The Steelers elevated defensive back James Pierre from the practice squad to the Active/Inactive Roster for Sunday's game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. He will revert back to the practice squad after the game.

Pierre started his career in Pittsburgh, spent time with the Washington Commanders, and returned to the Steelers in 2024. He was re-signed during the 2025 offseason after becoming a free agent.

Pierre returned to the Steelers for a second stint in 2024, signed to the practice squad in September after his release from the Commanders and then elevated to the 53-man roster one week later. He appeared in 15 games in 2024, starting two, and recorded 12 tackles, eight of them solo stops, and one interception, occurring against the Cleveland Browns to close out the game in

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