Former All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters was once viewed as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, but surprisingly remained unsigned free agency. That is, until one team decided to take a chance on him Monday.
Peters spent the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens, and played a big role as the team’s No. 2 cornerback aside Marlon Humphrey.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh recently spoke about Peters and didn’t close the door on a potential return for him this coming season, saying that “you don’t close the door on good players and good people.”
Harbaugh may have wanted Peters to return, but the Las Vegas Raiders beat them to the punch, signing Peters to a one-year contract on Monday.
The #Raiders have reached an agreement with former #Ravens Pro Bowl CB Marcus Peters, sources say. Peters, who had an impressive workout today, gets a 1-year deal and Las Vegas gets a talented player right before camp. pic.twitter.com/DmbaYLLoSh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 24, 2023
Peters will join a Raiders defense that is seemingly in desperate need of some help in the secondary. The Raiders allowed the fourth most passing yards in the league last season.
Given Peters’ reputation as one of the better cornerbacks in football, fans certainly took notice of this signing, offering their opinion on social media.
I’m gonna miss Marcus Peters😓
— Breona Humphrey (@breonahumphrey) July 24, 2023
Lamar Jackson is sad to see Marcus Peters officially out of the Ravens’ plans.
(via IG/new_era8) pic.twitter.com/aydydanHai
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) July 24, 2023
If Marcus Peters can do what Casey Hayward did a couple of years ago and get those turnovers he’s most known for, #Raiders will get more than their money’s worth with his reported deal. https://t.co/S7gdgymVYv
— Moe Moton (@MoeMoton) July 24, 2023
Marcus Peters is now a Las Vegas Raider 🫣 pic.twitter.com/OqS9LK84Ru
— Raiding The Kingdom🎙 (@RaidTheKingdom) July 24, 2023
Goodbye, Marcus Peters. 😢
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) July 24, 2023
Marcus Peters career:
*Leaves Chiefs*
Chiefs win Super Bowl*Leaves Rams*
Rams win Super Bowl*Leaves Ravens*
👀👀👀— Chris (@chiefs_outsider) July 24, 2023
Peters spoke about his fit on the Raiders in an Instagram post shortly after his signing became official, revealing that he grew up a fan of the Raiders living in Oakland.
“It’s the team that I watched when I grew up. It’s the team that low key believe in me that I can come in and still make a change.”
– @marcuspeters posted this 📽 on IG after his signing was reported. Which was the best fit for him?
"So far, it's the #RAIDERS. It's the team that I watch (when) I grew up. It's the team that low key believe in me that I can come in and still make a change"
H/T @ mpjuiceman on… pic.twitter.com/HykBEigPWg
— Harry Ruiz (@harryruiz) July 24, 2023
Peters may not be at the All-Pro level that he showed off in both 2016 and 2019, but he is very clearly still a player that can make an impact in the right situation.
