Pittsburgh Steelers Add Veteran Cornerback Before Jets Game

Pittsburgh Steelers add veteran cornerback before Jets game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are elevating cornerback James Pierre for their Week 1 game against the New York Jets. Pierre will serve as a starting gunner on special teams and key cornerback depth.

Steelers Add Cornerback Depth for Week 1 With Roster Move

Veteran cornerback James Pierre didn’t make the Pittsburgh Steelers active roster to begin the 2025 NFL regular season. But he still has a chance to play a significant role for the team in Week 1.On Saturday, the Steelers announced elevating Pierre from the team’s practice squad for the September 7 showdown against the New York Jets.“The Steelers elevated defensive back James Pierre from the practice squad to the Active/Inactive Roster for Sunda…

Steelers Elevate Cornerback from Practice Squad

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre at OTAs on June 5, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated cornerback James Pierre from the practice squad for the team’s Week 1 game against the New York Jets, the team announced on Saturday. The Steelers have only four cornerbacks on their 53-man roster: starters Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr., and backup Brandin Echols. Pierre will serve as a second b…

Steelers Elevate CB James Pierre Ahead Of Jets Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated CB James Pierre from their practice squad to the Active/Inactive roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, the team announced today.  We have elevated CB James Pierre to the Active/Inactive Roster off the Practice Squad. @BordasLaw https://t.co/FYiTHs8o4H — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 6, 2025 Pierre is expected […]