JAMES PIERRE NEWS

Could play Week 12 Pierre (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play in Sunday's divisional matchup, as he's gone from limited practice sessions both Wednesday and Thursday to a DNP on Friday. The fourth-year cornerback has appeared in 10 games for the Steelers this season, recording five total tackles and playing almost strictly on special teams.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite ankle issue Pierre (ankle) is active Week against the Jaguars.

Impact Pierre was added to the injury report Friday with an ankle injury, but it won't prevent him from missing his first game of the season. The fourth-year defensive back has primarily been a special teams contributor this season with the Steelers.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers CB James Pierre signs one-year contract Pittsburgh gets one of its veteran cornerbacks back for 2023.

MARCH 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Steelers Re-Sign CB James Pierre The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back their developing corner.

MARCH 21, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Steelers Re-Sign CB James Pierre The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back their developing corner.

MARCH 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Steelers Re-Sign CB James Pierre The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back their developing corner.

MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returning to Pittsburgh The Steelers re-signed Pierre on Tuesday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pierre logged 29 tackles (22 solo) and an interception for Pittsburgh last year and now the 26-year-old will return for the 2023 season. Originally a restricted free agent, the Steelers opted not to tender Pierre last week but will now get him back at a cheaper price. The 2020 undrafted free agent should provide solid depth in the secondary as well as seeing time on special teams.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Pierre (concussion) has cleared league protocol and is expected to play Sunday versus the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre was a full participant at practice all week and looks likely to return to the the Steelers' secondary for their regular-season finale against Cleveland. The 26-year-old will be back in his role as a depth option in the secondary behind the likes of Cameron Sutton and Arthur Maulet at cornerback.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Pierre (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Pierre suffered a concussion Sunday against the Ravens. His ability to log a full practice is certainly good news for his potential availability Week 18 against the Browns. However, it doesn't necessarily mean he's cleared the league protocols, so he's currently questionable against Cleveland.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Pierre won't return to Sunday's contest at Baltimore due to a concussion.

Impact Pierre was checked for a head injury in the first half Sunday, and now that he officially has a concussion, he'll be subject to league protocols in order to gain clearance to play Week 18 against the Browns.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting checked for head injury Pierre is being examined for a head injury during Sunday's game at Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact If he eventually is diagnosed with a concussion, Pierre will be subject to league protocols before he'll be allowed to see game action. Prior to Sunday, he's had close to an even split in snaps between defense (221) and special teams (183) on his way to 24 tackles and one interception in 15 games.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday night Pierre (hip/knee) had his injury designation removed Saturday and is expected to play Sunday in Miami, Steelers Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.

Impact Pierre had been questionable due to hip and knee injuries, but he's now been cleared for Sunday Night Football after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday. He stepped in to play 94 percent of the team's defensive snaps last week against Tampa Bay and tallied three tackles.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list Pierre was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact The cornerback was placed on the COVID list Friday, which forced him to miss the Steelers' wild-card loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Pierre played in all 17 of the Steelers' regular-season contests in 2021 but failed to register a defensive snap in the final six games.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list Pierre (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre's move into COVID protocols comes just two days before the Steelers takes on the Chiefs in the wild-card round of the playoffs. He can still potentially gain clearance in time and suit up Sunday, but if he can't, the move will impact the Steelers' special teams unit more than its defense, as Pierre hasn't played a defensive snap since Week 12 against the Bengals.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smoke and mirror Steelers somehow still alive in AFC North

The Pittsburgh Steelers keep finding ugly ways to win

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers living out purgatory promised by salary-cap crunch

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling after a blowout loss to Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tre Norwood and James Pierre to fill in for depleted Steelers secondary against the Chargers Pierre will be making his third start of the season in place of injured starter Joe Haden, who is out with a foot injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Primed for every-down role Pierre is expected to handle an every-down role at cornerback in Sunday's game against the Chargers with Joe Haden (foot) sidelined, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Haden made an early exit last week in the Steelers' 16-16 tie with the Lions, allowing Pierre to take on his largest snap share (74 percent) since Week 5. Pierre tied his season-high total with seven tackles, and he should continue to have ample play-making opportunities Week 11 with both Haden and star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (reserve/COVID-19 list) out of the picture.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records interception in win Pierre totaled six solo tackles, an interception and two pass defenses in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos.

Impact Pierre took on a starting role against Denver with Cameron Sutton (groin) sidelined, and the 25-year-old recorded his first interception while playing 98 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The second-year pro has tallied 22 tackles (20 solo), an interception and four pass defenses across the first five weeks of the season but should see less playing time once Sutton is ready to return.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 22, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

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JUNE 7, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM