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2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

Which teams are the most primed to make the playoffs in 2026 after missing the postseason in 2025? We rank the teams with the five best chan...

MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: Who Joins Cowboys Among 5 Teams Ready to Make Postseason Leap?

2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest Need for Every NFC Team After Early Free Agency

Ben Arthur identifies the biggest need for every NFC team and the ideal player to fill each hole.

MARCH 20 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest Need for Every NFC Team After Early Free Agency

Steelers expert sends Vikings fans strong message about Minnesota's newest CB The Minnesota Vikings made a solid depth move in signing veteran cornerback James Pierre to a two-year contract this offseason.

MARCH 17 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

James Pierre Signs Contract with Vikings Vikings CB James Pierre signs his contract with the team during 2026 free agency.

MARCH 12 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings release defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave after last year's spending spree

The Minnesota Vikings have cleared salary cap space taken by their failed strategy for contending last season by releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Cornerback James Pierre View photos of Vikings new CB James Pierre who was recently with the Steelers.

MARCH 10 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings free agency tracker: Live rumors, news, updates on James Pierre and Minnesota's other signings | Sporting News All you need to know about the Vikings' free agency moves.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers Reportedly Lose James Pierre To Vikings In Free Agency The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly lost starting cornerback James Pierre to the Minnesota Vikings in free agency.

MARCH 9 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Agrees to two-year deal with MIN Pierre agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Vikings on Monday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Impact Once Pierre's deal becomes official Wednesday at the start of the new league year, it will feature $3.7 million in guaranteed money and a $2.5 million signing bonus. He's expected to take over as Minnesota's slot cornerback. Pierre filled that role for the Steelers in 2025 but also filled in capably on the outside when injuries struck Pittsburgh's cornerback room. He notched 11 passes defensed in 14 appearances during the 2025 regular season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Easy CB Signing Might Not Be So Easy One of the more pleasant surprises for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, retaining James Pierre won't be straightforward once the legal t...

MARCH 9 • SI.COM

Forgotten Florida Atlantic star could be the Chiefs' perfect free agency gamble The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't going to want to let James Pierre go, but he could be an ideal target in free agency.

FEBRUARY 21 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 16 • 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

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