Ex-NFL star Cordarrelle Patterson’s arrest photos emerge after domestic assault charge

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 22). Ex-NFL star Cordarrelle Patterson’s arrest photos emerge after domestic assault charge. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/sports/ex-nfl-star-cordarrelle-pattersons-arrest-photos-emerge/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-22 · by Jenna Lemoncelli

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Cordarrelle Patterson, a former NFL star who played as a running back and kick return specialist, was arrested on domestic assault charges in Tennessee early Saturday. Photos from TMZ show Patterson, 35, in handcuffs outside what appears to be his home following an alleged incident with his wife, whom he married in July 2024. His wife reported that Patterson grabbed her by the hair and arm, causing bruising; she feared for herself and their children’s safety. Patterson was released on a $1,000 bond after being arrested.
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Cordarrelle Patterson, a former four-time Pro Bowl running back and kick return specialist for teams including the Minnesota Vikings, was arrested on October 21, 2026, after his wife alleged he grabbed her hair and left arm, leaving bruises. The incident occurred in Sevier County, Tennessee. According to TMZ, Patterson's wife called 911, and responding officers found bruising consistent with the claims. Patterson was released on a $1,000 bond and was photographed smiling during his mugshot session at the Sevier County jail. Patterson, who is the all-time leader in kick returns for touchdowns with nine, had been playing most recently for the Pittsburgh Steelers before being released in 2025. He married Taylor Quick in July 2024, and they share three children together.

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📰 Cordarrelle Patterson Arrested For Domestic Assault
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“Both articles describe Cordarrelle Patterson's arrest for a domestic dispute with his wife on the same date, in Tennessee, resulting in bruising and his subsequent detention.”
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Jenna Lemoncelli
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Pro Bowl Steelers Super Bowl TMZ Tennessee

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Patterson PERSON · 5× Steelers ORG · 2× Bears ORG · 1× Cordarrelle Patterson PERSON · 1× Pittsburgh ORG · 1× Sevier County GPE · 1× TMZ ORG · 1× Taylor Quick PERSON · 1× Tennessee GPE · 1× Vikings ORG · 1×

Narrative

Former Super Bowl champ Cordarrelle Patterson was seen wearing a gray T-shirt and shorts while in handcuffs in photos obtained by TMZ from his arrest on a domestic assault charge early Saturday.
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Claims (10 extracted, 2 hedged)

Former Super Bowl champ Cordarrelle Patterson was seen wearing a gray T-shirt and shorts while in handcuffs in photos obtained by TMZ from his arrest on a domestic assault charge early Saturday. asserted
Patterson → see → charge
Patterson, a former four-time Pro Bowl running back and kick return specialist, had his hands restrained while in front of a home in Tennessee, where he allegedly had a domestic dispute with his wife, according to an arrest warrant obtained by the outlet. uncertain
he → have → outlet
The 35-year-old flashed a smile in his mugshot photo taken by the Sevier County jail. asserted
old → flash → jail
Patterson’s wife called 911 and reported the incident. asserted
wife → call → incident
She told police that he allegedly grabbed her by her hair and her arm, leaving her bruised, and she feared for her safety and the safety of her children, per the warrant. The responding officer said he observed bruising on her left bicep, consistent with her claim. uncertain
he → tell → claim
Patterson was released the same day on a $1,000 bond. asserted
Patterson → release → bond
The former first-round pick and Taylor Quick got married in July 2024, and they share two sons and a daughter. asserted
they → marry → sons
Patterson was released by the Steelers last July after signing a two-year deal with Pittsburgh that April. asserted
Patterson → release → Pittsburgh
He was limited to 13 games due to an ankle injury in 2024, and played for the Vikings, Bears, Steelers, Falcons, Raiders and Patriots during his career. asserted
He → limit → career
Patterson and his wife have yet to address the matter publicly. asserted
Patterson → have → matter
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