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.

Veteran utility player Cordarrelle Patterson said the Steelers released him on his day off. The 34-year-old Super Bowl champ, nicknamed “Flash” for his speed and versatility on the field, jokingly called himself “washed up” in a tweet that revealed the news on Monday.

Cordarrelle Patterson was cut by the Steelers on his day off. Falcons fans are hoping the All-Pro returner will return to Atlanta