Thanks to his cooperation with the local media throughout the 2023 season, Pittsburgh Steelers’ veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson won “The Chief” award Wednesday, according to a tweet from ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.
“The Chief” Award is given annually to the top Pittsburgh Steelers’ player for his personality and cooperation with local media. Peterson won the award in his first season with the team. Last season, center Mason Cole won the award in his first season with the team. In previous years, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward won the award in 2021 and 2019, while former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won the award in 2020.