One of the greatest cornerbacks of the 2010s is hanging up the cleats for good, as Patrick Peterson announced on Monday that he is retiring as a member of the Arizona Cardinals. The 34-year-old defensive back was selected by Arizona with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of LSU, and spent 10 seasons with Arizona from 2011-2020.

While acknowledging his 10-year tenure with the Arizona Cardinals ended acrimoniously in 2020, Patrick Peterson said Monday it was a "no-brainer" to retire with the franchise. Peterson, 34, was back in Arizona's headquarters Monday to officially announce the end of his 13-year career that began as the fifth-overall pick in 2011.

Three-time All-Pro Patrick Peterson announced his retirement on Monday as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the first 10 of his 13 NFL seasons as one of the league’s elite cornerbacks