The Steelers have made their first practice squad elevation of the new season, temporarily promoting cornerback James Pierre to the active/inactive roster ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 game against the New York Jets.
Pierre will revert back to the practice squad following the game.
After keeping just eight defensive backs on the 53-man roster to start the season, the elevation isn’t surprising.
Pierre has appeared in 81 career NFL games along with eight starts. He brings experience as a gunner on special teams, where he could play on Sunday if the Steelers choose to make him active ahead of the game.
Steelers-Jets kicks off at 1 p.m. EST on CBS.
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