Getty The Pittsburgh Steelers announced elevating cornerback James Pierre from the practice squad for Week 1. Veteran cornerback James Pierre didn’t make the Pittsburgh Steelers active roster to begin the 2025 NFL regular season. But he still has a chance to play a significant role for the team in Week 1. On Saturday, the Steelers announced elevating Pierre from the team’s practice squad for the September 7 showdown against the New York Jets . “The Steelers elevated defensive back James Pierre