The Steelers re-signed Pierre on Tuesday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Steelers' James Pierre: Set to play Sunday
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Pierre (concussion) has cleared league protocol and is expected to play Sunday versus the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Steelers' James Pierre: Logs full practice
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Pierre (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
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.
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Steelers' James Pierre: Will play Sunday night
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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.
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.
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Steelers' James Pierre: Lands on COVID list
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Pierre (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' James Pierre: Primed for every-down role
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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.
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.
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Steelers' James Pierre: Records interception in win
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Pierre totaled six solo tackles, an interception and two pass defenses in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos.
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.
