GLENDALE –Arizona Cardinals legendary cornerback Patrick Peterson returned home to the desert to retire as a member of the franchise after a stellar 13-year NFL career. Peterson played a decade in Arizona, earning Pro Bowls, All-Pros, and many other awards as a lockdown cornerback in the Red Sea. The 34-year-old is a lock for the Cardinals Ring of Honor, being sixth all-time in franchise history in interceptions.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!However, Peterson said he can’t go into the illustrious Ring of Honor before his fellow Hall of Fame teammate Larry Fitzgerald.

Former Cardinals stars Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson hug during his retirement news conference at the Cardinals’ Tempe facility on April 14, 2025. Syndication: Arizona Republic
Peterson on who goes before him in Cardinals Ring of Honor:
A classy request for the teammates of over 10 years. Peterson was drafted to Arizona in 2011 and lined up head-to-head with one of the greatest wide receivers that has ever graced a football field in Fitzgerald. Coming in as a bright-eyed rookie, the opportunity to face a future Hall of Famer every day in practice matured Peterson into becoming the player he eventually morphed into throughout the years.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) catches a pass while defended by defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) during camp at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. August 8, 2018. Syndication: Phoenix
The duo were the face of the franchise for over a decade, Fitzgerald on offense and Peterson on defense. The duo was a beam of hope for the fans around the Valley, making the Cardinals a much-watched team in the mid-2010’s. Now, both are retired and will be in the Ring of Honor soon to come, but if Peterson gets his way, Fitzgerald will be up there very soon.
Cardinals legend Peterson’s decision to retire with team was “no-brainer”
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
