After a career year and publicly making his case to return to the Atlanta Falcons, Cordarrelle Patterson is getting his wish. He’s staying in Atlanta.
Patterson agreed to terms with the Falcons on Saturday on a two-year, $10.5 million deal, a source told ESPN, keeping the multifaceted offensive player with the team that he has had the most offensive success with in his career.
He told ESPN and the “From The Perch” podcast in late February he wanted to return to the Falcons as long as it made sense for him and his family, saying, “Atlanta spoiled me” in 2021 with how he was used. He also made clear he would like to break the NFL’s all-time kick return touchdown mark — he’s tied for the all-time lead with eight touchdowns — in Atlanta with special teams coordinator Marquice Williams.
Patterson set career highs for rushing and receiving with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021, running…
