Pittsburgh Steelers return man and offensive playmaker Cordarrelle Patterson announced via social media Monday that he was released one day before Pittsburgh is set to have its first full padded practice.

On Tuesday, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin named four Steelers who could take over kick return duties after the release of RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson.

Cordarrelle Patterson isn't moping about getting released from the Pittsburgh Steelers this week ... but he IS mopping.