2003: Served as the primary backup to Cletidus Hunt at the “eagle” tackle position for the first half of the season but was inactive for seven games at the end of the season. Was back in the lineup for the Seattle playoff game but inactive against for the Eagles game. ... Averaged 16 snaps per game when active, tallying 12 tackles (seven unassisted) and batting down one pass. ... Best game came in the regular-season game against Seattle, when he made four stops during just 12 plays.

2002: He'll add depth to the Packers' defensive line rotation because he can play tackle and end. If he survives against bigger linemen, could start at defensive tackle in opener. ... Third-round draft selection by Packers (79th overall).

College
In his only season as a full-time starter, Peterson was one of the anchors of a national-championship defense. Had 43 tackles and six sacks while manning the middle of the nation's fourth-ranked run defense. All-Big Ten