When the Minnesota Vikings first signed Patrick Peterson for the 2021 season, it came as a surprise to many within the organization and to fans. There was no doubt that the Vikings needed cornerback depth, but signing a long-time veteran who appeared to be on the back end of his career didn’t seem like the best move. The Vikings trusted Mike Zimmer as the “cornerback whisperer” to extend Peterson’s career the way he did with Terence Newman. Peterson put together a decent season, allowing 37 receptions for 455 yards and 3 TD’s on the season.
But Peterson was only on a one-year deal, meaning he was likely headed elsewhere, especially once the Vikings cleaned house by firing their longtime GM and HC.