Patrick Peterson Says He's '100% Focused' on Cardinals Amid Trade Rumors

While acknowledging he's "incredibly frustrated" with how the 2018 season has unfolded, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson said that isn't affecting his preparation for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

In a statement posted to Twitter, Peterson addressed speculation regarding his future with the Cardinals:

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that Peterson had requested the Cardinals trade him before October 30's 4 p.m. ET deadline and that he "desperately" wants a move away from Arizona.

Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks told reporters that the move is "out of the question."

Mike Jurecki of the Cardinals' official site added Wednesday that Peterson "wasn't on the trade block."

Schefter reported Peterson met with team president Michael Bidwill and began feeling more optimistic about the franchise's direction:

Peterson's frustration is understandable. He continues to be one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, and he's stuck on one of the NFL's worst teams.

Arizona is one of four franchises with only one win this year and ranks 31st in overall efficiency, per Football Outsiders.

The Cardinals might have a hard time contending for the playoffs anytime soon, too. Both coach Bruce Arians and starting quarterback Carson Palmer retired in the offseason, and Larry Fitzgerald's career is winding down. Arizona is looking at a rebuild as it transitions from the key veterans responsible for back-to-back postseason trips in 2014 and 2015.

Peterson can become a free agent in 2021. Until then, his talents might be wasted on a losing team as the Cardinals build their future around rookie quarterback Josh Rosen. However, Schefter's report indicates ownership may be busy with strengthening the roster before the corner has a chance to leave.