Falcons All-Pro Cordarrelle Patterson listed as ‘Joker’ on team’s depth chart ahead of 2023 NFL season

The Atlanta Falcons launched their first depth chart of the 2023 common season this week, and it integrated one thing no different depth chart did: The “J” place.

Listed at “J” used to be Swiss Army knife Cordarrelle Patterson, who’s an electrical operating again, huge receiver and kick returner. The “J” is named the Joker place for the Falcons — which seems to be a really perfect have compatibility for Patterson. He’s a seven-time All-Pro, four-time Pro Bowler and has extra kickoff go back touchdowns than any participant in NFL historical past with 9. 

Falcons head trainer Arthur Smith mentioned the idea that began as a funny story, however that there used to be no manner he used to be going to listing Patterson as a third-string operating again on his depth chart in the back of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. 

“He’s not third-team anything,” Smith said during an interview on 92.9 The Game.  

As you’ll inform from his social media profile, Patterson is embracing this new place.

Patterson used to be recognized basically as a consultant sooner than Smith unlocked him in his first season as head trainer in 2021. That 12 months, Patterson recorded a career-high 1,166 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns. In this Joker function, you’ll be expecting Patterson to do extra of what he is been doing ever since he joined the Falcons — a bit bit of the entirety.