James Pierre - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Disruptive in 2025 Pierre recorded 30 total tackles (14 solo), 11 passes defensed, including an interception, while also adding a fumble recovery over 14 contests during the 2025 regular season.

Impact Pierre slotted in as one of Pittsburgh's primary options at cornerback in 2025, and he stepped up to secure a career-high 11 passes defensed. Additionally, the 29-year-old scooped up the first fumble recovery of his six-year NFL career, returning it 34 yards for a touchdown in Week 11 against the Bengals. Pierre is set to become a free agent in the offseason, but the Steelers will likely be interested in bringing him back for 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Heyward's play remains ageless at 36. The Steelers captain still knows the clock is ticking

Longtime Pittsburgh defensive tackle Cam Heyward will try to help the Steelers end a nearly decade-long postseason victory drought when they host Houston in the wild-card round

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Will play Week 18 Pierre (calf) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre has been officially cleared to return from a three-game absence due to a calf injury, and he'll likely start at outside corner opposite Joey Porter on Sunday while Asante Samuel reverts to a depth role in the secondary. Across the 13 regular-season games prior to his calf injury, Pierre logged 28 tackles (12 solo), 11 pass defenses (one interception) and a scoop-and-score.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Pierre (calf) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre was able to log a limited practice Wednesday but sat out of Thursday's session while managing a lingering calf injury that has caused him to miss the Steelers' last three games. His participation in Friday's practice will shed light on his chances of playing in Sunday's pivotal AFC North tilt against the Ravens. Asante Samuel would continue to start at outside cornerback opposite Joey Porter if Pierre is unable to play Week 18.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in limited fashion Wed. Pierre (calf) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre has missed Pittsburgh's past three games due to a calf issue. There could be some urgency to get him back, as the Steelers' bid for a playoff spot is on the line Sunday versus Baltimore. Asante Samuel Jr. has been starting at cornerback while Pierre has been out and would likely do so again if the latter remains sidelined Week 18.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once again Pierre (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre will miss his third consecutive game due to injury. The cornerback managed to log consecutive limited practices to start the week before downgrading to non-participation in Friday's session, sealing his fate for Sunday's divisional contest. Asante Samuel will likely continue to start at outside corner in Pierre's absence.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 16 Pierre (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre will end up missing a second straight game due to a calf injury that he likely picked up during the Steelers' Week 14 win over the Ravens. Asante Samuel -- who intercepted Tua Tagovailoa during Pittsburgh's Week 15 victory over Miami -- will likely start at outside corner opposite Joey Porter on Sunday in Pierre's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions and Steelers face each other Sunday with both needing a victory to keep pace in playoff hunt

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Detroit Lions on Sunday

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined at practice Pierre (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre was unavailable for the team's Week 15 win over the Dolphins due to a calf injury, and he has now missed four straight practices. The cornerback will have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity before Sunday's contest in Detroit.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers passed the eye test for the first time in a while in a dominant win over Miami

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a way to make their old-school football style work again

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Will sit out Week 15 Pierre (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Pierre sat out all three of Pittsburgh's practices this week due to a calf injury. As such, he's going to miss his first game of the season. Asante Samuel will likely start at cornerback in Pierre's stead against Miami.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Thursday's practice Pierre (calf) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre played 86 percent of defensive snaps during Pittsburgh's win over the Ravens in Week 14, in which he tallied five tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed (one interception), but it appears he picked up a calf injury in the process. The starting cornerback will have two more chances to get back on the practice field ahead of Monday's matchup against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Pierre's breakout may be bigger than Steelers fans even recognize The Pittsburgh Steelers needed a younger breakout star who could help an aging roster put together enough wins to earn a spot in the AFC pla...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Registers INT in win Pierre posted five tackles (three solo), two pass breakups and an interception in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens.

Impact Pierre suffered a concussion in last week's game against the Bills, but he cleared the league's protocol and returned to the field to notch his first interception of the season. The veteran cornerback took over the starting job after the Steelers cut Darius Slay, and he has a good chance to stay in that role moving forward after Asante Samuel played just one defensive snap in this game.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Pierre on the win over the Ravens James Pierre spoke with the media following the Steelers' 27-22 win over the Ravens

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead

Aaron Rodgers threw for 284 yards and a touchdown and even ran for TD in perhaps his best game with the Steelers, and Pittsburgh took sole possession of first place in the AFC Nort...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

En Español: Pierre INT Listen to James Pierre's interception in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Interception James Pierre QB Lamar Jackson scrambles away from pressure but is intercepted by CB James Pierre with a one-handed catch.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Interception Brandin Echols QB Lamar Jackson scrambles away from pressure but is intercepted by CB James Pierre with a one-handed catch.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Clears concussion protocol Pierre (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pierre exited the Steelers' 26-7 loss to the Bills early last Sunday with a concussion. The outside cornerback's ability to practice in full Thursday and Friday enabled him to clear the league's concussion protocol. The 29-year-old is set to start Sunday's game alongside Joey Porter.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to clear concussion protocol Pierre (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre looks to clear the league's concussion protocol by upgrading his practice participation from limited to full Thursday. The cornerback was an early exit in last Sunday's loss to the Bills, with newly signed Asante Samuel replacing him. The starting outside cornerback might find himself opposite Samuel for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens if former partner Joey Porter (elbow) is unable to suit up.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in limited fashion Pierre (concussion) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Pierre suffered a concussion during this past Sunday's loss to the Bills. It's encouraging that he's already back on the practice field, but he'll still need to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can potentially play in Sunday's game versus the Ravens. The Steelers just waived Darius Slay and signed Asante Samuel to the active roster to take his place, so Samuel is expected to start if Pierre can't go. There's a chance Samuel takes over the starting role altogether at some point down the stretch, too.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers cut veteran corner Darius Slay and sign wide receiver Adam Thielen to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen to their practice squad

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters concussion protocol Pierre is in concussion protocol and will be limited in practice to start the week, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pierre appears to have suffered a concussion in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Bills, and he will have to clear the league's concussion protocol to be available for the team's divisional showdown with the Ravens in Week 14. After Pierre's early exit Sunday, Asante Samuel made his Steelers debut and played 28 defensive snaps to finish out the game. The newly signed corner will likely start for the Steelers on Sunday if Pierre has not cleared concussion protocol.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers and Mike Tomlin have been in tight spots before, but never quite like this

Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach, often says, “smile in the face of adversity.”

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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Steelers cut veteran corner Darius Slay and sign wide receiver Adam Thielen to practice squad

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