Cardinals' Patrick Peterson Tells Phoenix Golf Crowd He's 'Here to Stay'

Months after having a trade request go public, Arizona Cardinals star Patrick Peterson is now making it clear that he has no desire to play elsewhere. 

Peterson apologized to the crowd at the WM Phoenix Open on Wednesday and let it be known that he is "here to stay":

Peterson told Nate Fain of AZCentral Sports that his announcement was a spontaneous decision:

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported in October that Peterson—who is under contract through the 2020 season—asked the Cardinals to move him before the trade deadline as he "desperately" wanted out. Schefter later reported that the cornerback backed off his request after meeting with team president Michael Bidwill and received assurance that the organization was committed to winning. 

Peterson ultimately took to social media to address the situation:

Three months later, he is all-in on the Cardinals.

The fifth overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, Peterson has spent his entire eight-year career with Arizona. While the Cardinals finished with the worst record (3-13) in the NFL this past season, he had himself another solid performance. He earned his eight consecutive Pro Bowl nod by recording 54 total tackles, one sack, two interceptions and five pass break-ups.

As far as new Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, Peterson told Fain that he is excited for the opportunity and believes the "sky is the limit."