# Former Bears Pro Bowl returner Cordarrelle Patterson arrested

> Cordarrelle Patterson, former Bears Pro Bowl returner, arrested on domestic assault suspicion.
- Title: Former Bears Pro Bowl returner Cordarrelle Patterson arrested
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/20/former-bears-pro-bowl-returner-cordarrelle-patterson-arrested
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:01:59.071+00:00
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## Cordarrelle Patterson arrested
Cordarrelle Patterson, a former Bears Pro Bowl returner, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of domestic assault.

> TMZ reported Tuesday that Patterson’s wife accused him of grabbing her by her upper hair and her hair.
## Patterson released later
He was released from the Sevier County (Tenn.) Jail later that night.
## Patterson's NFL career
Patterson played in the NFL from 2013-24, going to two Pro Bowls each with the Vikings and Bears.
## Patterson's achievements
He returned nine kickoffs for touchdowns, the most in NFL history, including one in 2019 and another in 2020 for the Bears.
## Patterson's college
Patterson attended the University of Tennessee, about an hour from his current home.
## Key takeaway

Cordarrelle Patterson, a former Bears Pro Bowl returner, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of domestic assault and released later that night.