Marcus Peters is an American football cornerback currently without a team. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015, he has played for various teams including the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. Peters' football journey began at the University of Washington.
1992: Highest Drafted Defensive Back
Peters became the highest defensive back drafted from Washington since Dana Hall (18th overall) in 1992.
January 9, 1993: Birth of Marcus Peters
Marcus Peters was born on January 9, 1993.
January 2011: College Commitment
In January 2011, Marcus Peters committed to play college football at the University of Washington.
2011: Redshirt Freshman Year
Marcus Peters redshirted his freshman year at the University of Washington in 2011.
2012: Breakout Season
In 2012, Peters had a breakout season as a redshirt freshman, starting eight of 13 games and recording impressive stats, including 44 tackles, three interceptions, and a touchdown.
2013: Continued Success
Marcus Peters continued his success in 2013, starting 12 of 13 games and recording five interceptions, 55 tackles and one sack.
December 16, 2014: Entering the NFL Draft
On December 16, 2014, Peters announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft.
2014: Dismissal from Team
In 2014, Peters faced disciplinary issues, including a one-game suspension for a "sideline tantrum" and was later dismissed from the team in November.
April 2, 2015: Washington's Pro Day
On April 2, 2015, Peters participated at Washington's Pro Day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.
May 15, 2015: Signing with the Chiefs
On May 15, 2015, the Chiefs signed Peters to a fully guaranteed four-year, $9.58 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5.23 million.
December 20, 2015: Impressive Performance against the Ravens
On December 20, 2015, Peters had a standout game against the Ravens, recording three combined tackles, four pass deflections, two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
December 22, 2015: Pro Bowl Selection
On December 22, 2015, Peters was selected to play in the 2016 Pro Bowl.
2015: Impressive Rookie Season
In 2015, Peters had an outstanding rookie season, setting career-highs in tackles, pass deflections, and interceptions, and tying for the league lead in interceptions.
2015: NFL Draft
Marcus Peters was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft.
2015: Rookie Year Accolades
Peters earned several accolades for his performance in 2015, including second-team All-Pro, Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year, and was a finalist for the Pepsi Rookie of the Year award.
January 9, 2016: First NFL Playoff Game
On January 9, 2016, Peters started in his first NFL playoff game and contributed to the Chiefs' victory over the Texans.
2016: League-Leading Interceptions
Peters' six interceptions tied for second in the league in 2016.
2016: NFL Top 100 Players
Peters was ranked 65th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.
2016: Strong Performance and Injury
Peters had another strong season in 2016, recording multiple interceptions and pass deflections. However, he also missed a game due to a hip pointer injury.
2016: Pro Bowl Appearance
Marcus Peters played in the 2016 Pro Bowl.
October 27, 2017: Fine for Helmet Hit
On October 27, 2017, Peters was fined $9,115 for a helmet hit on Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
December 6, 2017: Chiefs Suspend Marcus Peters
On December 6, 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs announced their decision to suspend Marcus Peters for the next game. This suspension was later revealed to also be due to an argument Peters had with an unnamed coach for the Chiefs.
December 8, 2017: Marcus Peters Fined for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
On December 8, 2017, Marcus Peters received a $24,309 fine from the NFL for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty related to an incident involving a penalty flag.
2017: Marcus Peters' 2017 Season Performance
In 2017, Marcus Peters finished his third season with 46 combined tackles, nine passes defensed, five interceptions, and four forced fumbles in 14 games. He led the Chiefs in interceptions for the third consecutive season and received a Pro Football Focus grade of 85.7, ranking as the 17th best among qualified cornerbacks.
2017: Continued Recognition and Accomplishments
Peters continued to receive recognition for his performance in 2017, being named to his second Pro Bowl and earning first-team All-Pro honors. He was also ranked 32nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.
March 14, 2018: Chiefs Trade Marcus Peters to the Rams
On March 14, 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs traded Marcus Peters and a sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2018 and a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.
September 14, 2018: Marcus Peters Fined for Endzone Celebration
On September 14, 2018, Marcus Peters was fined $13,000 by the NFL for an endzone celebration after scoring a touchdown during a game against the Raiders.
2018: Marcus Peters Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2018
In 2018, Marcus Peters was ranked 79th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list. His performance in the previous season earned him this recognition.
2018: Marcus Peters' 2018 Season Performance
In 2018, Marcus Peters started in all 16 games, recording 43 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown. He received an overall grade of 60.1 from Pro Football Focus, ranking 95th among all qualified cornerbacks.
October 15, 2019: Marcus Peters Traded to the Ravens
On October 15, 2019, Marcus Peters was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for linebacker Kenny Young and a 2020 fifth-round selection.
December 28, 2019: Marcus Peters Signs Contract Extension with Ravens
On December 28, 2019, Marcus Peters signed a three-year, $42-million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, securing his position with the team for the coming seasons.
2019: Rams Exercise Fifth-Year Option on Marcus Peters
In 2019, the Los Angeles Rams exercised the fifth-year option on Marcus Peters' contract, solidifying his role as a starting cornerback for the team.
2020: Marcus Peters' Trade to Ravens
In 2020, Marcus Peters continued his career with the Baltimore Ravens after being traded to the team the previous year.
January 10, 2021: Peters Intercepts Pass in AFC Wild Card Playoffs
On January 10, 2021, Marcus Peters intercepted a pass thrown by Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill with 1:58 remaining in the 4th quarter to help seal a 20–13 win in the AFC Wild Card playoffs.
September 8, 2021: Marcus Peters Tears ACL During Practice
On September 8, 2021, Marcus Peters tore his ACL during a practice session. He was placed on injured reserve the following day, sidelining him for the season.
May 12, 2022: Marcus Peters Joins FCF Beasts as an Owner
On May 12, 2022, Marcus Peters joined the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) Beasts as an owner, expanding his involvement in football beyond playing.
July 24, 2023: Marcus Peters Signs with the Las Vegas Raiders
On July 24, 2023, Marcus Peters signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. He later intercepted a pass from Jared Goff and returned it for a 75-yard touchdown in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions. However, he was waived by the Raiders on November 27 after being benched in a Week 12 loss to the Chiefs.