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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced elevating cornerback James Pierre from the practice squad for Week 1.
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 Sunday’s game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. He will revert back to the practice squad after the game,” wrote Steelers.com’s Teresa Varley.
With Pierre’s elevation, the Steelers will have an extra cornerback available for Week 1.