It’s rare in today’s NFL that a cornerback pushing into his early-to-mid 30s maintains his high level of play, largely due to a decline in speed, athleticism and that overall quick twitch that made them so good early on in their careers.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ veteran cornerback Joe Haden appears to be an exception to that, as Haden continues to play at a high level at 32 years old.
Since signing with the Steelers after being surprisingly cut in the summer of 2017, Haden has played a key role in the rebirth of the Steelers’ defense, solidifying an area of great struggle and concern in the 2010s at cornerback.