first six games: Arizona’s regular-season opener vs. the Lions, then games at Baltimore, at home against the Panthers and Seahawks, at Cincinnati and at home against the Falcons.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2019
Per Schefter’s report, Peterson won’t appeal his suspension. Further details about why the cornerback was suspended remain confidential per NFL policies. He won’t be eligible for the Pro Bowl.
A six-game suspension is set to cost Cardinals’ CB Patrick Peterson $3,882,352 in lost wages.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2019
Peterson has two years left on his current deal. He’s scheduled to make $11 million this year and just over $12 in 2020. Schefter also reported the Cardinals have been aware his pending suspension.