One of Pittsburgh’s own pending free agents is drawing interest from all around league in the lead up to free agency. According to Josina Anderson, several teams are expected to pursue CB James Pierre.
“NEW: I’m told “8 to 9″ teams are currently expected to have preliminary interest in impending free agent Pittsburgh #Steelers CB James Pierre, per source. Corner is a big need in the upcoming market,” she wrote on X.
NEW: I'm told "8 to 9" teams are currently expected to have preliminary interest in impending free agent Pittsburgh #Steelers CB James Pierre, per source. Corner is a big need in the upcoming market.
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— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 8, 2026
Since 2020, Pierre has appeared in 95 games for the Steelers. From a core special teamer, to a rotational corner, to finally a trusted starter at the end of 2025, Pierre’s career is finally taking off after being an undrafted free agent in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Florida Atlantic.
Pierre had a career-high five starts in 2025 with 30 total tackles, 11 passes defensed, and an interception. His lone interception came against his cousin Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
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