By the end of the 2023 season, DB Patrick Peterson should have played over 200 snaps at safety, the vast majority coming over the last four weeks. He has started the past two games there and will start in the finale at that position as well, whether Minkah Fitzpatrick is back or not.
While the move was precipitated by a string of injuries (and one suspension), it’s fair to wonder if that is what is in the cards for his future with Peterson set to be 34 next season. And he admits the idea is one that he has warmed to greatly in recent days—a far cry from his earlier entrenched position against it.