As the battle for the starting spot at slot corner rages on for the Pittsburgh Steelers between veteran Chandon Sullivan and fourth-year pro Elijah Riley, one name is often left out of that discussion when it comes to the role defensively.
That name is veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson. While he has some experience in the slot in his career — 790 career snaps there — Peterson also has the want-to and the athleticism to play in the slot. That ability to be utilized all over the field and truly move around late in his career ultimately led to him signing with the Steelers in free agency.