Cardinals DB Peterson: 'I'm here to stay, baby'

Patrick Peterson used a day of golf Wednesday to confirm that he spoke too soon when requesting a midseason trade from the Arizona Cardinals. The cornerback took his tee shot at TPC Scottsdale's famed par-3 16th hole during a pro-am round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, then took to the microphone to address Arizona sports fans.

"I just want to apologize to everybody for asking for that trade in the middle of the season," Peterson said. "I'm here to stay, baby." Peterson's news follows the recent announcement from veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald that he will be back for his 16th season in Arizona. The Cardinals also announced earlier this month that the pass-oriented Kliff Kingsbury will be their new head coach.

Peterson's initial trade request was first reported in October, but he immediately tried to distance himself from the story. His current contract with the Cardinals runs through the 2020 season, and he now seems committed to seeing out that deal. "I think we're definitely moving in the right direction," Peterson told azcardinals.com on Wednesday. "I'm happy with the decisions that ownership made this offseason."

--Field Level Media