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The Steelers bring back some depth at cornerback.
The Steelers continue to bolster their defensive depth and core of special teamers. The team announced Thursday that it has brought back cornerback James Pierre on a one-year contract.
The details of the deal have yet to be announced.
We have signed CB James Pierre to a one-year contract. @BordasLaw
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 20, 2025
Pierre, 28, will be entering his sixth year with the Steelers. He originally signed with Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent in 2020 out of Florida Atlantic.
Pierre has appeared in 81 career NFL games with eight starts, two of which came last year. He logged 23 total tackles in 2024 to go along with three passes defensed.
While Pierre has been one of the Steelers’ top backups at boundary corner for much of his career, his value is mainly on special teams. The reserve corner is one of the Steelers’ starting gunners; the team has now brought both back after re-signing wide receiver Ben Skowronek earlier this offseason. The team also signed cornerback Brandin Echols, who also has gunner experience.